Indicate which of the alternatives contains a subordinate adverbial temporal clause.
a) He spent so much money that in a short time he lost everything he had.
b) Since nobody says anything, I won't insist.
c) Once you help, we can do the work in pairs.
d) As soon as the secretary got up, the phone started ringing.
e) The more I pray, the more haunting appears.
The prayer "As soon as the secretary got up, the phone started ringing." indicates the idea of time. The conjunction used to convey this idea is "evil". Other common conjunctions or conjunctive phrases in this type of prayer are: while, when, since, as soon as.
The remaining prayers are classified into:
a) He spent so much money that in a short time he lost everything he had. (consecutive subordinate adverbial clause)
b) Since nobody says anything, I won't insist. (causal adverbial subordinate clause)
c) Once you help, we can do the work in pairs. (conditional adverbial subordinate clause)
d) The more I pray, the more haunting appears. (proportional adverbial subordinate clause)
a) Although I want to talk, I don't have the courage. II - subordinate adverbial concessive clause
In this type of prayer there is a break in expectation (I want to speak, but I don't have the courage).
b) As long as you go, I'll go too. III - conditional adverbial subordinate clause
In this type of prayer there is a condition (if you go, I will).
c) He did everything possible and impossible so that his family lacked nothing. IV - final adverbial subordinate clause
In this type of prayer there is a purpose, an intention (the intention is that your family does not lack anything).
d) I went to the library to get more books like this one. IV - final adverbial subordinate clause
In this type of prayer there is a purpose, an intention (the intention is to get more books).
e) I didn't go because nobody called me. I - causal adverbial subordinate clause
In this type of prayer there is a cause, a reason (the reason I didn't go is because no one called me).
Indicate the only alternative in which the subordinate adverbial clause does not express consequence.
a) He arrived so breathless that he could barely speak.
b) He was so hungry that he ate almost without chewing.
c) The microphone was not working, so few heard the speech.
d) The test was very easy, so everyone had good results.
e) He ate almost without chewing because he was very hungry.
The sentence "e) He ate almost without chewing because he was very hungry." it is a causal adverbial subordinate clause, because it manifests a cause (the cause of having eaten almost without chewing was hunger).
All other prayers manifest consequences. The conjunctions and conjunctive phrases used to convey this idea are:, respectively: that, so that, so that.
a) As it rained a lot, the plantation was destroyed. (causal adverbial subordinate clause, because it manifests the cause of the destruction of the plantation)
b) It rained so much that the plantation was destroyed. (consecutive adverbial subordinate clause, because it shows that the consequence of the rain was that it rained a lot)
c) If it did not rain, the plantation would not be destroyed. (conditional adverbial subordinate clause, because it manifests a condition, which was that the plantation would not have been destroyed if it did not rain)
d) It rained as expected. (conformative adverbial subordinate clause, because it manifests a kind of rule or model, which is the fact that it is expected to rain)
e) As soon as it stopped raining, we went out to see the drinks. (subordinate temporal adverbial clause, because it indicates weather, that is, it had just rained when we left)
Which of the alternatives below maintains the same idea as the prayer “No matter how much I speak, they do not listen to me.”?
a) Although I speak, they do not listen to me.
b) The more I talk, the less people listen to me.
c) When I speak, no one listens to me.
d) I speak so that someone will hear me.
e) Once I speak, someone will listen.
The prayers “No matter how much I speak, they do not listen.” and "Although I speak, they do not hear me." manifest a break in expectation (I speak, but they don't listen). The conjunctive phrase (as much as) and the conjunction (although) convey this idea.
The remaining prayers are classified into:
b) The more I talk, the less people listen to me. (proportional adverbial subordinate clause)
c) When I speak, no one listens to me. (subordinate temporal adverbial clause)
d) I speak so that someone will hear me. (final adverbial subordinate clause)
e) Once I speak, someone will listen. (conditional adverbial subordinate clause)
Fill in the sentence with the proper conjunction.
I was getting more and more emotional ____________________ listened to the speech.
I became more and more emotional as I listened to the speech.
The clause establishes a relationship between the main clause (I was getting more and more emotional) and the subordinate clause (as I listened to the speech).
As for the remaining alternatives:
a) I was getting more and more emotional when I heard the speech. (the use of "when" is meaningless; could be a subordinate adverbial temporal clause if used "while")
c) I was getting more and more emotional as I listened to the speech. (the use of "according to" does not make sense, because the idea is not to convey conformity or rule)
d) I was getting more and more emotional even when listening to the speech. (the use of "even when" does not make sense, because the idea is not to convey a breach of expectation)
e) I was getting more and more emotional as I listened to the speech. (the use of "once qu" does not make sense, because the idea is not to convey the cause of the emotion)
Indicate the alternative in which the classification of the sentence is incorrect.
a) My book is more interesting than yours. (comparative adverbial subordinate clause)
b) The more I read, the more I want to read. (subordinate temporal adverbial clause)
c) The students did not ask any questions, so they seemed enlightened. (consecutive subordinate adverbial clause)
d) I saved money in order to travel on vacation. (final adverbial subordinate clause)
e) The grade will be given according to the participation in the classes. (conformative adverbial subordinate clause)
The prayer "The more I read, the more I want to read." does not convey the idea of time, but of proportion between what is manifested in the main clause (the more I want to read it) and the subordinate clause (the more I read).
The sentence in bold “This test was as hard as that.” is classified as:
In the prayer “This test was as difficult as that one.” a comparison is made between the main clause (this test was difficult) and the subordinate clause (as hard as that test was). The structure used to convey this idea is "so... how much".
Indicate which of the alternatives contains a final adverbial subordinate clause.
a) Since you arrived early, you will be served first.
b) If you arrive early, call me.
c) If you arrive early, call me.
d) He arrived so early that he was immediately attended to.
e) Arrive early to be served in the first vacancy.
The prayer “Arrive early to be served in the first wave.” expresses the intention of arriving early, which is to be served in the first wave. The conjunctive phrase used to convey this idea is "so that".
The remaining prayers are classified into:
a) Since you arrived early, you will be served first. (causal adverbial subordinate clause)
b) If you arrive early, call me. (conditional adverbial subordinate clause)
c) If you arrive early, call me. (conditional adverbial subordinate clause)
d) He arrived so early that he was immediately attended to. (consecutive subordinate adverbial clause)
a) is smart like the brother. ("as the brother (is)" is a comparative subordinate adverbial clause)
b) I call as soon as you arrive. (subordinate temporal adverbial clause)
c) Make dessert as the recipe says. (conformative adverbial subordinate clause)
d) I studied even on the weekend to get a good grade. (final adverbial subordinate clause)
It is) Even if it doesn't help, I will do the job. (subordinate adverbial concessive clause)
Read the excerpt below and select the alternative that indicates the correct classification of subordinate adverbial clauses in bold.
The mermaid on the picture in the Head Boys' bathroom was giggling. harry floated like a cork in bubbling water next to the cliff of the picture, as she waved his Firebolt in her hand.
(ROWLING, J. K. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Translated by Lia Wyler. Rio de Janeiro: Rocco, 2001, p. 241 and 242.)
In the first clause a comparison is made between the main clause (Harry floated) and the subordinate clause (like a cork in bubbling water (floated)). The conjunction used to convey this idea is "like".
The second clause manifests time. The conjunction used to convey the idea of time is "while".
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