03 Subordinate conjunctions Flashcards
As he is my friend, I will help him.
We watched as the plane took off.
As 1: because.
As 2: when.
After the train left, we went home.
After: later in time.
Although/though it was after midnight, we did not feel tired.
Although: in spite of the fact that.
I arrived before the stores were open.
Before: earlier than.
We had to wait, because we arrived early.
Because: for the reason that.
He is happy, for he enjoys his work.
For: because.
If she is here, we will see her.
If: on condition that.
I watched closely, lest he makes a mistake.
Lest: for fear that
All will be well, providing you are careful.
Providing or provided: on condition that.
I have been here since the sun rose.
Since you are here, you can help me.
Since1: from a past time.
Since2: as, because.
It was raining, so we did not go out.
I’m saving money so I can buy a bicycle.
I’m saving money so that I can buy a bicycle.
So1: consequently.
So2: in order that.
So that: in order that.
Supposing that happens, what will you do?
Supposing: if
He is taller than you are.
Than: used in comparisons.
Unless he helps us, we cannot succeed.
Unless: except when, if not.
I will wait until I hear from you.
Until/till: up to the time when.
Whereas this is a public building, it is open to everyone.
He is short, whereas you are tall.
Whereas1: because.
Whereas2: on the other hand.
I don’t know whether she was invited.
Whether: if.
While it was snowing, we played cards.
He is rich, while his friend is poor.
While I’m not an expert, I will do my best.
While1: at the time when.
While2: on the other hand.
While3: although.
She talks as if she knows everything.
As if: in similar way
As long as we cooperate, we can finish the work easily.
He has lived there as long as I have known him.
As long as1: if.
As long as2: while.
Write to me as soon as you can.
Immediately when.
It looks as though there will be a storm.
As though: in a similar way.
I’m going out even if it rains.
Even if: in spite of a possibility.
Take the sweater in case it gets cold.
In case: because of a possibility.
Please be careful, or else you may have an accident.
Or else: otherwise.
I hurried so as to be on time.
So as to: in order to.
