As (= at the same time) ans as (= because) Flashcards
You can use as when two things happen at the s____ time.
You can use as when two things happen at the same time.
- We all waved goodbye to Liz as she drove away. (We waved and she drove away at the same time)
- As I walked along the street, I looked in the shop windows.
- Can you turn off the light as you go out, please?
Note we use as only if two things happen at the same time. And when (not as) if one thing happens after another:
- As I drove home, I listened to music. (= at the same time)
- When I got home, I had something to eat. (not As I got home)
We aslo use as to say that something happened as you w___ d___ something else (in the middle of doing something else).
We aslo use as to say that something happened as you were doing something else (in the middle of doing something else).
- Kate slipped as she was getting off the bus.
- We met Paul as we were Leaving the hotel.
You can also use just as (= exactly at that moment):
- Just as I sat down, the doorbell rang.
- I had to leave just as the conversation was getting interesting.
We also use as when two things happen together in a long__ period of time.
We also use as when two things happen together in a long__ period of time.
- As the day went on, the weather got worse.
- I began to enjoy the job more as I got used to it.
As sometimes means “b____”.
As sometimes means “b____”.
- As I was hungry, I decided to find somewhere to eat. (= because I was hungry)
- We watched TV all evening as we didn’t have anything better to do.
You can also use since in this way:
- Since we have plenty of time, let’s go and have a coffee.
Compare as (= because) and when:
- As they Lived near us, we used to see them quite often. (= because they lived near us)
- When they lived near us, we used to see them quite often. (= at the time they lived near us)
What does “as” mean in this sentence, ‘because” or “as the same time as”?
As I was tired, I went to bed early.
What does “as” mean in this sentence, ‘because” or “as the same time as”?
As I was tired, I went to bed early. “Because”
What does “as” mean in this sentence, ‘because” or “as the same time as”?
Unfortunately, as I was parking the car, I hit the car behind me.
What does “as” mean in this sentence, ‘because” or “as the same time as”?
Unfortunately, as I was parking the car, I hit the car behind me. “as the same time as”
What does “as” mean in this sentence, ‘because” or “as the same time as”?
As we climbed the hill, we got more and more tired.
What does “as” mean in this sentence, ‘because” or “as the same time as”?
As we climbed the hill, we got more and more tired. “as the same time as”
What does “as” mean in this sentence, ‘because” or “as the same time as”?
We decided to go out to eat as we had no food at home.
What does “as” mean in this sentence, ‘because” or “as the same time as”?
We decided to go out to eat as we had no food at home. “because”
What does “as” mean in this sentence, ‘because” or “as the same time as”?
As we don’t use the car very often, we’ve decided to sell it.
What does “as” mean in this sentence, ‘because” or “as the same time as”?
As we don’t use the car very often, we’ve decided to sell it. “because”
When or as? Correct the sentence if necessary.
He dropped the glass as he was taking it out of the cupboard.
When or as? Correct the sentence if necessary.
He dropped the glass as he was taking it out of the cupboard. OK
When or as? Correct the sentence if necessary.
I lost my phone as I was in London.
When or as? Correct the sentence if necessary.
I lost my phone when I was in London.
When or as? Correct the sentence if necessary.
As I left school, I didn’t know what to do.
When or as? Correct the sentence if necessary.
When I left school, I didn’t know what to do.
When or as? Correct the sentence if necessary.
The train slowed down as it approached the station.
When or as? Correct the sentence if necessary.
The train slowed down as it approached the station. OK
When or as? Correct the sentence if necessary.
I used to live near the sea as I was a child.
When or as? Correct the sentence if necessary.
I used to live near the sea when I was a child.
