52. Adverb
Clauses of Result or Consequence are introduced by the Subordinating
Conjunction
that. Frequently so or such precedes it in the Principal Clause.
They fought
so bravely that the enemies were driven off. / So bravely did they fight that
the enemy
were driven off. (Literary)
He is such
a good man that all respect him.
So great a
fire raged that London was burnt down.
The Romans
built in such a way that their walls are still standings.
He spoke
in such a low voice that few could hear him.
So
terrible a disease broke out that very few of the people survived.
Very heavy
rain fell so that the rivers were soon in flood.
Laws were
quickly passed so that this abuse was checked.
He behaved
in such a manner that his reputation suffered.
So
cold was it that many died.
Note:- The
Subordinating Conjunction that is often dropped in informal English.
He was so
weak he could not speak.
I am so
deaf I can not hear thunder.
It was so
late I waited no longer.
He is so
old he can hardly walk.
It was so
small I could not see it.
Exercise 48.
Write five
sentences containing Adverb Clauses-of Result or Consequence.
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