Wednesday, February 5, 2014

6. Adverb Clauses of Result or Consequence



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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