The Present simple tense


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Comparison

than, as ... as

Reason

because, as, since

Purpose

so that, in order that, in case

Result

so ... that, such а ... that

Condition

if, unless, provided/providing [that), so/as long as

Contrast

although/though/even though, while, whereas, however, (+ much/good/badly), whatever, whenever, wherever

In your notebook, rewrite each pair of sentences as one sentence, using a relative clause with when, where or why.

  1. The early morning is the time. I work best then.

  2. The early morning is (the time) when I work beet.

  3. His mid-teens were the time. He first became interested in politics then.

  4. His dishsnesty is the reason. That’s why I left him.

  5. Edinburgh is the city. I’d most like to live there.

  6. I The outdoor swimming pool has now been closed down. We often went there as children.

  7. This is a picture of the place. We’re going there for our holidays.

  8. His refusal to tell her the truth is the reason. That’s why she is so angry with him.

  9. This is the place. I fell off my bike here.

  10. The people I work with are the reason. That’s why I stay in the job.

  11. That terrible night in December changed my life forever. I found out then what had been going on.



In your notebook, put the following into one sentence using a relative clause.


  1. You shouldn’t listen to anything. He says it.

You shouldn’t listen to anything (that) he says.

  1. It was nice to see all his family. I have met most of them before.

It was nice to see all his family, most of whom I have met before.

  1. The worst thing is that we’ll miss the train. This can happen.

  2. I’ve read both the reports. I agree with neither of them.

  3. The only thing is to get some cash out of the bank. I need to do it.

  4. The cleaners have decided to take industrial action. Several of them have complained to me

about their low pay.

  1. Everything has been a failure. I’ve done it.

  2. I’ve lost any optimism for the future. I once had optimism.

  3. Members of the committee have decided to call for an investigation. Many of them are

themselves suspected of corruption.

  1. The only thing is to give her the chance to talk about it. I can do that.

  2. Everyone said that Peter started it. They saw the argument.

  3. Those chocolates were not meant to be for me. I’ve already eaten half of them.

  4. The management team are all saying the same thing. I trust none of them.

  5. The cheapest was about £5, I saw it.

  6. Her brothers have set up in business together. The youngest one is a friend of mine.


In your notebook, join the sentences with a suitable conjunction. There may be more than one possible answer for each sentence.
1.I went to bed early. I would be able to get up early.
I went to bed early so that I would be able to get up early.
I went to bed early in order that I would be able to get up early.
2.It’s an excellent course. I’m very lucky to get a place on it.
3.I don’t really want to go to the cinema tonight. I can’t afford it.
4.There is very little that the company can do about this. It is not their responsibility.
5.I’ve known her for a long time. I don’t know much about her private life.
6.She’s extremely generous. Her husband is the exact opposite.
7.I didn’t say that. I didn’t even think it.
8.The suspect is critically ill in hospital. We can’t interview him for the time being.
9.I like working here. The people are very friendly.
10.I could do the work tonight. I could get up early in the morning to do it.
11.In a way, I love the job. I hate it.
12.He looks a bit overweight. He is quite fit.
13.The economy has been in recession all year. Our sales have remained steady.
14.I’ve brought a photograph. You can see how beautiful the place is.
15.The Government are getting worried. They’re losing popularity.
16.I had a terrible headache last night. I couldn’t go out.
17.My job is very interesting. It doesn’t pay very well.
18.You leave now. I’ll call the police.



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