THE ECONOMY OF THE LANGUAGE

TWO SENTENCES IN ONE

A. A Time Clause (when/while clause) may be expressed by:

a) when +adverbial modifier or

b) while+gerund.
e.g.
a) When abroad I speak mainly English.
When first in London we used a guide-book.
b) I must have dropped it while counting my money.
While looking over your essay I came this word whose meaning is
unknown to me.

B. An Object Clause (that clause) is expressed by:

a) an infinitive or
b) a gerund if the subject of the Secondary Clause is the same with that of the
Main Clause,
e.g.
a) When he was five he could already read by himself.
May I take my coat?
I must do it!
You mustn’t drive fast in town.
She says she wants to stay.
Did you ask to speak to the manager?
I’d like to see them.
How did you manage not to break it?
If you need something don’t hesitate to call me.
What do you hope to gain by that?
He’ll refuse to pay.
They decided to leave earlier.
He failed to keep his word.
They arranged to stay at a cheap hotel.
They’ll agree to do it.
Michael will probably know how to use it.
They’ve explained how to get to the airport.
I discovered how to open it without using a key.

b) She prefers going to the theatre.

It seems you like walking in the rain.
My cousin enjoys listening to this noise he calls music.
Start writing and stop talking.
You mentioned bringing another text.
I suggest practising some more.
She couldn’t help laughing.
They aren’t worth buying.
Would you mind repeating?