A Closer Look 2

Read the sentences and write I.C if the underlined clause is an independent clause or D.C if it is a dependent clause.

Example:

You must be careful when you cross the street.  D.C

1. I'll wait for you here until you get back. _I.C__

2. Make sure you lock the door when you go out. _D.C__

3. You must get a permit before you build a campfire at a national park. __I.C_

4. Dont use too much water while you are having a shower. _D.C__

5. As soon as my friends come, we will pick up rubbish on the beach. _I.C__

Choose A, B, or C to complete each sentence.

1. I was not at home _____ he came to see me yesterday.

A. when                         B. until                                C. as soon as

2. We called the forest guard unit _____ we saw the bush fire.

A. as soon as                B. while                              C. until

3. I went straight to the gym _____ I left home.

A. while                         B. before                            C. after

4. You can stay with us _____ you find a suitable place to stay.

A. as soon as                B. before                            C. until

5. We cleaned up everything at the campsite _____ we left.

A. until                           B. before                           C. while

1b - 2d - 3e - 4c - 5a

1. I will call you as soon as I arrive at the station.

2. Many Vietnamese women wear conical hats when they work in the field.

3. My father taught me how to use the computer before he bought one for me.

4. Nick is reading a novel while Jack is reading a cartoon.

5. There were only a few houses left standing after the tornado hit.

Don’t use the cell phone while you are driving.

(Đừng sử dụng điện thoại di động khi đang lái xe.)

As I was walking down the street, I saw James driving a Porsche.

(Khi tôi đang đi trên đường, tôi thấy James đang lái con xe Porsche.)

He went to work after he fed the cats.

(Anh ấy đi làm sau khi cho mèo ăn.)

He went abroad after he finished his studies.

(Anh ấy ra nước ngoài sau khi hoàn thành việc học.)

Bring me some water before you go.

(Đem cho tôi ít nước trước khi cậu đi.)

They were told to wait till the signal was given.

(Họ được nói là đợi đến khi tín hiệu được đưa ra.)

I will wait here until you arrive.

(Tôi sẽ chờ ở đây cho đến khi bạn đến.)

As soon as he heard the news, he called me.

(Anh ấy gọi cho tôi ngay khi nghe được tin.)

Just as he entered the room the clock struck.

(Đồng hồ kêu ngay khi cậu ta vừa bước vào phòng.)