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5 Circle the correct word(s) fo complete each sentence.

1. Some people use elevators as long as / whenever they leave the building.

2. As soon as/ As the new skyscraper was completed, people started complaining about it.

3. The power went out as long as / just as the elevator reached the twelfth floor.

4. Whenever / As people live close to each other, there is less privacy.

5. Just as / Whenever our neighbors have a party, they invite us.

6. As/ As soon as I was driving home, I saw that new apartment building.

7. ll remember my trip to Singapore whenever / as long as I live.

8. Oleg got to the station just as / as long as the train was leaving.

9. Please call me as along as / as soon as you get to Hong Kong.

10. Whenever / As we go to New York City, we always visit the Empire State Building.

12.2 Adverb Clauses of Contrast

Although I've studied a lot, |‘m still nervous about the exam.

Adverb Clause Main Clause
I'm still nervous about the exam even though I've studied a lot.

Main Clause Adverb Clause

1. Adverb clauses beginning with although, Although Joe studied a lot, he’s still nervous
even though, and though introduce a about the exam.
contrast. The information may be unexpected Even though she loves him, she is not going to
or surprising. marry him.
Though | slept well last night, I'm very tired
today.

2. Even though shows more contrast than He bought a new car even though he has
though. trouble paying his rent every month.

3. Though is more common in informal English. Informal: Though | have the quclifications,
they‘re not going to give me the job.
Formal: Although you have the right
qualifications, I’m afraid we can’t offer you the
position.

4. Be careful! Do not use butin sentences with /¥ Though it was raining, | went for a walk.
although, even though, and though. X Though it was raining, but! went for a walk.

5.Remember: Use a comma after the adverb Although we enjoy the countryside, we prefer
clause when it comes first in the sentence. city life.

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