1、副詞性（狀語）從句Adverbial Clause副詞在句中起狀語作用，故如果起狀語作用的部分為一個句子，那么該句便是副詞性從句，也稱狀語從句。狀語從句可細分為：時間、地點、條件、原因、讓步、目的、結果、比較、方式等。狀語從句的測試重點為：考查對主從句之間邏輯意義關系的把握，看其是否能選擇正確的從屬連詞。1.讓步狀語從句 Adverbial Clause of Concession讓步狀語從句：除了2000，2007，2011年沒考，其他年份都考過由下列連接詞引導：though, although, even if / though； as；while； for all (that) (雖然，

2、盡管）; no matter how/ what / when / where, however, whatever等eg. While I disapprove of what you say, I would defend to the death your right to say it.雖然我不贊成你所說的話，我還是要拼命維護你這樣說的權利。Exhausted though/as she was, there was no hope of her being able to sleep.However wise a person is, he will make some mistak

3、es.真題講解1. _ the boss says, it is unreasonable to ask me to work overtime without pay. (09, 54)A. Whatever B. Whenever C. Whichever D. HoweverA2. _ he wanted to go out with his friends at the weekend, he had to stay behind to finish his assignment. (08, 55)A. Much enough B. Much asC. As much D. Thoug

4、h muchB3. _ dull he may be, he is certainly a very successful top executive. (06, 51)A. Although B. Whatever C. As D. HoweverD4. _, Mr. Wells is scarcely in sympathy with the working class.(05, 52)A. Although he is a socialist B. Even if he is a socialist C. Being a socialist D. Since he is a social

5、istA5. _, Ill marry him all the same. (04, 52)A. Was he rich or poor B. Whether rich or poorC. Were he rich or poor D. Be he rich or poorD6. Whether my brother _ right or wrong, he will have my unwavering support. (01, 62)A. is B. were C. be D. would beC2.條件狀語從句 Adverbial Clause of Condition 引導詞除if外

6、，還有unless, in case, if only ., only if ., provided / providing (that), assuming (that), so / as long as, on condition that, suppose / supposing (that), in the event that; whether or not 可表示選擇條件句。 eg. You can arrive in Beijing earlier for the meeting provided you dont mind taking the night train.Assu

7、ming he is diligent in his studies at ordinary times, he is sure to pass the test.In the event that she has not been informed, I will tell her. (如果)You can go swimming on condition that you dont go too far from the river bank. (如果)Suppose it rained, we would still go. (假如)Say it were true, what woul

8、d you do about it? (假如)3. _ both sides accept the agreement _ a lasting peace be established in this region. (04, 60)A. Only if, will B. If only, wouldC. Should, will D. Unless, wouldA4. _ that the demand for gasoline continues to rise at the current rate, it will not be long before its price rocket

9、s to a terribly high level. (04, 64)A. Ascertaining B. AssumingC. Concerning D. RegardingB5. This is an illness that can result in total blindness _ left untreated. (00, 42)A. after B. if C. since D. unless B 3.時間狀語從句 Adverbial Clause of Time（1）when , while; after; before; as; as soon as; once; unti

10、l; whenever等引導的時間狀語從句eg. My husband was doing washing at home while I was out shopping.The racing car went out of control before it hit the barrier.The new regulation does not go into effect until the first of March.（2）Hardly / Scarcely . when; No sooner thaneg. He had hardly had time to settle down

11、 when he sold the house and left the country.He had no sooner returned than he bought a fine house.真題舉例1. The couple had no sooner got to the station _ the coach left. (09, 60)A. when B. as C. until D. thanD2. I enjoyed myself so much _ I visited my friends in Paris last year. (08, 56)A. when B. whi

12、ch C. that D. whereA4.原因狀語從句 Adverbial clause of Cause/Reason 常用引導詞since, as, because, in that, 等(1)in that引導原因從句時,有時翻譯成“是因為”、“就在于”。如:Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication in that the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered.Criticism and self-criticism is necessary i

13、n that it helps us to find and correct our mistakes.(2)now that表示 “既然” ; seeing that, considering表示“鑒于”、“考慮到”。如:Now that we have all the material ready, we should begin the new task at once.He did poorly in the examinations, considering how hard he had tried for them.Seeing that she is lawfully old

14、enough to get married, I dont think you can stop her.其他引導原因狀語從句的連接詞語還有: for the (simple) reason that, by reason that, on the grounds that等。真題舉例1. Men differ from animals _ they can think and speak. (08, 54)A. for which B. for thatC. in that D. in whichC2. Barry had an advantage over his mother _ he

15、could speak French. ( 2001, 59) A. since that B. in that C. at that D. so thatB5. 方式狀語從句 Adverbial Clause of Manner主要由as ，as if / though, (in) the way (that), (in) the same way (as), what等引導eg. Everything happened as expected.Reading is to the mind what /as exercise is to the body.The way you are st

16、udying now, you wont make much progress.真題舉例1. Nine is to three three is to one. (08, 53)A. when B. thatC. whichD. whatD【語法點】方式狀語從句【詳解】 這是固定句型，用來指what前后兩句話有著相類似的內在聯系，即“A對B就如A1對B1”，類似的句子還有：Water is to fish what air is to men. 此句型中的what也可以用as。 2. She did her work _ her manager had instructed. （2002, 41）A. asB. untilC. whenD. thoughA3. Intellect is to the mind _ sight is to the body. ( 2001, 45)A. what B. asC. that D. likeA6. 其他狀語從句結果狀語從句 （Adverbial Clause of Result）由 “so + adj. / adv. + that” 或 “such + N + that”來引導，其含意為“這么以至”或“所以”。eg. He was so bewild