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状语从句与非谓语
一般来说,只有当状语从句的主语和主句的主语相同时,才能把状语从句换成短语。否则,会引起句义的改变。在三大非谓语当中,只有不定式和分词才可能作状语,因而状语从句自然也只能简化成这两种非谓语形式。
1、 状语从句与分词
(一)、由于分词具有副词的功能,可以在句中作状语,所以状语从句往往可以简化成分词短语。具体的简化操作是:如果状语从句中含有be动词,我们只需把从句主语和be动词省去,即简化成短语。
例:1
A zero can have its meaning only when it is used with real numbers; thoughts can give off brilliant light only when they are put into actions.
可化简为:
A zero can have its meaning only when used with real numbers ; thoughts can give off brilliant light only when put into actions.
零,只有和实数用在一起才有意义;思想只有付诸行动才能发出光芒。
(二)、如果状语从句中没有be动词,我们则可把从句的主语省去并且把动词变成现在分词-ing形式。对于这种状语从句的简化,其实就相当于分词作状语。
例:1
Since I came to Beijing, I have made many new friends.
可化简为:
Since coming to Beijing,I have made many new friends.
来到北京之后我交了很多朋友。
例:2
After he jumped out of a boat, the man was bitten by a shark.
可化简为:
After jumping out of a boat ,the man was bitten by a shark.
那名男子从船上跳出后,就被一条鲨鱼咬了。
2、 状语从句与不定式
能够简化为不定式的状语从句一般只有目的状语从句,因为在英语中,作目的状语几乎成了不定式的专属功能。
例:1
I turned off the TV in order that my roommate could study in peace and quiet.
可化简为:
I turned off the TV in order for my roommates to study in peace and quiet.
我关掉了电视,好让我的室友安静地学习。
例:2
I spoke slowly and clearly so that\in order that the audience could understand me.
可化简为:
I spoke slowly and clearly in order for the audience to understand me.
我讲得既慢又清晰,以便观众能听懂我的话。
例:3
The teacher raised his voice in order that the students in the back could hear more clearly.
可化简为:
The teacher raised his voice in order for the students in the back to hear more clearly.
老师提高了声音,以便坐在后排的学生能听得更清楚。
本节练习:
把下列能够简化的状语从句简化为短语,对于不能简化的,请说明原因。
1. While I was waiting for the bus, a brick fell on my head.
2. After I turned to the corner, I saw a tile fall off the roof.
3. After I turned to the corner, a tile fell off the roof.
4. When I opened the door of the refrigerator, the smell was bad.
5. While I was watching TV last night, the telephone rang.
6. Before I came to class, I had a cup of coffee.
7. After he had finished breakfast, he left the house and went to his o