從句意思

從句(Subordinate Clause)是句子的一部分,用來修飾主要子句(Main Clause)或提供額外的資訊。從句通常用連接詞(conjunction)、關係詞(relative pronoun or adverb)或引導詞(subordinating conjunction)來引導,並且不能獨立成為一個完整的句子。從句可以分為幾種類型:

  1. 時間從句(Time Clauses):用來表示時間關係,通常由when, before, after, as, since, until等引導詞引導。 例子:When I arrived at the party, everyone was already there.

  2. 原因從句(Reason Clauses):用來解釋原因,通常由because, since, as, for等引導詞引導。 例子:I didn't go to the party because I was sick.

  3. 條件從句(Conditional Clauses):用來表達假設或條件,通常由if, unless, as long as等引導詞引導。 例子:If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

  4. 結果從句(Result Clauses):用來表達結果,通常由so that, so...that, such...that等引導詞引導。 例子:She worked so hard that she passed the exam with flying colors.

  5. 方式從句(Manner Clauses):用來描述方式或手段,通常由as, the way等引導詞引導。 例子:She sings as if she were a professional singer.

  6. 目的從句(Purpose Clauses):用來表達目的,通常由so that, in order that等引導詞引導。 例子:I'll wake up early so that I can catch the first train.

  7. 讓步從句(Concessive Clauses):用來表達讓步或讓步條件,通常由although, even if, despite等引導詞引導。 例子:Although it was raining, we still went for a walk.

從句在句子中扮演著修飾或補充主要子句的角色,它們是英語語法中的重要組成部分,可以使句子更加複雜和細膩。