SAMENVATTING ENGELS 3
Theorie
1.Correct use of just
1.1. Grammar
Just + verb: You’ve just spent a lot of time studying musical styles.
→ "Just" means something happened a short time ago.
Just + preposition: He has been travelling around the world for just over two
years.
→ "Just" means a little more or nearly.
Just + noun: It’s just a question of habit.
→ "Just" means only or simply.
Exercise
Put just in the most appropriate place. There is sometimes more than one
possible answer. Which is the meaning of just in each sentence.
1. If you took the time to listen to John Lennon, you’d definitely like him.
2. I’ve been listening to a live concert on the radio.
3. It’s over five years since they performed in London.
4. Hearing her song gives me the goosebumps.
5. The concert is in an old theatre behind the church.
6. If you like Michael Jackson, I have the thing for you : a CD of his early recorded
songs.
7. I don’t listen to the lyrics; I like the music.
8. It’s an idea, but why don't you try to get the tickets on Internet?
2.Purpose vs result + So vs such
Ways to express purpose:
1. To / In order to / So as to + infinitive
➤ Used to explain why something is done.
o She studies hard to pass the exam.
o He left early in order to catch the train.
o They spoke quietly so as not to wake the baby.
, 2. For + noun / For + -ing form
➤ Used when followed by a noun or a gerund (-ing verb).
o This tool is for cutting wood.
o They bought a gift for the teacher.
3. So that / In order that + subject + can/could/will/would
➤ Used to show the purpose with a complete sentence and subject.
o I’ll explain it clearly so that everyone can understand.
o He trained daily in order that he could win the race.
Ways to express result:
1. So + adjective + that
➤ Used to describe a strong result caused by an adjective.
o He was so tired that he fell asleep instantly.
o The test was so difficult that no one passed.
2. Such + (article) + adjective + noun + that
➤ Used to describe a strong result caused by a noun phrase.
o It was such a hot day that we stayed inside.
o She’s such a good singer that she won the competition.
3. So much / so many / so little / so few + noun + that
➤ Used to describe quantity leading to a result.
o He made so many mistakes that he had to start over.
o There was so little food that we went hungry.
Exercise
1. Complete the sentences using the word or words in brackets so they
have the same meaning as the first sentences:
1. I called the doctor’s surgery because I wanted to book an appointment. (order)
2. We left home early because we didn’t want to be late for the show. (so)
3. He paid for express postage because he wanted it to arrive on time. (order that)
Theorie
1.Correct use of just
1.1. Grammar
Just + verb: You’ve just spent a lot of time studying musical styles.
→ "Just" means something happened a short time ago.
Just + preposition: He has been travelling around the world for just over two
years.
→ "Just" means a little more or nearly.
Just + noun: It’s just a question of habit.
→ "Just" means only or simply.
Exercise
Put just in the most appropriate place. There is sometimes more than one
possible answer. Which is the meaning of just in each sentence.
1. If you took the time to listen to John Lennon, you’d definitely like him.
2. I’ve been listening to a live concert on the radio.
3. It’s over five years since they performed in London.
4. Hearing her song gives me the goosebumps.
5. The concert is in an old theatre behind the church.
6. If you like Michael Jackson, I have the thing for you : a CD of his early recorded
songs.
7. I don’t listen to the lyrics; I like the music.
8. It’s an idea, but why don't you try to get the tickets on Internet?
2.Purpose vs result + So vs such
Ways to express purpose:
1. To / In order to / So as to + infinitive
➤ Used to explain why something is done.
o She studies hard to pass the exam.
o He left early in order to catch the train.
o They spoke quietly so as not to wake the baby.
, 2. For + noun / For + -ing form
➤ Used when followed by a noun or a gerund (-ing verb).
o This tool is for cutting wood.
o They bought a gift for the teacher.
3. So that / In order that + subject + can/could/will/would
➤ Used to show the purpose with a complete sentence and subject.
o I’ll explain it clearly so that everyone can understand.
o He trained daily in order that he could win the race.
Ways to express result:
1. So + adjective + that
➤ Used to describe a strong result caused by an adjective.
o He was so tired that he fell asleep instantly.
o The test was so difficult that no one passed.
2. Such + (article) + adjective + noun + that
➤ Used to describe a strong result caused by a noun phrase.
o It was such a hot day that we stayed inside.
o She’s such a good singer that she won the competition.
3. So much / so many / so little / so few + noun + that
➤ Used to describe quantity leading to a result.
o He made so many mistakes that he had to start over.
o There was so little food that we went hungry.
Exercise
1. Complete the sentences using the word or words in brackets so they
have the same meaning as the first sentences:
1. I called the doctor’s surgery because I wanted to book an appointment. (order)
2. We left home early because we didn’t want to be late for the show. (so)
3. He paid for express postage because he wanted it to arrive on time. (order that)
