状语从句
1【2014·安徽卷】 The meaning of the word “nice” changed a few times ________ it finally came to include the sense “pleasant”.
A.before B.after C.since D.while
【答案】A 考查状语从句的连接词。根据finally可知,从句谓语动词的动作后于主句的谓语动词的动作而发生,据此可排除B和C,while引导时间状语从句时,表示主句和从句谓语动词的动作同时发生。句意:“nice”一词的含义变化了数次,直到最后它才包括了“pleasant”的含义。故选A。
2【2014·北京卷】 ________ the forest park is far away, a lot of tourists visit it every year.
A.As B.When C.Even though D.In case
【答案】C 考查状语从句。句意:即使(尽管)那个森林公园很远,每年还是有很多人去参观。even though 意为“即使,尽管”,引导让步状语从句;in case引导目的状语从句。故选C。
3【2014·湖南卷】 You will never gain success________you are fully devoted to your work.
A. when B. because C. after D. unless
【答案】 D 考查状语从句。句意:如果你不是全身心地投入到工作中去,你永远不可能获得成功。此处unless相当于if not,表示含有否定意义的条件。
4【2014·江苏卷】 Lessons can be learned to face the future, ________ history cannot be changed.
A.though B.as C.since D.unless
【答案】A 考查状语从句连接词的用法。句意:尽管历史不可能被改变,但是我们可以吸取教训来迎接未来。根据语境可知此处用though引导让步状语从句,故A项正确。
5【2014·江西卷】 It was the middle of the night ________ my father woke me up and told me to watch the football game.
A. that B. as C. which D. when
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【答案】D 考查状语从句。句意:当我父亲叫醒我,告诉我看球赛的时候是半夜。when在此引导时间状语从句。此题易误选A项,原因是把此句看成了强调句型,要注意分析句子成分。
6【2014·陕西卷】 The young couple, who returned my lost wallet, left ________ I could ask for their names.
A. while B. before C. after D. since
【答案】B 考查状语从句。句意:那对归还了我钱包的年轻夫妻在我询问他们的姓名之前已经离开了。所填词引导时间状语从句,意思是“在……之前”,故选B。
7【2014·四川卷】 I'll be out for some time. ________ anything important happens, call me up immediately.
A. In case B. As if C. Even though D. Now that
【答案】A 考查状语从句。in case万一,以防;as if好像;even though即使;now that既然,由于。句意:我要出去一会儿。万一发生了什么重要的事情,马上给我打电话。根据句意可知选A项。
8【2014·天津卷】 ________ you start eating in a healthier way, weight control will become much easier.
A. Unless B. Although C. Before D. Once
【答案】D 考查状语从句。unless 如果不,除非,引导条件状语从句;although虽然,尽管,引导让步状语从句;before 以前,引导时间状语从句;once一旦,引导时间状语从句。句意:一旦你开始用健康的方式吃饭,体重控制将会变得容易多了。
9【2014·浙江卷】 Cathy had quit her job when her son was born ________ she could stay home and raise her family.
A.now that B.as if C.only if D.so that
【答案】D 考查状语从句。句意:凯西在她儿子出生的时候就辞去了工作,这样她就能在家里照顾家人了。根据句意知,此处是so that引导的目的状语从句,同时由从句中的could也可以推断出应该选so that。now that既然;as if似乎;only if只要。
10【2014·重庆卷】 Half an hour later, Lucy still couldn't get a taxi ________ the bus had dropped her.
A. until B. when C. although D. where
【答案】D 考查地点状语从句的用法。主句“Lucy couldn't get a taxi…”和从句“…the bus had dropped her.”均需要地点状语。故选D。
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让步状语从句
1.【2013·四川】He is so busy.He cannot afford enough time with his son ________he wants to.
A.even if B.as if C.because D.before
【解析】 句意为:他那么忙。他抽不出足够的时间来陪儿子,尽管他想去陪他。本题考查让步状语从句。A.尽管;B.好像;C.因为;D.在……之前。
【答案】 A
2.【2013·辽宁】One can always manage to do more things,no matter________full one’s schedule is in life.
A.how B.what C.when D.where
【解析】 句意为:一个人总能设法做更多的事情,无论他生活中的时间安排得有多满。考查状语从句。no matter how引导让步状语从句。
【答案】 A
时间状语从句
3.【2013·陕西】I have heard a lot of good things about you________I came back from abroad.
A.since B.until C.before D.when
【解析】 句意为:自从我从国外回来,我听到了很多关于你的好消息。考查状语从句。空格前的句子使用了现在完成时,空格后是过去时,符合since“自从……(至今)”的用法。
【答案】 A
4.【2013·山东】________I have to give a speech,I get extremely nervous before I start.
A.Whatever B.Whenever C.Whoever D.However
【解析】 句意为:无论何时我必须演讲,在开始前都会感到特别紧张。本题考查状语从句。空格处的引导词在这儿引导让步状语从句,根据句意答案应该是B。
【答案】 B
5.【2013·安徽】It’s much easier to make friends________you have similar interests.
A.unless B.when C.even though D.so that
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【解析】 句意为:当你们有相似兴趣的时候,交朋友就容易多了。本题考查状语从句。A.除非;B.当……时候;C.即使;D.以便。根据句意应选B项。
【答案】 B
条件状语从句
6.【2013·重庆】________we have enough evidence,we can’t win the case.
A.Once B.As long as C.Unless D.Since
【解析】 句意为:除非我们有足够的证据,否则我们不能胜诉。本题考查状语从句。unless除非,相当于if...not。once一旦;as long as只要;since既然,自从。
【答案】 C
7.【2010·江西】—Our holiday cost a lot of money.
—Did it?Well,that doesn’t matter________you enjoyed yourselves.
A.as long as B.unless C.as soon as D.though
【解析】 句意为:——我们这次度假花了很多钱。——是吗?没关系,只要你们玩得高兴就行。as long as只要;unless除非;as soon as一……就;though 尽管,虽然。
【答案】 A
原因状语从句
8.【2013·山东】Mark needs to learn Chinese________his company is opening a branch in Beijing.
A.unless B.until C.although D.since
【解析】 句意为:Mark需要学习汉语,因为他的公司正准备在北京开一家分公司。本题考查状语从句。unless除非、如果不,引导条件状语从句;until直到,引导时间状语从句;although尽管,虽然,引导让步状语从句;since由于,因为,既然,在此引导原因状语从句。
【答案】 D
9.【2012·重庆】—Coach,can I continue with the training?
—Sorry,you can’t________you haven’t recovered from the knee injury.
A.until B.before C.as D.unless
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【解析】 考查连词的用法。句意为:——教练,我可以继续训练吗?——很抱歉,不可以,因为你的膝盖受伤还没有恢复过来。根据句意此处应用引导原因状语从句的连接词as,故选C 项。
【答案】 C
地点状语从句
10.【2013·江苏】In the global economy,a new drug for cancer,________it is discovered,will create many economic possibilities around the world.
A.whatever B.whoever C.wherever D.whichever
【解析】 句意为:在全球经济中,一种治疗癌症的新药,无论是在哪里被研制,都将会在全世界创造很多经济机会。本题考查状语从句。设空处在从句中作状语,故选C项。
【答案】 C
11.【2012·四川】If you happen to get lost in the wild,you’d better stay________you are and wait for help.
A.why B.where C.who D.what
【解析】 考查状语从句。句意为:如果你在野外迷路了,最好待在原地,等待帮助。where 引导地点状语从句。
【答案】 B
方式状语从句
12.【2011·湖南】Jack wasn’t saying anything,but the teacher smiled at him________he had done something very clever.
A.as if B.in case C.while D.though
【解析】 句意为:杰克没说什么,但是老师向他微笑,好像他之前做的是明智之举似的。考查状语从句的用法。in case以防;while然而;though尽管,以上三项都不符合句意,故选A项。
【答案】 A
1.as引导让步状语从句时单数名词作表语,其前不用冠词是考生的易错点。
2.熟练掌握when,while和as的用法区别是解决时间状语从句的关键。
3.before的一词多义及各种句式是出错率最高的考点。
4.其他连词的选择在正确把握语境的前提下一般都能够作出正确答案。
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一、让步状语从句
让步状语从句可由although,though,as,while(虽然),even if (though),whever,whether...or...,no matter who (when,what...)等引导。
Although regular exercise is very important,it’s never a good idea to exercise too close to bedtime.
尽管有规律的锻炼是非常重要的,但是在临近就寝的时候进行锻炼绝不是一个好主意。
【2012·湖南】While I always felt I would pass the exam,I never thought I would get an A.虽然我总感觉这次考试我能及格,但是我从来没有想到我会得 A。
【2012·湖南】However hard you try,it is difficult to lose weight without cutting down the amount you eat.
不论你怎么努力,你如果不减少进食的量就很难减肥。
二、时间状语从句
1.when引导时间状语从句,意为“正在这时”,表示某件事正在发生或刚刚发生时,突然发生另一动作。
【2010·全国卷Ⅱ)Tom was about to close the window when his attention was caught by a bird.
汤姆正要关窗户,这时他的注意力被一只鸟吸引住了。
【2011·浙江】One Friday,we were packing to leave for a weekend away when my daughter heard cries for help.
一个星期五,我们正在收拾周末外出的行李,这时我的女儿听到求救的呼喊。
He had just finished his homework when his mother asked him to play the piano.他刚完成作业母亲就让他弹钢琴。
注意:when还可表原因,意为“既然”。
How can I help them to understand when they won’t listen to me?
既然他们不听我说,我怎么帮他们理解?
2.as soon as,immediately,directly,instantly,the moment,the minute,the instant,no sooner...than...,hardly/scarcely...when...和once(一……就……)
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这些从属连词引导的从句都表示从句的动作一发生,主句的动作随即就发生,常译为“一……就……”。从句中用一般时态代替将来时态。
The moment I heard the voice,I knew father was coming.
我一听到那个声音就知道父亲来了。
The boy burst into tears immediately he saw his mother.
那男孩一见到他妈妈便放声大哭。
注意:no sooner...than...,hardly/scarcely...when...的时态搭配:no sooner与hardly/scarcely后的句子谓语动词应用过去完成时,而than与when引导的句子谓语动词应用一般过去时。此外,当把no sooner和hardly/scarcely提到句首时,应用倒装语序。
【2011·辽宁】He had no sooner finished his speech than the students started cheering.
=No sooner had he finished his speech than the students started cheering.他刚完成演讲学生们就开始欢呼起来。
【2012·全国卷Ⅱ)I had hardly got to the office when my wife phoned me to go back home at once.
我刚到办公室,我妻子就打电话让我立刻回家。
3.before
(1)表示“还未……就……;不到……就……;……才……;趁……;还没来得及……就……,在……之前”。
【2010·福建】The girl had hardly rung the bell before the door was opened suddenly,and her friend rushed out to greet her.
女孩还没来得及按门铃,门就突然开了,并且她的朋友冲出来问候她。
【2013·湖南】You must learn to consult your feelings and your reason before you reach any decision.
在做任何决定之前,你必须学会征询自己的情感和理智。
(2)It will be+一段时间+before...多久之后才……
It is+一段时间+since...自从……多久了。
【2010·陕西】John thinks it won’t be long before he is ready for his new job.
约翰认为他不久就会为他的新工作做好准备。
4.It is+一段时间+since...自从……以来已有多长时间了。
【2011·四川】As is reported,it is 100 years since Qinghua University was
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founded.
据报道,自从清华大学成立已经有100年了。
三、条件状语从句
1.通常由if,unless,as (so) long as,in case (that),once等连词引导。
【2013·江西】She says that she’ll have to close the shop unless business improves.
她说如果生意还没有起色的话,她就不得不把店关掉。
【2012·江西】You can borrow my car as long as you promise not to drive too fast.
只要你答应不要开得太快,我可以把车借给你。
【2010·北京】Once they decide which college to go to,students should research the admission procedures.
学生一旦决定上哪所大学,他们就应该了解一下入学手续。
2.由on condition (that);provided (that);providing (that);supposing (that)等引导的条件状语从句。
You can go swimming on condition that you don’t go too far from the river bank.
只有不离河岸太远你才能下去游泳。
Supposing an earthquake happens,what should we do?
假设地震发生,我们该怎么办?
四、地点状语从句
1.通常由连词where和wherever引导,从句可位于主语之前,也可位于主句之后。
【2012·山东】A number of high buildings have arisen where there was nothing a year ago but ruins.
很多高楼在一年前还是废墟的地方拔地而起。
2.地点状语从句在句首时常兼有抽象条件意味。
Where there’s a will,there’s a way.有志者事竟成。
Where(ver) there’s plenty of sun and rain,the fields are green.
哪里阳光雨水充足,哪里的田野就绿油油。
3.where引导的状语从句和定语从句的区别:
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where引导地点状语从句直接修饰动词,而在定语从句中where作为关系副词要跟在表示地点的先行词后面。
When solving the problem a second time,you’d better be more careful where you made a mistake.
=When solving the problem a second time,you’d better be more careful in the place where you made a mistake.
当你第二次解决这个问题的时候,你要在出过差错的地方更加小心。
五、原因状语从句
原因状语从句通常由because,since,as,now that,seeing (that),considering that等引导。
—Mum,could I go out to play now?
—Let me see...Yes,since you have finished all your school assignments.
——妈妈,现在我可以出去玩吗?
——让我想想,是的,既然你已经把所有的学习任务完成。
Now that you have grown up,you must do it by yourself.
既然你已经长大了,就必须自己做这件事。
Considering that I have told you three times,you must know it.
鉴于我已经告诉你三次,你必须知道它。
六、方式状语从句
方式状语从句用来表示主句谓语动作发生的方式,常由as“像……一样”,as if(though)“似乎,好像”等引导。
The house was greatly damaged by the truck.We’d better leave things as they are until the police arrive.卡车对这座房子造成了严重的损坏。我们最好将它保持原样直到警察到来。
He acted as if nothing had happened.
他表现得好像什么也没发生。
1.【2014·厦门高三质量检查】You had better book rooms at the hotel in advance________you should find no room on your arrival.
A.so that B.even if C.in case D.now that
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【解析】 考查连词。句意为:你最好提前在旅馆订好房间,以防你到达时没房间了。so that因此,为了;even if即使;in case以防万一;now that既然。根据句意可知选C。
【答案】 C
2.【2014·济南四校联考】________computer games bring us a lot of pleasure,I don’t think it wise to spend too much money and time on them.
A.Because B.As C.While D.If
【解析】 考查连词。句意为:虽然电脑游戏给我们带来很多快乐,但是我认为花很多时间和钱在上面是不明智的。while表示“虽然,尽管”,符合句意。
【答案】 C
3.【2014·济南3月模拟】________you are unable to deal with it,perhaps we should ask someone else for help.
A.Although B.While C.Since D.Unless
【解析】 考查状语从句。句意为:既然你不能处理它,我们也许应该请别人帮忙。since既然,由于,符合句意。although尽管;while当……时;unless除非。
【答案】 C
4.【2014·江西师大附中、鹰潭一中高三联考】All the soldiers were placed exactly ________the local government wanted them for the control of the comeback of the flood.
A.while B.when C.where D.though
【解析】 考查状语从句。分析句子成分后可知, 在状语从句“________the local government wanted them”中缺少地点状语,故用where引导地点状语从句。
【答案】 C
5.【2014·潍坊高考模拟】Air pollution is getting more and more serious,so we must take action________it is too late.
A.before B.after C.until D.when
【解析】 考查状语从句。句意为:空气污染越来越严重,所以我们必须趁现在还来得及的时候采取行动。根据句意可知,应用before,表示“在……以前”。
【答案】 A
6.【2014·山东省蒙沂六校联考】Provide your doctor with a detailed medical history________he can give you accurate treatment.
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A.even if B.in case C.so that D.as though
【解析】 考查状语从句。句意为:提供给你的医生一份详尽的病历,以便他可以给你准确的治疗。此处so that引导目的状语从句,意为“以便,为了”,符合句意。
【答案】 C
7.【2014·四川省乐山模拟】The pupils were playing games in the classroom________a gunman entered and began shooting wildly at them.
A.while B.when C.as D.before
【解析】 考查连词。句意为:学生们正在教室做游戏,这时一名持枪的男子进来并对着他们开始疯狂扫射。连词when意为“这时”,可接短暂性动词。
【答案】 B
8.【2014·安徽合肥高三第二次教学质量检测】There is no point advocating banning smoking in public________the law is introduced.
A.when B.unless C.since D.because
【解析】 考查状语从句。句意为:在公共场合提倡禁烟没有任何意义,除非可以提交讨论相关法规。unless除非,符合句意。
【答案】 B
9.【2014·陕西咸阳四校高二抽样检测】—Are you willing to help him?
—Yes,________he did,I may set an example to him.
A.no matter how B.no matter what C.whoever D.however
【解析】 考查状语从句。句意为:——你愿意帮助他吗?——是的,不管他做什么,我都会给他树立榜样。此处为状语从句,划分句子成分可知,did后缺少宾语,故选B项。
【答案】 B
10.【2014·福州毕业班质量】— The iPad mini cost me about 3,000 yuan.
—Well,it was crazy of you to spend so much money on Apple products ________ you could buy another brand.
A.when B.unless C.which D.that
【解析】 考查状语从句。句意为:——这个iPad mini花了我大约3 000元。——既然你能买其他品牌而你却花如此多的钱购买苹果的产品,你真是疯了。此处when意为“既然”,符合语境。
【答案】 A
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11.【2013·成都第一次】Actually,the London Olympic Park is built ________there used to be a poor area called East London.
A.what B.when C.where D.why
【解析】 考查地点状语从句。句意为:事实上,伦敦奥运会公园建立在一个过去叫东伦敦的贫穷地区。分析句子结构可知,空处引导地点状语从句且在从句中作地点状语,故用where。
【答案】 C
12.【2014·青岛一模】—I don’t mind how you do it ________you finish the painting on time.
—OK,I see.
A.as well as B.as far as C.as long as D.as fast as
【解析】 考查连词。句意为:——只要你能按时完成这幅画,我不介意你是怎么做的。——好的,我明白了。由句意可知as long as“只要”正确。as well as和……一样好,也;as for as就……而言,远至;as fast as和……一样快。
【答案】 C
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