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Sentence Patterns. make sth possible; make it possible for sb. to V.. in case + clause; in case of + n. phr. Despite + n. phr./Despite the fact that-clause Although + clause (S + V…). 1. make sth possible; make it possible for sb. to V.
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Sentence Patterns • make sth possible; make it possible for sb. to V.. • in case + clause; in case of + n. phr. • Despite + n. phr./Despite the fact that-clauseAlthough + clause (S + V…)
1. make sth possible; make it possible for sb. to V.. • Talking to a friend far away is made possible because of the invention of telephones. • Airplanes make it possible for people to travel fast from one place to another. • (On your own)老師的解釋使我們能在短時間內了解整篇文章。________________________________________________________________
2. in case; in case of • You’d better take an umbrella in case it rains. • In case of a fire(=If there’s a fire), ring the alarm bell here. • (On your own)Mary 在辦公桌上留下她的電話號碼以防萬一有人要跟她聯絡。__________________________________________________
3. despite vs. although • _________ her success in her career, Helen is generous to the poor.=>………………..that Helen is a successful career woman, she is generous to the poor. • ____________ Helen is very busy, she goes out of her way to help the poor.
The teacher’s explanation made it possible for us to understand the entire/whole article in a short time/a short period of time. • Mary left her telephone number on her office desk in case someone wanted to contact her. • Despite/In spite of;Despite the fact/In spite of the fact;Although