Which word in the following sentence signals the order of events?
At 6:30, Sally bought a cheese cake and then took it to her mother.
What does the word "as" in the following sentence mean?
As Henry ran towards his car, a policeman clamped it.
There was a queue at the lottery ticket counter so Ivy had to wait. What is the textual relationship in the sentence?
The following sentence indicates the textual relationship of Means-Purpose.
Sandra walked to the transport centre to take a bus to the university.
If it rains, I’ll take my umbrella. This sentence shows textual relationship of REASON-RESULT.
I am at work. If I was at home, I would watch the rugby on television.
The if clause signals 'CONSEQUENCE' in the second sentence.
The weather was very hot. If Jean went into the shopping mall, she would be cooler.
The if clause signasl 'CONSEQUENCE' in the second sentence.
If Ivy had driven past the supermarket, she wouldn’t have bought a lottery ticket.
The clause 'she wouldn't have bought a lottery ticket' has the function of 'PURPOSE'.