although, so that & until

◆ although作連詞，意為“雖然；盡管”，同though一樣引導讓步狀語從句，既可放在句首也可放在句中；另外，在英語中although / though不能和but同時出現在一個句子中，但它們之間可進行句型轉換。如：

Although / Though Mary is thin, she’s very healthy. = Mary is very healthy although / though she is thin.

Although / Though my car is old, but it still runs very well. (×)

Although / Though my car is old, it still runs very well. (√)

My car is old, but it still runs very well. (√)

◆ so that作連詞，意為“以便”，可引導目的狀語從句。如：

Let’s leave now so that we can get there at one o’clock.

◆ until可作介詞，也可作連詞。

①當句子為肯定句時，until表示“一直到……時(為止)”或“在……之前”，這時句中或主句中的動詞為持續性動詞。如：

Wait until 12:00 / her mother comes back.

②當句子為否定句時，not ... until ... 表示 “直到……才……”。如：

I didn’t finish my homework until 11:00 last night / my parents fell asleep.

【運用】單項選擇

1. ________ Simon has done well in his studies, he still works really hard.

A. Although  B. Because

C. Unless     D. When   (2016 遼寧沈陽)

2. Some people won’t realize (意識到) the importance of their friendship ________ they lose it.

A. after        B. when  

C. until        D. as   (2016 新疆烏魯木齊)

3. I looked through my test paper again and again ________ I wouldn’t make any mistakes.

A. so      B. because    C. so that   (2016山東威海)

答案

1-3 ACC