names of forms in functions of expectation and surprise

Cedric Picard · #1 (**permalink**) 18-Jan-2007, 21:11

Hi,

I'm preparing a lesson on functions for tomorrow as part of my CELTA course, and I'm struggling with identifying/analysing the following forms:

He passed his test, as you might expect.

principal clause + , + subordinate clause introduced by as?

He kept going and, inevitably he ran out of petrol.

1st clause + and + , + adverb + 2nd clause?

I was left for my train and, to my surprise, it had not left.

1st clause + and + , + adverbial clause + , + 2nd clause

He had a good job but, for some reason, he didn’t to leave.

1st clause + but + , + adverbial clause + , + 2nd clause

Is that correct? I've been wrecking my head over this one and am still unsure how to label those forms correctly.

I'd be really greatful if someone could confirm/correct,

Cedric

**Tdol** · #2 (**permalink**) 19-Jan-2007, 05:12

to my surprise- this is an adverb phrase or adverbial, not an adverb clause- an adverb clause would be something like 'before she arrived'

I also wonder about 'inevitably'- I'd put a comma after it as it seems to me to be a sentence adverb modifying all of the clause.

Cedric Picard · #3 (**permalink**) 19-Jan-2007, 08:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tdol

to my surprise- this is an adverb phrase or adverbial, not an adverb clause- an adverb clause would be something like 'before she arrived'

I also wonder about 'inevitably'- I'd put a comma after it as it seems to me to be a sentence adverb modifying all of the clause.

Thanks for that Tdol, much appreciated!