Reason, Result, Exception, Preference, etc

Guidance will be given to enable you to (a) clearly see the linguistic structures of the following expressions; and (b) readily produce expressions with such structures.
To ensure your success, adequate examples will be further provided with clear explanation.

Reason and Result

• • As Jane was the eldest, she looked after the others.
  • You should take an umbrella in case it rains.
  • The evidence is invalid in that it was obtained through illegal means.
  • Since she is my best friend, she must, I believe, have put in a good word for me.
  • With so many children to support, they both have to work full time.
  • The criminal dared not go out for fear of being recognised by the police.
  • Written in simple English, this book is suitable for beginners.
  • Knowing their taste,she was able to bring a gift that they like.

Exception

• • I would pay you now, except that I don’t have any money on me.
  • Nothing is known of his education save that he did not lay claim to any degree.

Preference

• • Rather than you say anything, I would speak to the manager.
  • Rather than she should feel lonely, her friends arranged to take her with them on a trip.
  • I should prefer to start early rather than have to travel in crowded trains.
  • They’ll fight to the finish sooner than surrender.

Proportion

• • The more she thought about it, the more she liked it.
  • The harder he works, the happier he feels.
  • The more you tell him, the less notice he takes.

Place

• • She put the money where it would earn the highest interest rate.
  • Your coat is where you left it.
  • He moves where he can get a job.
  • They went wherever they could find work.