Elementary 1 - Language Components

Here you will learn some English words about language components, such as "that", "if", and "after", prepared for elementary level students.

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Elementary 1
if [conjunction]

used to say that something happening, existing, etc. depends on another thing happening, existing, etc.

Ex: If he does n't catch the bus , he will be late for school .
as [adverb]

to the same extent or degree, used in comparisons to show equality or intensity

Ex: The room was n't as cold as I expected .
as [conjunction]

used to say that something is happening at the same time with another

Ex: As the wind blew , the leaves rustled in the trees .
so [adverb]

to such a large or extreme extent, often expressing intensity or quantity

Ex: The sky was so dark it looked like night at noon .
after [conjunction]

at some point subsequent to when something happens

Ex: After the storm passed , the streets were flooded .
before [conjunction]

used to indicate that one event happens earlier than another event in time

Ex: Let 's have lunch before we start the meeting .
that [conjunction]

used to introduce a subordinate clause expressing a statement, thought, or reported speech

Ex: He told me that he 'd already finished the project .
during [preposition]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

Ex: The students were attentive during the entire class .
around [adverb]

used to express an estimated number, time, or value

Ex:
by [preposition]

used to show how something is done or achieved

Ex: The book was translated by using modern technology .
outside [preposition]

on or to a place beyond the borders of something

Ex: She saw a deer outside her kitchen window .
inside [preposition]

used to indicate that something or someone is located in, happening within, or moving into the inner part of something

Ex: The squirrel is hiding inside the tree hollow .