Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the art of connecting complex thoughts and asking polite, professional questions in English.
- Link ideas using contrast and purpose clauses.
- Master common adjective-preposition collocations.
- Use temporal expressions accurately in conversation.
学べること
英語の基礎を卒業し、一歩進んだ「自然で知的な表現」を身につけましょう!このチャプターでは、単なる短い文をつなぎ合わせ、より説得力のある豊かなストーリーを伝えるスキルを磨きます。まずは although(〜だけれども)や so that(〜するために)を使って、理由や目的、対比を論理的に説明する練習です。これができると、日常会話の深みがぐっと増しますよ。また「interested in」や「good at」など、英語特有の形容詞と前置詞のセットもマスターします。さらに、旅行先やビジネスで必須の「間接疑問文」も学びましょう。「駅はどこ?」と直接聞くのではなく、「どこにあるか教えていただけますか?」と丁寧に尋ねる技術は、大人のマナーとして欠かせません。このチャプターを終える頃には、自分の考えを正確に伝え、相手に配慮したスマートなコミュニケーションができるようになっているはずです。さあ、一緒にレベルアップしましょう!
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Clauses of Contrast, Purpose, and ReasonSubordinate clauses add meaning to main clauses. Contrast clauses show opposition (although, even though, despite). Purpose clauses show why (to, so that, in order to). Reason clauses explain cause (because, since, as).
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Adjective + Preposition: Interested IN, Good AT, Afraid OFMany adjectives are always followed by a specific preposition. These are fixed collocations that must be memorised — the preposition cannot be changed.
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During, For, and While: Expressing TimeDuring + noun (refers to a period). For + duration (how long). While + clause (subject + verb, two things happening at the same time).
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Indirect Questions: Could You Tell Me Where...?Indirect questions are politer and more formal than direct questions. After the introductory phrase, use statement word order (not question word order) — no inversion, no do/does/did.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: Use 'although', 'because', and 'so that' to link complex ideas.
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By the end you will be able to: Ask polite indirect questions to sound more professional.
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Review Summary
- Clause + [although/because/so that] + Clause
- Adjective + [in/at/of] + Noun/Gerund
- during + noun / for + duration / while + clause
- Could you tell me + where/when + Subject + Verb?
よくある間違い
The adjective 'interested' always takes 'in', not 'on'.
In indirect questions, the verb must come after the subject.
'During' is used for a noun event, while 'for' is used for a duration of time.
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Next Steps
You have done a fantastic job today. Keep practicing these structures in your daily emails and conversations!
Write a short paragraph about your hobbies using the new structures.
クイック練習 (10)
Find and fix the mistake:
Do you know where does he live?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Indirect Questions: Could You Tell Me Where...?
He is capable ___ winning.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Adjective + Preposition: Interested IN, Good AT, Afraid OF
I waited ___ two hours.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: During, For, and While: Expressing Time
Which is correct?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Indirect Questions: Could You Tell Me Where...?
I am interested ___ photography.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Adjective + Preposition: Interested IN, Good AT, Afraid OF
Which is correct?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Adjective + Preposition: Interested IN, Good AT, Afraid OF
___ I was working, he called.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: During, For, and While: Expressing Time
Could you tell me where the bank ___?
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Indirect Questions: Could You Tell Me Where...?
___ the movie, I ate popcorn.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: During, For, and While: Expressing Time
Find and fix the mistake:
For the party, we danced.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: During, For, and While: Expressing Time
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