Lesson on Clauses of MANNER (like, in a way, as, just as, the way, as if)

This video tutorial explores clauses of manner, which describe how actions are performed or behaviors are exhibited. It covers the use of clauses like 'as if', 'as though', and 'like' for comparisons and subjunctive mood applications. The tutorial also explains nonfinite clauses, providing examples to illustrate these concepts.

What is the primary purpose of clauses of manner?

• To illustrate the manner in which something is done

• To explain the reason behind an action

• To indicate the time of an event

• To describe the location of an event

How are clauses of manner used to compare actions?

• By using a different verb in each clause

• By repeating the subject in both clauses

• By using the same verb in both clauses

• By omitting the verb in the second clause

Which tense is used in clauses of manner to express hypothetical situations?

• Past tense

• Present continuous tense

• Future tense

• Present tense

What is the role of the subjunctive mood in clauses of manner?

• To indicate a wish or hypothetical situation

• To describe a completed action

• To express certainty

• To show a future possibility

In nonfinite clauses, what must the clause begin with?

• A noun

• An adjective

• A conjunction

• A two infinitive or a participle

Which of the following is an example of a nonfinite clause?

• He was happy as if he won a prize.

• He runs as if he is tired.

• She sings as though she were a professional.

• As if to warn me, the dog barked.

What is the function of 'as if' and 'as though' in nonfinite clauses?

• To describe a future event

• To express a comparison

• To indicate a completed action

• To introduce a hypothetical scenario