數(shù)詞一般與其它知識綜合起來考察，比如倍數(shù)的表達方法，多個形容詞的排列順序等。近幾年語境綜合化程度越來越高。

連詞按其性質,分為并列連詞和從屬連詞,考點分布在單項選擇?完形填空和短文改錯中?《英語教學大綱》和《考試大綱》語法項目表中對連詞的考查是這樣描述的:掌握詞匯表中所列連詞的用法?即要求考生分析句子成分,把握語境和邏輯關系,恰當選擇合適連詞,使句意通順,邏輯清楚?連接代詞或連接副詞用于名詞性從句,統(tǒng)稱連接詞?

連詞考點透析

考點一、?特殊并列連詞while/when

例1. I had just stepped out of the bathroom and was busily drying myself with a towel _______ I heard the steps. (2006年高考湖南卷)

A. while

B. when

C. since

D. after

例2.I’d like to study law at university _______ my cousin prefers geography. (2007年高考四川卷)

A. thoughB. as

C. while

D. for

[解析]B?C?作并列連詞時,when/while用法較為特殊,二者區(qū)別是:while表兩相對照;而when表突然?在那時,常見于be about to do...when和hardly...when等句型中?

考點二、表示原因的連詞for/because/as/since

例3.He found it increasingly difficult to read, _____ his eyesight was beginning to fail.(2006年高考北京卷)

A. and

B. for

C. but

D. or

例4.Jenny was very sad over the loss of the photos she had shot at Canada, _____ _ this was a memory she especially treasured. (2006年高考廣東卷)

A. as

B. if

C. when

D. where

例5.Parents should take seriously their children’s requests for sunglasses ________ eye protection is necessary in sunny weather.(2004年高考上海卷)

A. because B. though

C. unless

D. if

例6._____ everybody knows about it, I don’t want to talk any more.

A. For

B. Even

C. Since

D. However

[解析]B?A?A?C?引導原因連詞,as/because/ since/ for的區(qū)別是:because語勢最強,用來說明人所未知的原因,回答why提出的問題,可置于強調句中且其前可加修飾語; since是雙方都知曉原因或經過分析而得之的原因,語氣次之;for是并列連詞,前用逗號隔開, 表邏輯推理或補充說明;as語氣最弱,原因是顯而易見的或已為人們所知,即已知原因,所引導的分句可置于句首?

考點三、并列連詞but/yet/though

例7. Excuse me for breaking in, ______ I have some news for you.

A. so

B. and

C. but

D. yet

[解析]C?but和yet 是連詞,可等同使用,但也有區(qū)別?yet與and連用,構成and yet,但but卻無此用法;在“Excuse me/I’m sorry/I hope you don’t mind…but”中,只用but,不用yet?因為在表示對照或對立時,but較為輕松自然;而yet卻較為強烈,常出人意料;though作并列連詞時,只能引導分句且其前須加逗號?例:I’ll try to come, though I don’t think I shall manage it.

考點四、引導名詞性從句的從屬連詞that/whether/if

例8.The traditional view is ______ we sleep because our brain is “programmed” to make us do so. (2007 年高考上海卷)

A. when

B. why

C. whether

D. that

例9.We haven’t settled the question of _____ it is necessary for him to study abroad. ( 2006年高考江蘇卷)

A. if

B. where

C. whetherD. that

[解析]D?C?引導名詞性從句的從屬連詞that與whether的區(qū)別是:句子成分完整且表意確定時選用that連接,句意不確定時選用whether/if連接;借助it,將真正主語或賓語后置,構成“It…that”句型,但whether/if不可;下列情形用whether不用if:與or not 連用,中間無其他詞隔開;作介詞賓語;在主語從句?表語從句和同位語從句中?例:

Whether we’ll go camping tomorrow depends on the weather.

考點五、表示比較的從屬連詞what/as

例10. Engines are to machines __ ____ hearts are to animals. (2006年高考山東卷)

A. as

B. that

C. what

D. which

例11._____ I explained on the phone, your request will be considered at the next meeting.(2005年高考浙江卷)

A. WhenB. After

C. As

D. Since

例12.What a table! I’ve never seen such a thing before. It is ________ it is long.(2005年高考湖北卷)

A. half not as wide as

B. wide not as half as

C. not half as wide as

D. as wide as not half

[解析]C?C?C?what用作從屬連詞,表比較,用于A is to B what C is to D結構中;而as表示原級比較,常用于as...as結構中,程度修飾語應置于第一個as之前,嵌入的形容詞或副詞使用原級?另外as還表“正如?按照”,引導方式連詞?

考點六、表示條件的從屬連詞if /unless/as long as/once

例13. ________ I know the money is safe, I shall not worry about it.

A. Even thoughB. UnlessC. As long asD. While

例14.Small sailboats can easily turn over in the water ____ they are not managed carefully.(2007年高考上海卷)

A. though

B. before

C. until

D. if

例15.You will be successful in the interview ____ you have confidence. (2007年高考福建卷)

A. before

B. once

C. until

D. though

例16.I won’t call you, _____ something unexpected happens.(2007年考全國卷)

A. unlessB. whether C. becauseD. while

[解析]C?D?B?A?表條件的連詞if/unless/as long as/unless在用法上存在一些差異?as long as用法同only if/on condition that,強調某事的發(fā)生以另一事件的發(fā)生為前提;if為正面條件,可能會產生好的或壞的結果,若 某種條件產生壞的結果,此時的if可用as long as替換; unless為反面條件,表示除非,如果不,故在真實條件句中常和if…not換用;once既表時間,又包含條件,譯作一旦?

考點七、表示讓步的從屬連詞although/when/while

例17. We had to wait half an hour _______ we had already booked a table. (2007年高考遼寧卷)

A. sinceB. although

C. until

D. before

例18.______I really don’t like art, I find his work impressive. (2007年高考山東卷)

A. As

B. Since

C. If

D. While

【解析】B?D?although/when/while均可表示讓步,后兩者的用法較為特殊?although/though引導讓步連詞時不與but和y et連用;而while卻表示“部分接受,但并非全部”,或用于“強調兩種情況?活動等之間的差距”;when也可表示雖然,盡管,同even if,常置于句末?