English Grammar for Speaking Sentence Patterns to Help You Speak English Fluently!

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100 Sentence Patterns for Speaking Practice

English Grammar Pattern 92
(1) "Now that" + (2) Finished Action + (3) Result

Model Sentence

(1) Now that (2) we're finished, (3) we can relax.

In grammar Pattern 92, we begin with the phrase "Now that", then add
an action that is finished, followed at last by the result, which is
usually in the form of a sentence. It is possible to invert the
sentence, using "now that" in the middle and stating the result first.

Pronunciation Practice - Repeat each sentence out loud!

1. Now that I'm an adult, I can eat and drink whatever I want!
2. I can get more sleep now that I'm not so busy.
3. Now that we're ready to start, why don't we start!
4. She's ready to start cooking, now that she's prepared all the food.
5. Now that you've gotten a promotion, what are you going to do first?

Conversation Practice - Ask these questions to your friends!

1. What will you do next, now that today's lesson is almost finished?
2. Now that the weekend is almost here, what are your plans?
3. Now that you've learned many new sentences, what do you want to
talk about?
4. What are your plans, now that a new year has come? (If it has just come!)
5. How will your life be different, now that you're married? (If
you have just gotten married!)

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