ENG 276 Interpretation Studies: 04/15/10

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General Adverbial Clauses 4

Many general adverbial constructions in English begin with the words “as” and “in”, which in Albanian take various forms, depending on the context. Translate each of the following adverbial constructions:

1. As is well known, . . . /

2. As we take up . . . /

3. As this committee is well aware . . . /

4. As our mandate requires, . . . /

5. As the body charged with the task of . . . /

6. As we come to the end of our deliberations . . . /

7. In addressing the problem of . . . /

8. In taking the floor here for the first time . . . /

9. In this landmark year of . . . /

10. In setting about the task of . . ./

General Adverbial Clauses 3

In the following excerpt from a speech, identify any clauses that can stand on their own. Then, translate each passage deciding where to place them in the sentence, or making separate sentences out of the independent clauses.

Since it will to some extent involve a renunciation of sovereign rights, every state must of necessity proceed with caution and circumspection, subjecting its far-reaching provisions to an exacting scrutiny before jettisoning to some extent existing arrangements and procedures as to interstate co-operation and mutual assistance in this field and venturing on uncharted seas. (Statement by representative of Sri Lanka).

General Adverbial Clauses 2

In the following excerpt from a speech, identify any clauses that can stand on their own.

Then, translate each passage deciding where to place them in the sentence, or making separate sentences out of the independent clauses.

Taking an authoritative position on these issues, Belarus intends to present during this session of the General Assembly, on behalf of and on the instructions of the states of Commonwealth of Independent States, a joint declaration of the CIS on issues of the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems.

General Adverbial Clauses 1

In the following excerpt from a speech, identify any clauses that can stand on their own.

Then, translate each passage deciding where to place them in the sentence, or making separate sentences out of the independent clauses.

Let us take a look at this experience and potential in those areas which, as is widely recognized and attested to even by this current debate, have become very important for preserving world peace and security.

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