The child hesitated before speaking. He appeared that he was ...

★ Adverbial Clauses of Manner and Result

The child hesitated before speaking. He appeared that he was unsure of what to say.

A. The child hesitated before speaking as though unsure of what to say.

B. The child hesitated before speaking as though he was certain of what to say.

C. The child hesitated before speaking like he had a lot to say.

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The dog wagged its tail excitedly. You could tell it was happy to see its owner.

A. The dog wagged its tail excitedly as it was happy to see its owner.

B. The dog wagged its tail excitedly as though it didn’t notice its owner.

C. The dog wagged its tail excitedly like it was confused by its owner.