The cat was staring at the bird outside. It appeared ...

★ Adverbial Clauses of Manner and Result

The cat was staring at the bird outside. It appeared that it wanted to catch it.

A. The cat was staring at the bird outside as if it wanted to catch it.

B. The cat was staring at the bird outside as if it didn’t want to catch it.

C. The cat was staring at the bird outside although it wanted to catch it.

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The teacher was explaining the lesson patiently. She wanted everyone to understand it fully.

A. The teacher was explaining the lesson patiently as though she didn’t care if anyone understood.

B. The teacher was explaining the lesson patiently like she wanted everyone to understand it fully.

C. The teacher was explaining the lesson patiently as if she had already taught it.