Could you kindly tell me the difference between " as soon as " and " once "

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1. I 've been studying adjective clause via a site. http://netgrammar.altec.org/Units/Unit_10/a101c10_101000.html . A piece of sentence in it that I couldn't understand, "If the subject relative pronoun is followed by the verb be in any tense, both the relative pronoun and the verb be can be omitted " . Could you take a instance to explain it for me ? Thanks !!

2. Could you kindly tell me the difference between " as soon as " and " once " ? Thanks !!

Marius Hancu · Accepted Answer

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as soon as accentuates immediacy/urgency, once doesn't, but sometimes they're synonymous:
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as soon as

Function: conjunction
: immediately at or just after the time that<as soon as he came, the meeting began>

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once

Variant(s): also once that
Function: conjunction

: when once : if once : at the moment when : as soon as <once the job is finished, we'll have nothing to worry about> <once that he finds you, you'll have to be careful>

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Marius Hancu · Answer

>Could you take a instance to explain it for me
an instant

Pandoraa · Answer

Dear Alanou here are some example sentences with different tenses:

* Sandra Bullock, who is a movie star, lives in Hollywood.

* Sandar Bullock , a movie star, lives in Hollywood. ( relative pronoun and be is omitted)

* Alan Wright , who was a successful journalist, died last month.

* Alan Wright , a successful journalist, died last month.

Hope it' a bit clear now.

Pandoraa · Answer

Marius,

Once (when) you graduate, you will become a successful lawyer. (no urgency)

As soon as you see him, give him the message. (urgent)

Still, sometimes they can be used interchangebly..

Marius Hancu · Answer

PandoraaMarius,

Once (when) you graduate, you will become a successful lawyer. (no urgency)

As soon as you see him, give him the message. (urgent)

Still, sometimes they can be used interchangebly..

This is what I said:
as soon as accentuates immediacy, once doesn't
should have said immediacy/urgency (edited)

Pandoraa · Answer

Oooops sorry Marius, it was meant to be a reply for Anoua..

CalifJim · Answer

"If the subject relative pronoun is followed by the verb be in any tense, both the relative pronoun and the verb be can be omitted "

This is also called Whiz-Deletion (from which is, who is).

The person who is meeting with us today is the manager of manufacturing. >
The person meeting with us today is the manager of manufacturing.

I normally use that pen which is on the table. >
I normally use that pen on the table.

However, that rule cannot always be applied, for example, when an adjective follows the verb in the relative clause.

The committee chose the plan which was most profitable.
*The committee chose the plan most profitable.

Here, the adjective must be moved to the left.

The committee chose the most profitable plan.

CJ

Alanou · Answer

Thanks all you guys !!! I got it now !

Goodman · Answer

Alanou
1. I 've been studying adjective clause via a site. http://netgrammar.altec.org/Units/Unit_10/a101c10_101000.html . A piece of sentence in it that I couldn't understand, "If the subject relative pronoun is followed by the verb be in any tense, both the relative pronoun and the verb be can be omitted " . Could you take a instance to explain it for me ? Thanks !!

2. Could you kindly tell me the difference between " as soon as " and " once " ? Thanks !!

I am also certain that my angle looking at this question may be different than some of the answers. A lot of words and English phrases by straight definition from the dictionary look as if they can be interchangeable. However, it's not the case. Their meanings may sound alike but can create an awkward tone when used n the wrong context. This is my take on the topic.

[Once] has another meaning besides [immediate].

He was [once] a millionaire. [once] means sometime ago, it was true or happened.

[Once] = [The moment] I heard his name, I know we are in trouble.

I want all the reports at my desk [at once] = I want them right now!

[As soon as]/[Once] I learn anything new, I will call you [at once]/ immediately. The two applications of [once] bear different meanings.

As soon as you get home, can you please call me? = Can you call me the minute you get home? These two sentences have identical meanings. [Once] / [immediately] for some reason, just has that harsh tone to my ears in this context. However, if someone said to you “you didn’t call me and I was worried sick about you!” and you said “ Yes I did. I’d called you several times once I got in the door but your phone was busy!”. In this context [once] sounds ok to me. I guess you can say [[once] / immediately has a heavier tone and emphasis to a context.

There really is no rule to guide you as to when and how to use these phrases correctly.

Anonymous · Answer

Dear sir,
I would like to ask about the different between as soon as and if.
eg should we use if in this sentence? If yes, why and if no why?
I will pay you back if I get my salary.

Could you kindly tell me the difference between " as soon as " and " once "

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