Clauses of purposes (so that, in order that) 1. She is studying hard so that she can pass the exam. (SO AS TO) ___________________________________________________________ 2. She wore sunglasses in order that she wouldn’t be recognized. (IN ORDER NOT TO) ___________________________________________________________ 3. He climbed the tree to get the kite. (SO THAT) ___________________________________________________________ 4. He came into the room quietly so as not to waken the baby. (SO THAT) ___________________________________________________________ 5. We revise the lesson carefully in order that we could do the test better. (WITH A VIEW TO + V-ing) ___________________________________________________________ Clauses of reasons (because, as, since, for, now that) 1. We couldn’t go picnic for the weather was bad. (BECAUSE OF) ___________________________________________________________ 2. Seals can keep themselves warm as they have a thick layer of blubber under their fur. ___________________________________________________________ (THANKS TO) 3. She was unable to warn her mother that she would be late because the telephone was broken. ___________________________________________________________ (DUE TO) 4. Mary Smith decided to give up her job since she had to take care of her children. (BECAUSE OF) ___________________________________________________________ 5. In order to stay open, the charity shop needs at least four helpers. (IN ORDER THAT) ___________________________________________________________ 6. He had to retire early on account of his bad health. (SINCE) ___________________________________________________________ 7. I could finish the project owing to his help. (BECAUSE) ___________________________________________________________ 8. Now that we have labour-saving devices, housework is no longer a burden. (THANKS TO) ___________________________________________________________ Clauses of results (so…that, such…that, so, therefore) 1. He was so inexperienced that he couldn’t do the job. (TOO…TO) ___________________________________________________________ 2. The ladder is too short to reach the window. (SO…THAT) ___________________________________________________________ 3. Ba is so young that he can’t stay home alone. (TOO…TO) ___________________________________________________________ 4. I’m too busy to talk to you. (SO…THAT) ___________________________________________________________ 5. He is so strong that he can carry that suitcase. (SO) ___________________________________________________________ 6. Minh is not tall enough to be a good basketball player. (SO) ___________________________________________________________ 7. The children didn’t wake up early so they missed the firework display. (…ENOUGH TO) ___________________________________________________________ 8. I am very anxious; therefore, I cannot wait for you any longer. (SO…THAT) ___________________________________________________________ 9. The ice is quite thick .We can walk on it. (…ENOUGH TO) 10. The food was very hot .We couldn’t eat it. (TOO…TO) ___________________________________________________________