Clauses of purposes (so that, in order that)
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) ___________________________________________________________