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The document provides examples to demonstrate the use of conjunctions and phrases to express purpose, reason, cause, result, and contrast in English sentences. It includes multiple choice questions and exercises to complete sentences using specific words provided to maintain similar meaning. The exercises focus on using words and phrases like "therefore", "consequently", "so that", "because", "although", "despite", and "in order to" to link and relate ideas.

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Worksheet PDF

The document provides examples to demonstrate the use of conjunctions and phrases to express purpose, reason, cause, result, and contrast in English sentences. It includes multiple choice questions and exercises to complete sentences using specific words provided to maintain similar meaning. The exercises focus on using words and phrases like "therefore", "consequently", "so that", "because", "although", "despite", and "in order to" to link and relate ideas.

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Expressing purpose; reason/cause; result, contrast

A) Choose the correct alternative .


1. The road was under water. The Police _______ closed it to traffic. (therefore / due to)
2. A strike by air traffic controllers has begun. Many flights have __________ been cancelled. ( since /
consequently)
3. Olivia booked a babysitter_________ she could go out for the evening. ( to / so that)
4. Ive got no money,______ Ive got to earn more. (so / in ordet to)
5. I turned the heating on ________ it was cold. ( because / because of)
6. Melanie was hurrying _____ catch the bus. (for / to)
7. It was cold, ________ I turned the heating on. ( so / however)
8. The government took several measures ________ reduce crime. ( to / in order to)
9. The staff are working at weekends _________ complete the project. ( so that / so as to)
10. Jessica was hurrying ___________ miss the train. (in order to / in order not to)
11. Ill give you a map _________ you can find the way back. ( so as to / so that )
12. ___________ it was raining, I stayed home. ( because of / since)
13. _____________ the rain, I stayed home. ( because of/ despite )
B) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given.
1. Sue went shopping so she could buy herself a new television. (to)
Sue _____________________________________________________________________________
2. Harry left early because he didnt want to miss the bus. (as)
Harry _______________________________________________________________________________
3. Jane gave up smoking because she wanted to save money. ( in order to)
Jane ____________________________________________________________________________
C) Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
1. Despite the cold weather, we all went for a walk.
Although it ___________________________________________________________________________
2. I tried to persuade her. I didnt succeed, however.
Although ____________________________________________________________________________
3. It was raining, but I went swimming anyway.
In spite of ___________________________________________________________________________
4. I like fish, but I dont like catching them myself.
Although ____________________________________________________________________________
5. Ann felt ill, but insisted on going to work.
Despite _____________________________________________________________________________
6. We expected Larry to accept the job, but he didnt.
We expected Larry to accept the job. He ___________________________________________________

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