Purpose Clauses.

1) He opened the window. He wanted to let fresh air in.(in order to)

He opened the window ________________________________________________

2)I took my camera becauseI wanted to take some photos.(so that)

I took my camera _________________________________________

3)He studied really hard. He wanted to get better marks.(in order to)

He studied really hard___________________________________

4)Jason learns Chinese. His aim is to work in China.( to)

Jason learns Chinese____________________________________

5) I’ve collected money so that you can travel with us (for…….)

I’ve collected money.

6)Many people left Turkey in 1960s.They wanted to find jobs in Germany.( in order to)

Many people left Turkey in 1960s.

7)She attends to a course. She wants to learn chess.(to)

She attends to a course.

8)Linda turned on the lights .She wanted to see better.(so that)

Linda turned on the lights.

9)I will come with you .I want to help you.(in order to)

I will come with you.

10)We are going to cinema. We will watch a horror film.(to)

We are going to cinema.

11)You must take your umbrella so that you won’t get wet.(in order)

You must take your umbrella_____________________________---

12)He waited at the counter because he wanted to see her.(in order)

He waited at the counter_________________________

13)We all put on our coats since we were feeling cold.(so that)
We all put on ________________________________

CLAUSES OF CONTRAST

1. Although I sleep a lot, I come to class feeling kind of tired.

Despite…

2. Even though USA became independent in 1776, poor people still had problems to get by.
In spite of…

3. Although he was having financial trouble, he bought that costly flat.

(However)

4. Mark invited me to his housewarming. However, I couldn’t make it.

Although

5. He lived comfortably downtown. Nevertheless, he decided to move to the suburbs.

Despite…

6. He had everything, but he was very unhappy.

Although…
In spite…

7. Despite having practiced my Chinese very hard, I still don’t know how to speak it.
Even though…

8. In spite of the fact that I have read the novel, I can’t understand it.
Although…
I have read the novel…

9. Even though she lives comfortably, she has some serious nervous breakdowns.
(Even so,)

10. I bought a new computer last month. However, it’s already broken.
Although

CLAUSES OF REASON.

1. Many parents worry because their children may have drugs abuse.
Due to...
 2. There's a big global economic crisis because there have been many capitalist speculators.
As...

3. Japanese is very difficult since it's very different from European languages.
Owing to...

4. Some American teachers are using rap songs for their students. Therefore, they're getting
very good results.
Some students are getting...

5. You ought to concentrate on your English so that you can improve it.
As _______________________________

6. Many people think that things haven't changed very much because we have the same
political tensions as in the 70s.
Since___________

7. Pink Floyd combined commercial sounds with political involvement. As a result, they were
very popular.
Pink Floyd were very...

8. Many music bands are well-known because they sing in English.

Due to...

9. My friend Raúl can travel across the USA with no problems because he's got an excellent
command of English.
Owing to...
As...

RESULT CLAUSES (SO/SUCH...)

1. He is a good man. Everybody loves him.

He...
2. The building was finished in a year. They built very fast.
They...
3. They played very enthusiastically. The other team was beaten.
They...
4. It was a terrible accident. Only few people weren't hurt.
It...
5. I could not speak. I was vey touched.
I...
6. The house was burnt down. The fire raged strongly.
The fire...
7. The pipes were frozen. It was very cold.
It...
8. He spoke in a very loud voice. Everybody could hear him.
He...
9. Heavy rain fell. The streets were soon flooded.
Such...
10. It is much unexpected. No one could believe it.
It...