There are a few different clauses, but we will focus on clauses with to, for, and so that. A clause that expresses an idea that suggests the opposite of the main part of the sentence. Clauses of reason, purpose, result and concession by shantal. Alan studies english every day so that he can find a new job. Clauses of contrast, purpose, reason and result enable subjects and objects in a complex sentence to relate to each other correctly. An adverb clause a dependent clause is a group of words that plays the role of an adverb. Oct 29, 2015 clauses of reason they are used to explain the reason why sth happens or is done. In spite of, despite, although, in order to, so as to, due to, etc. A collection of downloadable worksheets, exercises and activities to teach clauses of concession, shared by english language teachers. Clauses of concession, english grammar, advanced english. Subordinate clauses cannot stand own their own and must be attached to an independent clause.
Reason and cause as, because, since, because of, due to, owning to, now that a as, because, since. This slideshow page provides you with reference and practice material on these three types of adverbial clause. There is an explanation and 4 exercises to complete and rewrite. As since because daniel wanted to improve his intonation, he joined the english. Mar 06, 2011 adverb clauses of cause or reason are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions because, as, since and that. You will often need to use purpose, reason and result clauses in your written and spoken work at university. As it was getting late, i decided i should go home. Fill the gaps with suitable conjunctions, linkers, and prepositions expressing contrast. Reason and cause as, because, since, because of, due to. We decided to take the train because our car broke down last week. Purpose clauses purpose clauses are those which can be linked by in order to or so that and talk about purpose.
Adverb clauses of purpose english practice learn and. The why game for practicing clauses of reason and purpose this is an activity i did with with an intermediate group of young learners who absolutely loved it. Usually use the form of a toinfinitive clause nstead of using toinfinitive, it is often used in order to or. Clauses of contrast, purpose, reason and result english learning. Clauses of reason they are used to explain the reason why sth happens or is done. Created using powtoon free sign up at create animated videos and animated prese. Clauses of purpose, reason and result english esl worksheets for distance learning and physical classrooms.
Even if creates a subordinate clause that has both of conditional and of concessive sentences. Many parents worry because their children may have drugs abuse. The most common expression to talk about purpose in the infinitive of purpose, simply the word to. We place so as to and so that can only be placed between two clause. Concessive, purpose, reason and result clausesd result clauses most of the following examples have been taken from. It must be break time, because i see many people in the canteen.
Clauses of contrast, purpose, reason and result rules. Fill the gaps with suitable conjunctions, linkers, and prepositions expressing contrast, concession, and comparison as required by the context. You use contrast clauses when you want to make two statements, one of which contrasts with the other or makes it appear unexpected or surprising. The why game for practicing clauses of reason and purpose. Ways of expressing the relationship between causereason and resulteffect i. Clauses of purpose explain the reason for an action. Nov 01, 2016 a clause that expresses an idea that suggests the opposite of the main part of the sentence. They are introduced with the following words or expressions. In spite of having a bad teacher, she passed her test. We decided to take the train because of the heavy traffic at that time of day. Welcome to esl printables, the website where english language teachers exchange resources. Ways of expressing the relationship between causereason and resulteffect.
We use certain clauses to show why somebody does something. Welcome to esl printables, the website where english language teachers. In comparison withcompared with our results, their results are not very convincing. Expressing reason, purpose and contrast reason because. It led to what was easily the longest conversations theyd had in english all year. As he was not there i left a message with his mother.
Doc adverb clause of contrast concession fatima gourari. Daniel joined the english drama club because as since he wanted to improve his intonation. Clauses of concession, english grammar, advanced english grammar. We were asked to say over in order to finish the project. Perfect your knowledge of clauses of contrast, purpose, reason and result using our clear grammar rules, examples and practice exercises. Clauses of purpose, english grammar, advanced english grammar. Because everything looked different, i had no idea where to go. Katie will go to england to study gardening next september. This text provides an overview of clauses of contrast, outlining the various types as well as giving examples and practice exercises for each. We threw our ballast overboard, so that the airship might clear the treetops. A selfstudy reference and practice book for intermediate students of english.
The adverb clause of reason and reason is used to show cause and effect or reason and result. Reviewing some basic grammar points 7th in the series focus on clauses. Time, purpose, result, reason and contrast for upper intermediate and lower advanced students. In this video stuart explains how we use clauses to show purpose in english. Recommended for preintermediate or intermediate students who are asked to rewrite the sentences given using the purpose expressions in bra. Time, purpose, result, reason and contrast for upper. Common conjunctions used to introduce adverb clauses of purpose are. Adverb clauses of cause or reason are introduced by the subordinating conjunctions because, as, since and that. Clauses of purpose the conjunctions used are so that, so, so as tov usually comes after a main clausethe purpose of using these conjunctions. We must be near the beach, because i can hear the waves.
Adverbial clauses of cause or reason questions 15 put a tick next to the 5 sentences that have examples of adverbial clauses of causereason. Adverb clause of cause and reason exercises learn esl. It admits or concedes some fact or supposition in spite of which the assertion in the main clause is made. Sep 04, 2014 learn english with our grammar tutorials. Note that an adverb clause is a subordinate clause. As since because daniel wanted to improve his intonation. Clauses of reason rewrite the sentences using the word given. When you want to explain why something happens, you can use a clause of reason introduced by a conjunction because, as and since or a phrase introduced. Clauses of contrast, purpose, reason and result rules and. After introducing the topic, these cards can be used to clear out doubts on the structure and formation of these clauses. Clauses of contrast, purpose, reason and result test english. Its an inductive procedure that can be fun to apply in the classro.
English esl concession worksheets most downloaded 6 results. Purpose clauses intermediate worksheet busy teacher. Transformation and multiple exercises on clauses of concession, reason and purpose. In spite of working hard, he couldnt pass the test 2. A concessive clause is usually introduced by a subordinate conjunction, though, although or even if. Clauses of purpose, reasoncause and resulteffect i. John worked day and night that the plans might be ready in time. A clause which tells us about the purpose of the verb in the main clause is known as an adverb clause of purpose. A concession is a contrast between a predicted action and a circumstance which should logically prevent the action. Clauses and phrases of reason when you want to explain why something happens, you can use a clause of reason introduced by a conjunction because, as and since or a phrase introduced by because of. A subordinate clause may express purpose or result.
This slideshow page provides you with reference and practice material on. More formally, this can be extended to in order to or so as to with the same meaning. Lesson b clauses of contrast and purpose english file. We can begin a clause to give reason with these words. Since he has apologized we will take no further action against him. Some contrast clauses called concessive clauses are introduced by conjunctions such as although, even though or while.