Grammar: Expressing Purpose and Reason
1. Expressing Purpose
a. To + infinitive:
I study to get good grades.
b. In order to + infinitive:
She works hard in order to support her family.
c. So as to + infinitive:
He left early so as not to miss the train.
d. So that + clause (can/could/will/would):
I saved money so that I could buy a car.
2. Expressing Reason
a. Because + clause:
I stayed home because I was sick.
b. Because of + noun:
The flight was cancelled because of the storm.
c. Since/As + clause:
Since it was raining, we stayed inside.
d. Due to / Owing to + noun:
The delay was due to technical problems.
Exercises
- Combine: I went to the library. I wanted to study. → I went to the library ______.
- She was late. The traffic was heavy. → She was late ______.
See Conditional Sentences and Modal Verbs.
مدونة التربية و التعليم في الجزائر – دروس، فروض، نتائج امتحانات مدونة التربية والتعليم في الجزائر | تحضير الدروس، فروض واختبارات، نتائج البكالوريا وBEM، مسابقات التوظيف، والتوجيه المدرسي للطلاب وأولياء الأمور.