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    Purpose, Reason and Result PDF

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    The document discusses three types of subordinate conjunctions - purpose, reason, and result. For purpose, conjunctions like "so as to" and "so that" are used to indicate intent. Reason conjunctions like "since," "because," and "owing to" provide an explanation or cause. Result conjunctions such as "as a result," "therefore," and "then" show consequences or effects.

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    The document discusses three types of subordinate conjunctions - purpose, reason, and result. For purpose, conjunctions like "so as to" and "so that" are used to indicate intent. Reason conjunctions like "since," "because," and "owing to" provide an explanation or cause. Result conjunctions such as "as a result," "therefore," and "then" show consequences or effects.

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    The document discusses three types of subordinate conjunctions - purpose, reason, and result. For purpose, conjunctions like "so as to" and "so that" are used to indicate intent. Reason conjunctions like "since," "because," and "owing to" provide an explanation or cause. Result conjunctions such as "as a result," "therefore," and "then" show consequences or effects.

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    Purpose, Reason and Result PDF

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    The document discusses three types of subordinate conjunctions - purpose, reason, and result. For purpose, conjunctions like "so as to" and "so that" are used to indicate intent. Reason conjunctions like "since," "because," and "owing to" provide an explanation or cause. Result conjunctions such as "as a result," "therefore," and "then" show consequences or effects.

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    Purpose:

    Examples:

     We had a meeting today so as to discuss next year's programme.


     He did all he could for her not to worry.
     I moved to France so that I could improve my French.
     Everyone did their best in order to finish the work.

    Reason:

    Examples:

     Since you don't believe me, I won't give evidence.


     Because of his lack of training he had difficulties finding a job.
     He gave him his jacket out of pity.
     On account of the weather we didn't go for a walk.
     Billy was punished for lying to his teacher.
     Owing to the snow,the planes couldn't take off.
     As you are a foreigner you can't express your opinions on the situation in the area.
     Seeing that you aren't interested I' ll do it by myself.

    Result:

    Examples:

     He missed the early train, as a result he was too late for the job interview.
     The result of his trial, therefore, could hardly have been other than a foregone
    conclusion.
     If he locked the door, then Kitty is trapped inside.

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