Scribd
Upload
85 views21 pages

CGC Upper Intermediate W23V2 Clauses of Concession Result and Purpose Rules

For workhndnx jnejeixk uwismdb

Uploaded by

y950191
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
85 views21 pages

CGC Upper Intermediate W23V2 Clauses of Concession Result and Purpose Rules

For workhndnx jnejeixk uwismdb

Uploaded by

y950191
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 21

Clauses of Purpose, Result and Concession

Communicative Grammar Course


Upper-Intermediate Week 23 Video 2 - Grammar Rules

Don’t Panic English


Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF PURPOSE

STRUCTURES USE EXAMPLES

I just called to invite you to a


to + base form
party.

The subject of the verb and


He walked in quietly so as
so as (not) to + base form the infinitive is always the
not to wake up his parents.
same.

We’re saving money


in order (not) to + base form
in order to buy a new car.
Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF PURPOSE

STRUCTURES USE EXAMPLES

to express the purpose or I use the electric knife


for + -ing form
function of an item for cutting meat.
Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF PURPOSE

STRUCTURES USE EXAMPLES

Please close the door so


so that + subject + can / purpose with present or
that the cat can't come in.
may / will future time reference

He walked quietly so that


so that + subject +could / purpose with past time
nobody could hear his
might / would reference
footsteps.
Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF PURPOSE

STRUCTURES USE EXAMPLES

I'll take an umbrella in case


purpose with present or
it rains.
in case + present tense future time reference

He gave me his telephone


in case + past tense purpose with past time
number in case I wanted to
reference
call him.
Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF RESULT

We use Clauses of Result to express the result of an action or a


conclusion.
Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF RESULT

so + adjective / adverb + that

That Maths problem was so difficult that I couldn't solve it.


They shouted so loudly that everybody heard them.
Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF RESULT

so + much / many / little / few + that

I've heard this song so many times that I know it by heart now.
Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF RESULT

such + a/an + (adjective) + singular countable noun + that

It was such a beautiful day that we decided to go for a picnic.


Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF RESULT

such + (adjective) + uncountable noun / plural countable noun + that

She was wearing such strange clothes that everyone was looking at
her.
Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF RESULT

such + a lot of + noun + that

I've put on such a lot of weight that I don't fit into my clothes
anymore.
Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF RESULT

too + adjective or adverb + (for somebody) + full infinitive

This dress is too expensive for me to buy.


Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF RESULT

(not) + adjective or adverb + enough + (for somebody) + full infinitive

This dress isn't big enough for me to wear.


Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF RESULT

NOTE
That can be omitted, especially in spoken English.
It was such a beautiful day (that) we decided to go for a picnic.
Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF CONCESSION

We use Clauses of Concession to express contrast or opposition to


the main clause.
Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF CONCESSION

although / though / even though + subject + verb

Although / Even though / Though he was starving, he didn't take


any of the food they offered him.
Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF CONCESSION

in spite of / despite + noun


+ -ing form
+ the fact that
Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF CONCESSION

in spite of / despite + noun


+ -ing form
+ what…
Despite the heavy rain, it was very hot.
In spite of feeling afraid, Jim went on the rollercoaster.
Despite what you may think, that's not the case.
Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF CONCESSION

in spite of / despite + the fact + that clause

He went dancing in spite of the fact that he had a terrible headache.


He went dancing despite the fact that he had a terrible headache.
Grammar Rules
CLAUSES OF CONCESSION

NOTE

Though is used in spoken English and


it can be placed at the beginning or at the end of the sentence.
Let’s practise all of them in the next video.

You might also like