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B1 - conjunctions

EXERCISE 1 Read about Michael learning English. Which of the sentences expresses
reason, purpose and result?

1. He wanted to improve his language

in no time.
Michael attended an 2. He needed to get a language
intensive English
course last summer. certificate for his new job.

3. He didn't have enough time to be


with his family.

EXERCISE 2 Match reason, purpose and result with their definitions.

REASON
something that happens or exists because of something
else

PURPOSE
the cause of an event or situation

why you do something or why something exists


RESULT

EXERCISE 3 Combine the sentences from ex.1 using linking words of reason, purpose and
result.

REASON

PURPOSE

RESULT

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EXERCISE 4 Match the beginnings of these sentences with their endings.

a. you're the oldest.


1. We were unable to get sponsors. b. let's have a cup of coffee.
2. He came home early c. in order to see his children before they
3. The flight was delayed went to bed.
4. Since we've got a few minutes to wait d. I stopped running.
for the train, e. to do our best at work.
5. My knee started hurting so f. Therefore, we had to abandon the
6. We can't go to Julia's party project.
7. You can go first as g. because we are going away that
8. We all need stress weekend.
h. because of bad weather.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

EXERCISE 5 Which of the bold words/phrases express reason, purpose and result.

REASON PURPOSE RESULT

EXERCISE 6 Which of the bold words/phrases are followed by:

an infinitive?
a clause?
a noun?

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EXERCISE 7 Complete the sentences with linking words of reason, purpose or result. More
than one answer may be correct.

1. __________ make this cake, you'll need two eggs, 175 grams of sugar and 175 grams
of flour.
2. Many shops are doing badly __________ the economic situation.
3. I'm afraid I'm not a very good advertisement for the diet __________ I've actually put
on weight!
4. Several members have not replied for over three years and their names have
__________ been removed from the mailing list.
5. I almost missed my flight __________ there was a long queue in the duty-free shop.
6. Mrs Weaver had to work full-time __________ earn a living for herself and her family
of five children.

EXERCISE 8 Complete the sentences.

The weather was nice yesterday so... I don't drink coffee as...

I was under the weather because... She got up early in order to...

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EXERCISE 9 Read the B1 PET Speaking Part 3 exam task. What is the purpose of finding a
new activity? Discuss the options available to the man and think about the
reasons and results of each action.

A young man works very hard, and has only one free
day a week. He wants to find an activity to help him
relax. Here are some activities that could help him
relax.
Talk together about the different activities he could
do, and say which would be most relaxing.

He can go fishing because he can spend some


time outside, instead of sitting the whole day
REASON at home. REASON
Therefore, he can breathe some fresh air, get
some vitamin D and escape from the noise of
RESULT the city. RESULT

REASON REASON

RESULT RESULT

REASON REASON

RESULT RESULT

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EXERCISE 10 Talk in pairs. Do the task below.

A young man works very hard, and has only one free day a week. He wants
to find an activity to help him relax. Here are some activities that could
help him relax.
Talk together about the different activities he could do, and say which
would be most relaxing.

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