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The document outlines four types of clauses: Clauses of Contrast, which express opposing ideas; Clauses of Reason, which provide explanations for actions; Clauses of Purpose, which state the intended outcomes; and Clauses of Result, which indicate the effects of actions. Each type includes common conjunctions and examples to illustrate their usage. This serves as a guide for understanding how to construct sentences that convey complex relationships between ideas.

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Neba

The document outlines four types of clauses: Clauses of Contrast, which express opposing ideas; Clauses of Reason, which provide explanations for actions; Clauses of Purpose, which state the intended outcomes; and Clauses of Result, which indicate the effects of actions. Each type includes common conjunctions and examples to illustrate their usage. This serves as a guide for understanding how to construct sentences that convey complex relationships between ideas.

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Clauses of Contrast

These clauses express a contradiction or opposite relationship between two


ideas. Despite one fact, another unexpected fact occurs.

Common Conjunctions Used:

although, though, even though: Used to introduce a surprising or contrasting


fact.

whereas, while: Used to show direct comparison or contrast.

but, yet: Often used in compound sentences to indicate contrast.

Examples:

Although he studied hard, he failed the exam.

She enjoys reading, whereas her brother prefers sports.

He is rich but unhappy.

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2. Clauses of Reason

These clauses provide a reason or cause for an action, decision, or situation.

Common Conjunctions Used:

because: Introduces the reason directly.

since: Used when the reason is already known or understood.

as: Indicates a reason casually or informally.

for: Used in formal or literary contexts to explain the reason.


Examples:

She stayed home because she wasn’t feeling well.

Since it’s your birthday, let’s celebrate!

As it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.

He apologized, for he knew he was wrong.

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3. Clauses of Purpose

These clauses explain the intended result or goal of an action. They answer
the question “Why?” or “For what purpose?”

Common Conjunctions Used:

so that: Explains why something is done, often with a specific purpose in


mind.

in order that: Similar to “so that,” used in formal contexts.

for the purpose of: Explicitly states the purpose.

Examples:

She speaks slowly so that everyone can understand her.

We left early in order that we could catch the train.

He works overtime for the purpose of saving money for college.


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4. Clauses of Result

These clauses indicate the outcome or effect of an action or event. They


answer the question “What happened as a result?”

Common Conjunctions Used:

so…that: Highlights the degree of something, leading to a result.

such…that: Used when emphasizing a characteristic or quality that causes


the result.

therefore, as a result, consequently: Indicate the logical consequence of a


situation.

Examples:

He was so tired that he fell asleep immediately.

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

The roads were icy; therefore, driving was dangerous.

The experiment failed. As a result, they had to restart the project.

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