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==Cause== | ==Cause (or reason)== | ||
A cause is the source of, the reason for an event or action that which produces or effects a result. It is expressed by the English "due to". | A cause is the source of, the reason for an event or action that which produces or effects a result. It is expressed by the English "due to". | ||
===Expressions to express cause in English=== | ===Expressions to express cause in English=== | ||
*He was frustrated '''due to''' the mucked up windscreen. | |||
*'''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. | |||
==Purpose== | ==Purpose== | ||
The purpose is an object to be reached, a target, an aim or a goal. It is expressed by the English "in order to". | The purpose is an object to be reached, a target, an aim or a goal. It is expressed by the English "in order to". | ||
===Expressions to express purpose in English=== | ===Expressions to express purpose in English=== | ||
*Everyone did their best '''in order to''' finish the work. | |||
*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. | |||
Revision as of 10:27, 30 September 2018
Cause (or reason)
A cause is the source of, the reason for an event or action that which produces or effects a result. It is expressed by the English "due to".
Expressions to express cause in English
- He was frustrated due to the mucked up windscreen.
- 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.
Purpose
The purpose is an object to be reached, a target, an aim or a goal. It is expressed by the English "in order to".
Expressions to express purpose in English
- Everyone did their best in order to finish the work.
- 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.