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==Cause (or reason)== | ==Express Cause (or reason) in English== | ||
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". | ||
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*'''As''' you are a foreigner you can't express your opinions on the situation in the area. | *'''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. | *'''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". | ||
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Express Cause (or reason) in English
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.