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In today's lesson, we will learn how to make the difference between the cause and the purpose in English plus learn a few expressions. | |||
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/English/Vocabulary/Difference-between-ROBBER%2C-BURGLAR%2C-MUGGER-and-THIEF|Difference between ROBBER, BURGLAR ...]], [[Language/English/Vocabulary/Words-ending-with-the-suffix-less|Words ending with the suffix less]], [[Language/English/Vocabulary/Parts-of-the-Body|Parts of the Body]] & [[Language/English/Vocabulary/Homophones-II|Homophones II]]. | |||
==Express Cause (or reason) in English== | ==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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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
http://languagelearningbase.com/19645/expressing-purpose-reason-cause-result-effect | * http://languagelearningbase.com/19645/expressing-purpose-reason-cause-result-effect | ||
* https://www.dailywritingtips.com/because-of-and-due-to/ | |||
==Other Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/English/Vocabulary/Meaning-of-ain't|Meaning of ain't]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Vocabulary/Altogether-and-all-together|Altogether and all together]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Vocabulary/Any-and-no|Any and no]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Vocabulary/How-to-Write-a-Good-CV|How to Write a Good CV]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Vocabulary/Most-Common-Greek-Roots|Most Common Greek Roots]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Vocabulary/Arise-and-rise|Arise and rise]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Vocabulary/Useful-English-Acronyms-and-Abbreviations|Useful English Acronyms and Abbreviations]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Vocabulary/French-words-used-in-English|French words used in English]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Vocabulary/Alone,-lonely,-lonesome-and-lone|Alone, lonely, lonesome and lone]] | |||
* [[Language/English/Vocabulary/Allow,-permit-and-let|Allow, permit and let]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:06, 26 March 2023
In today's lesson, we will learn how to make the difference between the cause and the purpose in English plus learn a few expressions.
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Difference between ROBBER, BURGLAR ..., Words ending with the suffix less, Parts of the Body & Homophones II.
Express Cause (or reason) in English[edit | edit source]
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".
Examples to express cause in English[edit | edit source]
- 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.
Express Purpose (or effect) in English[edit | edit source]
The purpose is an object to be reached, a target, an aim or a goal. It is expressed by the English "in order to".
Examples to express purpose in English[edit | edit source]
- 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.
Videos[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
- http://languagelearningbase.com/19645/expressing-purpose-reason-cause-result-effect
- https://www.dailywritingtips.com/because-of-and-due-to/
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Meaning of ain't
- Altogether and all together
- Any and no
- How to Write a Good CV
- Most Common Greek Roots
- Arise and rise
- Useful English Acronyms and Abbreviations
- French words used in English
- Alone, lonely, lonesome and lone
- Allow, permit and let