In order to / so that / such a

In order to / so that / such a

In order to

We use IN ORDER TO + verb to express the reason for doing something. The verb after "to" must refer to the subject of the sentence.

Paul has stopped playing tennis (in order) to have more time with his family.

(In order) to find out the time, Kate asked a stranger.

So that

We use SO THAT + a statement to explain why somebody has done something.

Paul has stopped playing tennis so (that) he has more time with his family.

SO + Adjective / adverb to explain the consequences or results of a situation.

It was so cold (that) we all had to put on extra clothes.

So that

We use so (that) to explain our reasons for making changes.

Alex can move with Peter so (that) Sarah has her own bedroom.

We use so + adjective + that tp explain the results of a situation.

We found Venice so expensive that we only stayed for 3 days.

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We couldn't go because it was very cold.

It was

we couldn't go out.

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My cousins moved to another hotel because there was a lot of noise.

There was

my cousins moved to another hotel

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My sister spent a year abroad because she wanted to learn many languages. (re-write without using because)

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It's a real pity you have to move because you want to find a better job. (re write without using because)

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I am going to Canada first because I need to find a new place to live. (do not use because)

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I took a part time job because I needed to pay for my expenses.

.............. to pay for my expenses, I took a part time job.

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I took a part time job because I needed to pay for my expenses.

I took a part time job .................... I could pay for my expenses.