LINKING WORDS

LINKING WORDS

By Lupita perez

​RESULT

Use SO, to show the RESULT of an action!

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EXAMPLES:

She wants to go to party, so she is cleaning the house.

It's hot outside so let's drink lemonade!

My students are paying attention so they won't have questions about the topic.​

​REASON

Use BECAUSE to express a reason.

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EXAMPLES:

You're studying English because you want to get your diploma.​

He's eating healthy because she wants to run a marathon.

She works hard because she wants to go on vacation.​

​PURPOSE

Use TO, IN ORDER TO, IN ORDER NOT TO, SO THAT to express WHY you do something.​

EXAMPLES:

I'm watching a movie to relax.​

They saved money in order to go on vacation.

She's studying in order not to fail the course.

You're learnig English so that you can speak the language.​

Multiple Choice

I am saving money __________ I want to go on vacation. (reason

• so

• because

• to

Multiple Choice

She runs _____ be happy.

• to

• so

• because

Multiple Choice

________ pass an exam, you have to study.

• In order to

• because

• so

Multiple Choice

It's very cold _____ let's drink coffee.

• because

• so that

• so

Fill in the Blank

I have to quit drinking soda _______ I'm trying to drink more water. (result)

Fill in the Blank

He's tired ________ his baby was crying all night. (reason)

Fill in the Blank

They get together every weekend ______ spend time together. (purpose)