Adverbial clauses of reason and purpose

A short presentation on Adverbial Clauses of Reason and Adverbial Clauses of Purpose.

1. Adverbial Clauses of Reason and Adverbial Clauses of Purpose

2. Finite Adverbial Clauses of Reason WHY an action is/was done Subordinate clause Main clause Reason Result Subordinators: Because that As Since seeing that now that on the ground that for the reason that etc.

3. The subordinator BECAUSE The main and the most common subordinator The order of clauses – free E.g. Tim didn’t go to school because he was ill . Because he was ill Tim didn’t go to school.

4. The subordinator AS - Puts more emphasis on the result expressed in the main clause than the reason expressed in the subordinate clause E.g. I will take a taxi as I don’t know the way .

5. The subordinator SINCE Puts more emphasis on the result expressed in the main clause than the reason expressed in the subordinate clause E.g. Since I don’t know the Becks well, I’ve decided not to go their party.

6. The subordinator THAT - The main clause used with an adverbial clause of reason introduced by the subordinator that is usually a rhetorical question: E.g. Are you a fool that you ask such a question ?

7. The phrasal subordinator SEEING THAT Seeing that can introduce an adverbial clause of reason: E.g. Seeing that the weather has improved , the game will be held as planned.

8. The phrasal subordinator FOR THE REASON THAT - For the reason that is another phrasal subordinator of adverbial clauses of reason: E.g. He did not come to class for the reason that he was ill.

9. The subordinator IN THAT - In that is used in colloquial style and rarely: E.g. You are like him in that you like travelling .

10. Non-finite Adverbial Clauses of Reason - Can be: Infinitive Clauses E.g. I am glad to see you . Gerundial Clauses E.g. Owing to my slow running , I couldn’t take part in the race. Participial Clauses E.g. Exhausted by the hard work , he needed a weak off.

11. Adverbial Clauses of Purpose Indicate the purpose of the action What for and for what purpose E.g. David went out to buy a carton of juice .

12. Non-finite Clauses of Purpose More often infinitival than finite E.g. To open the carton, pull this tab.

13. The subordinator in order to More formal E.g. They left the door open in order to hear the baby.

14. The subordinator so as to More explicit subordinator E.g. Students should take notes so as to make revision easier.

15. Finite Clauses of Purpose Introduced by so and in order that, E.g. The school closes earlier so that children can get home before dark. E.g. We will send you a reminder in order that you arrive on time for your appointment .

16. Negative Purpose Infinitive clauses so as not to and in order not to E.g. Turn the volume down so as not to wake the baby. E.g. I ignored the remark in order not to prolong the dispute.

17. Negative Purpose Finite clauses In case, for fear (that), and lest E.g. They evacuated the building in case the wall collapsed. E.g. They left early for fear that they would meet him. E.g. I was afraid to open the door lest he should follow me.

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