Linking clauses
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1. Time clause :
1.1. Express actions based on time
1.1.1. Examples : When you clean the house , your friends can come While I was running my knee broke down
2. Result clause:
2.1. Show the result of actions
2.1.1. So: He is not here , so he can’t help you.
2.1.2. Such..... that: He is such a complicated man that he is always late
2.1.3. As & therefore: He has a conference now . Therefore he will not help you now
3. Purpose clause:
3.1. Explain the action purpose
3.1.1. To + infinitive: Luis studies math to have high grades
3.1.2. So that..... can + will: Hellen will buy some food so we can eat dinner
4. Reason clause :
4.1. Show the cause of actions
4.1.1. Because : She is hungry because she doesn’t eat the breakfast
4.1.2. As/ since : As it’s your birthday. I will buy you a new car