Linking Clauses

1. For + Noun / -Ing form: a knife is used for cutting

2. 4In order to

3. I went to the university in order to talk to one of my so as to teachers. (more formal)

4. c) (Result) We can express the consequence through the following links:

4.1. So: She was ill so she couldn’t take the exam.

5. Therefore

6. I failed my English test. Therefore, I took itagain in September

7. So + Adjective or Adverb + That: The ticket for the concert was so expensive (that) we couldn’t buy it.

8. d) (Time)The most usual links that introduce this type of sentences are the following:

8.1. Example

8.1.1. While: While I was watching TV, the telephone rang.

9. As soon as: I’ll phone you as soon as I know the answer.

10. Until: We were waiting until she arrived

11. e) (Of contrast)

11.1. Example

11.1.1. Although / Even though / Though: Although he didn’t have money, he bought the most expensive car.

12. In spite of: In spite of not having money, he bought the most expensive car.

13. Despite: Despite the rain, we went out for a walk.

14. While y whereas: He is lively and easygoing whereas his sister is rather shy

15. As: As it is your birthday, I’ll lend you my best clothes.

16. The subordinate clauses are those formed by a main clause, a subordinate conjunction and a dependent clause

16.1. Examples:

16.1.1. a) (Reason) We can express the cause through the following links:

17. SUBORDINATED CLAUSES

18. Because or Because of:

19. Because + Clause: We moved to another city because my father got a new job. Because of + Noun: We moved to another city because of my father’s new job.

20. As or Since:

21. b) (Purpose) With this type of sentences we express the purpose, why someone does something.

21.1. Examples:

21.1.1. To + Infinitive: I went to the university to talk to one of my teachers.