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Let's solve each sentence by choosing the correct adverbial clause connector: because, because of, since, in order to, so that, or for.
We need to understand the difference:
- because / because of / since: express reason
- *because* + clause (subject + verb)
- *because of* + noun/phrase
- *since* = "as" or "because" (often more formal, can be used at the beginning)
- in order to / so that / for: express purpose
- *in order to* + verb (infinitive)
- *so that* + subject + verb (to indicate purpose/result)
- *for* + noun (less common in these contexts, but possible)
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Now let’s go through each sentence:
1. I lent him the book ________ he needed it.
→ The reason is "he needed it" (a full clause).
✔ because
2. I sing ________ I like singing.
→ Reason: "I like singing" (full clause).
✔ because
3. ________ he has apologized, we will take no further action against him.
→ "Since" is appropriate here (formal reason).
✔ Since
4. People eat ________ live.
→ Purpose: to live. But this needs a verb form.
→ "In order to live" or "so that they can live"?
But the blank is after "eat", so we need an infinitive.
✔ in order to (→ "People eat in order to live.")
5. He works hard ________ he can retire early.
→ Purpose: so he can retire early.
✔ so that
6. ________ it is raining again, the game will be cancelled.
→ "Because" or "since"? Both work, but "since" is more formal and fits better at the start.
✔ Since
7. She wants to study in England ________ she can perfect her English.
→ Purpose: so she can improve English.
✔ so that
8. My parents were disappointed ________ I didn’t get the scholarship.
→ Reason: because I didn't get it.
✔ because
9. They worked really hard ________ this job.
→ Purpose: to get this job?
→ We need "in order to" or "for".
But "for" doesn't fit grammatically here.
✔ in order to (→ "They worked really hard in order to get this job.")
*(Note: "for" could be used as "They worked hard for this job" — meaning "to obtain", but it's not an adverbial clause. "in order to" is better for purpose.)*
10. I watered the roses ________ of the dry weather.
→ "Because of" + noun phrase ("the dry weather").
✔ because of
11. I am sending the letter today ________ it arrives by Monday.
→ Purpose: so that it arrives on time.
✔ so that
12. I must leave now ________ arrive on time.
→ Purpose: to arrive on time.
✔ in order to
13. ________ he wasn’t home, I left a message with his mother.
→ Reason: because he wasn't home.
✔ Because
14. I decided not to buy it ________ its look.
→ "Because of" + noun ("its look")
✔ because of
15. I will give you a map ________ you don’t get lost.
→ Purpose: so you don't get lost.
✔ so that
16. They invited him to dinner ________ show him their new apartment.
→ Purpose: to show him the apartment.
→ Use in order to or so that?
→ "So that" would require "they could show..." → but here the structure is missing a subject.
→ Best choice: in order to
✔ in order to
17. We went to the supermarket ________ bread.
→ Purpose: to buy bread.
→ "For" can be used: "We went to the supermarket for bread."
✔ for
18. I did some research ________ find the best music player.
→ Purpose: to find...
✔ in order to
19. I gave her my phone ________ she could call me.
→ Purpose: so she could call me.
✔ so that
20. I will help you ________ you were so kind to me.
→ Reason: because you were kind.
✔ because
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1. because
2. because
3. Since
4. in order to
5. so that
6. Since
7. so that
8. because
9. in order to
10. because of
11. so that
12. in order to
13. Because
14. because of
15. so that
16. in order to
17. for
18. in order to
19. so that
20. because
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- Use because or since for reasons with full clauses.
- Use because of with nouns/phrases (not clauses).
- Use in order to + verb (infinitive) for purpose.
- Use so that + subject + verb (to express result or purpose).
- Use for when followed by a noun (e.g., "for bread"), indicating purpose.
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We need to understand the difference:
- because / because of / since: express reason
- *because* + clause (subject + verb)
- *because of* + noun/phrase
- *since* = "as" or "because" (often more formal, can be used at the beginning)
- in order to / so that / for: express purpose
- *in order to* + verb (infinitive)
- *so that* + subject + verb (to indicate purpose/result)
- *for* + noun (less common in these contexts, but possible)
---
Now let’s go through each sentence:
1. I lent him the book ________ he needed it.
→ The reason is "he needed it" (a full clause).
✔ because
2. I sing ________ I like singing.
→ Reason: "I like singing" (full clause).
✔ because
3. ________ he has apologized, we will take no further action against him.
→ "Since" is appropriate here (formal reason).
✔ Since
4. People eat ________ live.
→ Purpose: to live. But this needs a verb form.
→ "In order to live" or "so that they can live"?
But the blank is after "eat", so we need an infinitive.
✔ in order to (→ "People eat in order to live.")
5. He works hard ________ he can retire early.
→ Purpose: so he can retire early.
✔ so that
6. ________ it is raining again, the game will be cancelled.
→ "Because" or "since"? Both work, but "since" is more formal and fits better at the start.
✔ Since
7. She wants to study in England ________ she can perfect her English.
→ Purpose: so she can improve English.
✔ so that
8. My parents were disappointed ________ I didn’t get the scholarship.
→ Reason: because I didn't get it.
✔ because
9. They worked really hard ________ this job.
→ Purpose: to get this job?
→ We need "in order to" or "for".
But "for" doesn't fit grammatically here.
✔ in order to (→ "They worked really hard in order to get this job.")
*(Note: "for" could be used as "They worked hard for this job" — meaning "to obtain", but it's not an adverbial clause. "in order to" is better for purpose.)*
10. I watered the roses ________ of the dry weather.
→ "Because of" + noun phrase ("the dry weather").
✔ because of
11. I am sending the letter today ________ it arrives by Monday.
→ Purpose: so that it arrives on time.
✔ so that
12. I must leave now ________ arrive on time.
→ Purpose: to arrive on time.
✔ in order to
13. ________ he wasn’t home, I left a message with his mother.
→ Reason: because he wasn't home.
✔ Because
14. I decided not to buy it ________ its look.
→ "Because of" + noun ("its look")
✔ because of
15. I will give you a map ________ you don’t get lost.
→ Purpose: so you don't get lost.
✔ so that
16. They invited him to dinner ________ show him their new apartment.
→ Purpose: to show him the apartment.
→ Use in order to or so that?
→ "So that" would require "they could show..." → but here the structure is missing a subject.
→ Best choice: in order to
✔ in order to
17. We went to the supermarket ________ bread.
→ Purpose: to buy bread.
→ "For" can be used: "We went to the supermarket for bread."
✔ for
18. I did some research ________ find the best music player.
→ Purpose: to find...
✔ in order to
19. I gave her my phone ________ she could call me.
→ Purpose: so she could call me.
✔ so that
20. I will help you ________ you were so kind to me.
→ Reason: because you were kind.
✔ because
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✔ Final Answers:
1. because
2. because
3. Since
4. in order to
5. so that
6. Since
7. so that
8. because
9. in order to
10. because of
11. so that
12. in order to
13. Because
14. because of
15. so that
16. in order to
17. for
18. in order to
19. so that
20. because
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
- Use because or since for reasons with full clauses.
- Use because of with nouns/phrases (not clauses).
- Use in order to + verb (infinitive) for purpose.
- Use so that + subject + verb (to express result or purpose).
- Use for when followed by a noun (e.g., "for bread"), indicating purpose.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adverbial clause worksheet.
