English Grammar Exercises for B1 B2 – Linking words 2: reason, purpose and result

A. Underline the correct option.

1    I’m wet because / so that it’s raining.

2    As / For it’s already ten o’clock, we really need to finish.

3    I did it because / in order that you told me to!

4    Now / In order that Jo knows, she feels happier.

5    Remind him because / so that he won’t forget.

6    Lesley was excited because / because of the party.

7    A: Why did you come?

      B: Because / As I wanted to see Justin.

8    I was tired, because / so I went to bed early.

9    There’s a great place since / for cycling in the park.

10 Therefore, / In order that we have a serious problem.

11 Phone me if / in case you get there.

12 Take a good book to read if / in case the plane is late.

B. Match the pairs.

a   I could buy my gran a present.

b   I didn’t spend much.

a   he could finish on time.

b   he didn’t have much time.

a   she ate something bad.

b   she phoned the doctor.

a   you should study French.

b   you need to study hard.

a   someone steals it.

b   you know a safe place.

C. Complete each sentence b so that it means the same as sentence a, using the word in brackets.

1    a   Jack felt bad and stayed at home. (because)

      b   Jack stayed at home ……because he felt…… bad.

2    a   It might rain so take your umbrella. (case)

      b   Take your umbrella ……………………………………… .

3    a   I flew because it saved time. (order)

      b   I flew ……………………………………… time.

4    a   Since it’s Friday, you can stay out later. (seeing)

      b   ………………………………………, you can stay out later.

5    a   These shoes are specially designed so that you can run on grass. (ideal)

      b   These shoes are ……………………………………… on grass.

6    a   Bad driving is the main cause of road accidents. (of)

      b   Most road accidents happen ……………………………………… .

7    a   Sally must feel great because her exams are over. (now)

      b   ……………………………………… have finished, she must feel great.

8    a   Mike and Sarah went early in order to get a ticket. (so)

      b   Mike and Sarah went early ……………………………………… could get a ticket.

D. Join the sentences using different linking words. More than one answer is possible.

1    James was 15. He still went to school.

      Since James was 15, he still went to school.

2    Nicky is angry. Don’t speak to her.

      ……………………………………………………..

3    It’s your birthday. You can go home early.

      ……………………………………………………..

4    Lisa bought some fruit. She wanted to make a cake.

      ……………………………………………………..

5    The Internet is working now. Check your email.

      ……………………………………………………..

6    Luke is training hard. He wants to get on the school team.

      ……………………………………………………..

7    Leona didn’t understand. She didn’t know Spanish.

      ……………………………………………………..

8    It’s a lovely day. It would be nice to have a picnic.

      ……………………………………………………..

E. Complete the text with appropriate linking words.

Route 66 is a famous road which once went 3,940 km from the east to the west of the USA. It was built in 1926 1……because…… there was no road transport across the country. Many poor farmers travelled along Route 66 in the 1930s 2………………… to move to California. They went 3………………… they could find work there.

The road was very useful 4………………… people driving on business. Therefore, many shops, restaurants and hotels opened along Route 66 5………………… drivers could take a break on their journeys. The first McDonald’s restaurant opened on Route 66.

A new, bigger road was built next to Route 66 and 6………………… the famous road became, sadly, less important. In 1985, Route 66 was taken off the road map 7………………… it was no longer an official state road. The road was broken up, 8………………… it became a system of smaller roads. 9………………… it is no longer possible to drive along Route 66 today. However, there is a Route 66 museum and even a Route 66 fan club 10………………… the road is still very famous.

F. Complete the sentences using linking words.

1    ……Now that he has explained……, everyone understands.

2    Jake apologised to his teacher …………………………………………… .

3    ……………………………………………, let’s begin the game.

4    Julie is saving money …………………………………………… .

5    Alex started laughing …………………………………………… .

6    Tomorrow is Vicky’s birthday, …………………………………………… .

G. Complete the sentences with your own ideas.

1    Sally worked hard since ……she had a test the next day…… .

2    Jim was tired because …………………………………………… .

3    It was a lovely day, so …………………………………………… .

4    Be careful with that glass in case …………………………………………… .

5    As ……………………………………………, Sam didn’t have breakfast.

6    Now ……………………………………………, you can relax.

7    The supermarket made their prices cheaper in order that …………………………………………… .

H. Write about the purpose of these things or the reason for using them.

1    Cars

      We need cars in order to move around. /

      We use cars because we want to get to places quickly.

2    Music

      ……………………………………………

3    Friends

      ……………………………………………

4    Money

      ……………………………………………

5    Language

      ……………………………………………

6    School

      ……………………………………………

I. Circle the correct option.

1    Transport was difficult …………… roads were bad.

      a because     b for     c so that

2    …………… it was 1830, there were no cars.

      a For     b So     c As

3    He built better roads …………… people could travel more quickly.

      a in order     b so that     c for

4    Tar is …………… making roads stronger.

      a for     b because     c since

5    Transport got better. ……………, prices went down.

      a Because     b So that     c Therefore