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1 04 Because, in case, so, so that
B Complete the sentences with because, in case or so, and a phrase from the box. Use each phrase once.
1 We use because to give the reason for something:
3 We use so to talk about the result of something:
Jack is in bed
REASON
because he's got the flu.
RESULT
so I took a taxi.
We couldn't go out because the weather was terrible.
I took a taxi because I was in a hurry.
We use because of with a noun (e.g. flu, weather, noise):
REASON
because of his flu.
Jack's in bed We couldn't go out because of the storm. I couldn't sleep because of the noise.
2 We use in case when the reason is something that might happen:
I was in a hurry
Jack has got the flu so he's in bed. The weather was terrible so we couldn't go out.
My neighbours were having a party and making a lot of noise so I couldn't sleep.
4 We use so that to talk about the purpose of an action:
I'll take a book to read	his passport was out of date
1 want to lose weight	his wife was ill
she's at home	there is a power cut this weekend
they had to wait for the noxt ono	
/ took a taxi
PURPOSE
so that I would arrive on time.
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1 I don't know where my sister is, but I'll try phoning her ..
2 I'm eating less these days.......................................
3 Peter had trouble at the airport.................................
4 It's a long journey...................................................
5 We've bought some candles .....................................
6 Mr Smith didn't go to the meeting ..............................
REASON
in case it rains.
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I'm taking an umbrella
(= I'm taking an umbre
might rain.) I'll phone John now, in case he wants to
come with us. (= ... because he might want to come with
us.
/ listen to the news in the morning so that I know what's happening in the world. Tom goes jogging every day so that he'll stay
fit.
I took a taxi so that my friends would not have to wait for me.
(We can also use to + infinitive to talk about purpose; see Unit 95.)
Write out complete sentences from the words in brackets (), making any necessary changes and including so that.
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Practice
A Write each sentence in a different way using the words given.
Tom didn't want to go out because he had a cold.
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Take some money because you might need to take a taxi.
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John and I asked for a drink because we were thirsty. John.and I .were thirsty _ _ _ so we asked, for a drink Mary went to bed because she was tired.
so ..................
couldn't sleep because it was so hot.
the heat.
Jill doesn't like apples so she doesn't eat them.
because
The streets were crowded because of the football match.
there was a football match. I'll give Jane a key to the house because she might get home before me.
in case
2 (Last month, the Government/pass/new traffic laws/fewer people will have accidents.)
3 (Our school has/open/a new library/we can have more books.)
4 (Ann always/write/everything in her diary/she doesn't forget her appointments.)
5 (Last Friday, we/leave/home early/we could avoid the morning traffic.)
If the sentence is correct, put a tick (/). If it is incorrect cross out any incorrect words and, if necessary, write in the correct word.
A: Why are they tired? /..............
B: Because that their long journey, of.............
can't come tomorrow, so that I came today. ................
Take a sandwich with you in case you get hungry. ................
Julie had to go to the shops so she needed something for lunch. ................
Why are you here? ................
'm here for have a medical examination. ................
Well, since you're here, so we can check your teeth as well.
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