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6. Study the table above and finish the following sentences without changing the meaning of the sentences printed before them.

  1. They tied the dog up for fear it might escape.  They tied the dog up in ………………

  2. We didn't phone you in case we woke you up.  We didn't phone you so ……….

  3. She opened the door quietly because she didn't want to wake the baby.  She opened the door quietly to …………………

  4. He turned down the music so that he wouldn't disturb his neighbours.  He turned down the music for fear ……………….

  5. They daren't announce the news because they might worry the public.  They daren't announce the news for …………..

  6. She left the key under the mat so that she would not get locked out.  She left the key under the mat to …………..

  7. He drove carefully to prevent an accident.  He drove carefully for …………

  8. You should tell her because it's possible she hasn't heard.  You should tell her in ………….

  9. He did the exercise carefully because he didn't want to have to re-do it.  He did the exercise carefully so ……………

  10. He prepared plenty of food so they wouldn't run out.  He prepared plenty of food in ……………….

  11. They installed an alarm system for fear they might be robbed.  They installed an alarm system because ……………….

  12. I won't phone them because they might be asleep.  I won't phone them for …….

Clauses of result

Clauses of Result are introduced by such (a) … that / so … that as follows:

such a(n) + (adjective) + singular countable noun

e.g. It was such a thrilling novel that I couldn't put it down.

such + (adjective) + uncountable or plural noun

e.g. He played such moving music that many in the audience felt close to tears.

such + a lot of + noun

e.g. There was such a lot of noise that the children couldn't hear what the teacher was saying.

so + adjective / adverb

e.g. We were so pleased with their present that we rang them immediately.

e.g. He sang so beautifully that he won the contest.

so + much, many, little, few (+noun)

e.g. We had so little time that we didn't manage to visit all our friends.

so + adjective + a(n) + noun [not usual]

e.g. So beautiful a girl was she that the prince fell in love with her at first sight.

Clauses of Result follow the rule of the sequence of tenses.

e.g. He is so tall that he can reach the top shelf.

e.g. She was such a good actress that everyone admired her.

Notes

Coordinate clauses of result are introduced by as a result / therefore / consequently.

e.g. I had forgotten my passport and as a result / therefore couldn't cross the border.

e.g. He didn't work hard. Therefore / Consequently he lost his job. / He didn't work hard; he, therefore, lost his job.