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Conjunctions of Reason and Purpose

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for
1.
for
Preposition

used to indicate who is supposed to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

I bought a ticket for the concert this evening.

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be
2.
be
Verb

used when naming, or giving description or information about people, things, or situations

Today is her birthday.

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given that
3.
given that
Conjunction

used to express that one is considering a particular fact before sharing one's opinion or making a judgment

Given that it was raining heavily, we decided to postpone the picnic.

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so that
4.
so that
Conjunction

used to expresse purpose or intention, explaining the reason behind the main clause

She studied hard so that she could pass the exam.

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when
5.
when
Adverb

used when we want to ask at what time something happens

Can you let me know when the package arrives?

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lest
6.
lest
Conjunction

used to indicate a precaution or attempt to avoid a particular undesirable outcome

She covered the plants with plastic, lest they freeze in the cold weather.

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now
7.
now
Adverb

at this moment or time

I am cooking dinner now, but we can watch a movie after dinner.

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in order that
8.
in order that
Conjunction

used to indicate that something is done with the aim of achieving a specific outcome

I left a note on the door in order that you would know I stopped by your house.

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9.
on the grounds that
Conjunction

used to give the reason for something

He refused the invitation on the grounds that he was too busy.

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on the assumption that
Conjunction

used to introduce a condition that is considered as the basis for a particular action or decision

We proceeded with the project on the assumption that the funding would be approved.

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