CONNECTORS OF CAUSE, RESULT AND PURPOSE

1. Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Make any necessary changes. Do not change
the original meaning.

1.Because I have an anti-theft app on my phone, nobody who steals it will be able to use it. (because of)

2. My sister was mugged last week, so she’s now afraid t walk home. (as a result)

3. He used a gun during the robbery. Therefore, his prison sentence will be longer. (since)

4. In order to make people feel more secure in the neighbourhood, new streetlights are being installed. (so
that)

5. We installed a burglar alarm because of the recent increase in burglaries. (owing to)

2. Complete the news report with the connectors below. There are more connectors than you
need. There may be more than one correct answer.

as a result - so - therefore - consequently - as a result of - so that - since - in order to - owing to - because of - as

Burglar Caught by Phone

A man suspected of robbing three homes in the Washington, DC area has been arrested and charge with thre
burglaries. 1 …………………………….he caused damage when breaking into the homes, he also faces
charges of destruction of property.
Cody Wilkins, the 25-year-old suspect, was caught 2………………………………….. having left his phone
charging at the scene of his latest crime. Police discovered the phone while they were investigating a home
burglary yesterday. The phone did not belong to the homeowners, 3………………………………...the
assumption was that it belonged to the burglar. 4…………………………………..find the owner of the phone, a
police officer called a number that was stored in the phone. After he explained that he had found the phone
and wanted to return it, the contact person provided Wilkins’ name and address. 5…………………………, the
police were quickly able to locate the man at his home. While there, they found stolen property from both
yesterday’s burglary as well as from two other previously reported burglaries. 6…………………………….,
Wilkins was arrested. He will go on trial soon.
3. Choose the correct connector of purpose: in order (not) to / so as (not) to / so that / to

1. Concentrate on your exercise ....................................................... make any mistakes.

2. You have to wake up ....................................................... be on time.
3. You have to register ....................................................... participate in the forum.
4. She left work early ....................................................... be at home when he arrives.
5. Ships carry life boats ....................................................... the crew can escape when the ship sinks.
6. I will go to university ....................................................... continue my studies.
7. He exercises regularly ....................................................... be overweight.
8. .......................................................you can produce a good essay, you need to edit your writing before
you hand it in.
9. She works hard ....................................................... she can earn a living.
10. These men risk their lives ....................................................... may live more safely.