I put the food in the fridge because I wanted it to get cold. (so that)
I put the food in the fridge SO THAT it WOULD get cold.
20
I saved up a lot of money so that I could buy a motorbike. (in order to)
I saved up a lot of money IN ORDER TO buy a motorbike
15
There was a lot of noise so we couldn't hear the speech. (so..... ...that)
There was SO MUCH noise THAT we couldn't hear the speech.
15
The old man walked slowly so that he wouldn't run out of breath. (in order not to)
The old man walked slowly IN ORDER NOT TO run out of breath.
10
Because she was injured in her childhood, she walks with a limp. (owing to)
She walks with a limp OWING TO a childhood injury.
20
He woke up early because he wanted to catch the bus. (so that)
He woke up early SO THAT he COULD catch the bus.
20
As the manager was impressed by Mrs. White’s innovative ideas, he gave her a promotion. (due to)
The manager gave Mrs. White a promotion DUE TO her innovative ideas./ The manager gave Mrs.White a promotion DUE TO being impressed by her innovative ideas.
25
Let’s take a taxi. I want to arrive in time. (so that)
Let's take a taxi SO THAT we CAN arrive in time.
15
They opened the window because they didn’t want the smoke to go in the kitchen. (so that)
They opened the window SO THAT the smoke WOULDN'T go to the kitchen.
20
Students go to school to be educated. (for)
Students go to school FOR being educated.
15
The roads were blocked owing to the victims' rescue by helicopter. (since)
The roads were blocked SINCE the victims were rescued by helicopter.
15
He didn't go to the party so that he wouldn't see his ex-girlfriend. (avoid)
He didn't go to the party TO AVOID seeing his ex-girlfriend.
15
Sam put on her jacket to prevent herself from getting ill. (for fear of)
Sam put on her jacket FOR FEAR OF getting ill.
15
Sam is studying English because he wants to live abroad. (with a view to)
Sam is studying English WITH A VIEW TO living abroad.
15
I have a balanced diet and I exercise every day to keep fit. (with the aim of)
I have a balanced diet and I exercise everyday WITH THE AIM OF keeping fit.
15
The windows were all open. A lot of mosquitoes came into the room. (consequently)
The windows were all open, and consequently, a lot of mosquitoes came into the room.
