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Adverbial Clauses With So

The document explains the use of adverbial clauses with 'so that' to indicate purpose and 'so... that' to indicate result, providing correct and incorrect examples for each. It includes exercises for filling in blanks, rewriting sentences, identifying errors, and creating original sentences. Additionally, it offers answers for self-checking the exercises.

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Adverbial Clauses With So

The document explains the use of adverbial clauses with 'so that' to indicate purpose and 'so... that' to indicate result, providing correct and incorrect examples for each. It includes exercises for filling in blanks, rewriting sentences, identifying errors, and creating original sentences. Additionally, it offers answers for self-checking the exercises.

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Adverbial Clauses with "So That" and "So...

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1. Using "So That"

 "so that" introduces an adverbial clause showing purpose.


 Example Structure:
o Main Clause + "so that" + Verb in the Same Tense.

Examples:

o Incorrect: She wanted them to study hard so that they can get good jobs.
o Correct: She wanted them to study hard so that they could get good jobs.

2. Using "So... That"

 "so… that" introduces an adverbial clause showing result.


 Example Structure:
o Main Clause + "so [adjective/adverb] that" + Result Clause.

Examples:

o Adjective: Lina is so charming that everyone likes her.


o Adverb: Lina behaves so charmingly that everyone likes her.

Example Set 1: Using "So That"

1. Incorrect: He faked illness so that he could stay home.


o Correction Activity: Discuss why it works here.
2. Correct: They finished their homework so that they could go out to play.
3. Correct: I studied all night so that I would pass the exam.

Example Set 2: Using "So... That"

1. Adjective Example: The movie was so scary that I couldn't sleep.


2. Adverb Example: He ran so quickly that he arrived before anyone else.
3. Adverb Example: She worked so hard that she earned a promotion.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate phrases using "so that" or "so...that."

1. She studied hard ________ she could pass the exam.


2. The weather was perfect ________ we decided to have a picnic.
3. He trains every day ________ he can play well in the tournament.
4. The book was so interesting ________ I couldn't put it down.
5. They bought a bigger house ________ they could have more space.

Exercise 2: Rewrite the Sentences


Rewrite the following sentences by combining them using "so that" or "so...that."

1. Jason practiced his speech. He wanted to do well during the presentation.


2. The cake was delicious. Everyone wanted second helpings.
3. She saved money. She wanted to buy a new car.
4. The movie was so scary. I couldn't sleep afterward.
5. He works overtime. He can afford his rent.

Exercise 3: Identify Errors

Identify and correct errors in the use of "so that" or "so...that" in the following sentences.

1. She is studying hard, so that she pass the exam.


2. The test was so difficult, that many students failed.
3. They left early, so that they don’t miss the train.
4. He is so talented in playing guitar, that he is invited to perform.
5. She faked illness, so she could stay home.

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences

Write two sentences using "so that" and "so...that."

1. ________________________________________________________________.

2. ________________________________________________________________.

Answers (for self-checking)

You can refer to these examples for the answers:

Exercise 1:

1. so that
2. so that
3. so that
4. so that
5. so that

Exercise 2:

1. Jason practiced his speech so that he could do well during the presentation.
2. The cake was so delicious that everyone wanted second helpings.
3. She saved money so that she could buy a new car.
4. The movie was so scary that I couldn't sleep afterward.
5. He works overtime so that he can afford his rent.

Exercise 3:
1. She is studying hard, so that she can pass the exam.
2. The test was so difficult that many students failed.
3. They left early so that they wouldn’t miss the train.
4. He is so talented at playing guitar that he is invited to perform.
5. She faked illness so that she could stay home.

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