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Clauses & Linking
Quick rule
Reason: because / since / as / due to + noun. Purpose: to / in order to / so that. Result: so / therefore / consequently / such … that.
Since nobody objected, we went ahead.
Owing to staff shortages, opening hours have changed.
We use two providers so that a single outage can't stop us.
The response was so positive that we extended the trial.
Common mistake
✗ Due to it rained, we stayed in. → ✓ Because it rained, we stayed in.
Short practice
Purpose: 'I called him ___ confirm the time.' → to / in order to