We will be looking at adverb clauses of reason and result in this lesson.
Adverb clauses of Reason
Adverb clauses of reason answer the question "why." They are introduced by the following subordinators (and more):
- because
- since
- as long as
- due to the fact that
You will realize that many of these subordinators mean very similar things, which is different than the subordinators of time. The table below tells you what differs between the subordinators of reason and gives you an example of each:
| Subordinator of Reason | What does it mean? | Example |
|---|---|---|
| because | A reason follows the subordinator "because." |
I'm studying hard because I need to pass this course. |
| since | "Since" means the same as "because." "Since" tends to be used in more casual spoken English. |
Since the last train home is at midnight, they had to leave the concert a little early. |
| as long as | "As long as" means the same as because. "As long as" tends to be used in more casual spoken English. |
As long as you have the time, can you finish the rest of the assignment tonight? |
| due to the fact that | "Due to the fact that" means the same as because. It is more formal than any of the other subordinators of reason and is used primarily in written English. | The Jacksons decided to stay an extra week due to the fact that they felt that they needed a longer vacation |
Adverb Clauses of Result
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