Examples | Explanation |
We will take the people there in the near future so that they can see those places. They drove us out of there so that they could live there on their own. |
So that shows purpose. The purpose clause usually
contains a modal:
can, will, or may
for future; could, would, or might for past.
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Alternative structures to express purpose | |
We have enough drones in order to achieve our targets. They should listen to us in order not to have more victims. |
In order to shows purpose. The short form is to.
Use base form of the verb with them.
For the negative form use in order not to.
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They came to Azerbaijan for military exercise. They came to Azerbaijan to take part in military exercise. | For+ noun or noun phrase shows purpose. Use to before a verb. |
Explanation | Examples |
Adverb clauses of concession express a special kind of contrast. They show that the idea in the main clause is surprising or unexpected. |
Adverb clause of concessionEven though we saw each other every day,
surprising result we didn't really know each other.
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Adverb clauses of concession are introduced by subordinators: although, even
though and
though.
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Although the man tried a lot, he couldn’t grow Kharibulbul far away from his country.
The man couldn’t grow Kharibulbul far away from his country although he tried a lot.
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Prepositions can also signal concession.
They are followed by a noun phrase. Often the noun phrase begins with a verb +
-ing.
Despite and in spite of express an unexpected fact or idea.
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Despite 29 years of separation, Azerbaijani people forgot neither Shusha nor
Kharibulbul.
In spite of having different cultural backgrounds, all the peoples in Azerbaijan have
always proved to have the same absolute loyalty to the motherland.
Despite the rain, we enjoyed the festival. We enjoyed the festival despite the rain.
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