Can-Do Task: Explaining Purpose, Reason and Result

Task: write about a decision you made, explaining your purpose, the reason behind it, and the result.

Notice

  • Example: I moved to a new city in order to start a new job. Due to the high cost of living, I had to find a smaller apartment. The change was such a big adjustment that it took me months to feel settled.

Rule

Your task: Write 5–7 sentences about a real decision. Use at least one purpose clause (so that / in order to), one reason expression (due to / owing to / because of), and one result clause (so…that / such…that).

Practice

  1. Planning line: what decision will you write about?
    Answer: Personal answer — e.g. moving, changing jobs, starting a course.
  2. Draft one sentence using “so that”.
    Answer: Personal answer, e.g. ‘I saved money so that I could travel.’

Connect

Test your accuracy with purpose, reason and result structures before writing.

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CEFR: Writing — write clear, detailed text on subjects related to my interests.

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