Clauses of result

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What is a clause of result?

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A clause of result is a dependent clause that explains the result or consequence of an action stated in the main clause.

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What are common conjunctions used in clauses of result?

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Common conjunctions include 'so', 'such', and 'that'.

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How do you use 'so' in a clause of result?

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'So' is used to indicate a degree or extent, followed by an adjective or adverb, and then the result clause. Example: 'He is so tall that he can reach the top shelf.'

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How do you use 'such' in a clause of result?

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'Such' is used to emphasize a noun or noun phrase, followed by 'that' and the result clause. Example: 'She is such a good student that she always gets A's.'

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What is the structure of a clause of result using 'so'?

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The structure is: Subject + verb + so + adjective/adverb + that + result clause.

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What is the structure of a clause of result using 'such'?

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The structure is: Subject + verb + such + noun phrase + that + result clause.

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Can 'that' be used alone in a clause of result?

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Yes, 'that' can be used alone to introduce the result clause after 'so' or 'such'. Example: 'He was so tired that he fell asleep.'

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What is the difference between 'so' and 'such'?

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'So' modifies adjectives/adverbs, while 'such' modifies nouns.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'so' in a clause of result.

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Example: 'The movie was so interesting that I watched it twice.'

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'such' in a clause of result.

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Example: 'It was such a beautiful day that we decided to go for a picnic.'