Conjunctions - Conjunctions of Reason and Purpose

These conjunctions clarify the reason why something happened or the goal someone had in mind when doing something.

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for [conjunction]

used to introduce reasons, explanations, or purposes for actions, events, or statements

Ex: She smiled , for she was happy to see her friends .

being [conjunction]

used to introduce a reason, cause, or explanation for the main clause

Ex: Being as it was raining heavily , we decided to postpone the picnic .

given that [conjunction]

used to express that one is considering a particular fact before sharing one's opinion or making a judgment

Ex: Given that she has extensive experience in marketing , she was the top candidate for the job .

so that [conjunction]

used to expresse purpose or intention, explaining the reason behind the main clause

Ex: They left early so that they would n't miss the train .

when [conjunction]

used to provide a reason or explanation for the main clause

Ex: I do n't see the point of cooking a big meal when we 're the only ones eating .

lest [conjunction]

used to indicate a precaution or attempt to avoid a particular undesirable outcome

Ex: She spoke softly , lest she wake the sleeping baby .

now [conjunction]

used to indicate a result or outcome related to what has just been said or happened

Ex: Now that you 've finished your work , you can take a break .

in order that [conjunction]

used to indicate that something is done with the aim of achieving a specific outcome

Ex: I left a note on the door in order that you would know I stopped by your house .

on the grounds that [conjunction]

used to give the reason for something

Ex: She quit her job on the grounds that the working conditions were unsafe .

on the assumption that [conjunction]

used to introduce a condition that is considered as the basis for a particular action or decision

Ex: The company implemented cost-cutting measures on the assumption that there would be a downturn in the economy .

Conjunctions
Conjunctions of Time	Conjunctions of Sequence	Conjunctions of Place	Conjunctions of Contrast
Conjunctions of Comparison and Addition	Conjunctions of Condition	Conjunctions of Cause and Effect	Conjunctions of Reason and Purpose
Conjunctions of Degree and Manner