Make two sentences into one using the ‘reason and purpose’ words in brackets. Look at B on the vocabulary section if you aren’t sure.
- There was a controversial decision. She wrote to the local newspaper to protest. (prompt)
The controversial decision prompted her to write to the local newspaper to protest.
- I didn’t contact you. I’d lost your phone number. (reason)
- I will not sign. This contract is illegal. (grounds)
- The government passed a new law. It was in order to control prices. (aim)
- She sent everyone flowers. I wonder why? (motives)
- The salary was high. She applied for the job. (prompt)
Possible Answer
- The reason (why) I didn’t contact you was that I’d lost your phone number.
- I will not sign on the grounds that this contract is illegal.
- The government passed a new law with the aim of controlling prices.
- I wonder what her motives were in sending flowers to everyone.
- The high salary prompted her to apply for the job.
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