Because, in case, so , so , so that
We can use because to give the reason for something
Jack is in bed because (reason) he 's got the flu
We could not go out because the weather was terrible
I took a taxi because I was in a hurry
We use because of with a noun (e.g. flu, weather, noise)
We could not go out because of the storm
I could not sleep because of the noise
……………………………….
We use in case when the reason is something that might happen
I 'm taking an umbrella in case (reason) it rains
(=I ' m taking an umbrella because it might rain)…
I ' ll phone John now, in case he wants to come with us
(=….because he might want to come with us.)..
We can use so to talk about the result of something I was in a hurry so (result) I took a taxi
Jack has got the flu so he's in bed
The weather was terrible so we could not go out
My neighbours were having a party and making a lot of noise so I could not sleep
We use so that to talk about the purpose of an action
I took a taxi so that I would arrive on time
I listen to the news in the morning so that I know what's happening in the world
Tom goes jogging every day so that he ' ll stay fit
I took a taxi so that my friends would not have to wait for me
(We can also use to+ infinitive to talk about purpose)….
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