Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence. I want to tell you…
2020
Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence.
I want to tell you what happened __________ you will understand it better.
- A.
although
- B.
so that
- C.
because
- D.
but
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Correct answer: B
The sentence states a purpose: the speaker wants to narrate the event with the intended result that the listener will understand it better. A conjunction that introduces a clause of purpose is required.
"So that" is the conjunction of purpose. It links an action to its intended goal and is typically followed by will/can (for present or future reference): "I want to tell you what happened so that you will understand it better." The modal "will" in the second clause confirms a purpose reading.
"Because" introduces a reason/cause that already exists, "although" and "but" introduce contrast, and none of these fits the goal-oriented meaning. Hence the correct conjunction is "so that".