理由・結果・目的の接続詞
着眼点because, since, as の強さ、so that の2用法、now that、in case を区別する。
| 表現 | 意味 | 例 |
|---|---|---|
| because | 理由(最も強い・新情報) | He was absent because he was ill. |
| since / as | 〜なので(相手も知っている理由) | Since you're here, help me. |
| now that | 今や〜なので | Now that you are a student, … |
| so that ~ can / will | 〜するために(目的) | He left early so that he could catch the train. |
| so that ~(コンマ後) | その結果〜(結果) | It rained, so that the game was cancelled. |
| in case ~ | 〜するといけないから | Take an umbrella in case it rains. |
例文
1
Now that the exam is over, I can relax.
試験が終わったので、くつろげる。
2
Speak slowly so that everyone can understand you.
みんなが理解できるように、ゆっくり話しなさい。
注意Why 疑問への答えや、強調構文(It is because …)は because のみ。so that の目的用法では助動詞(can / will / may)を伴う。
確認問題
1
空所補充。 Take a coat ( ) ( ) it gets cold.
答え
in case(寒くなるといけないから)