Expressing purpose; reason/cause; result/effect

Purpose:

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Reason:

Examples:

Since you don't believe me, I won't give evidence.
Because of his lack of training he had difficulties finding a job.
He gave him his jacket out of pity.
On account of the weather we didn't go for a walk.
Billy was punished for lying to his teacher.
Owing to the snow,the planes couldn't take off.
As you are a foreigner you can't express your opinions on the situation in the area.
Seeing that you aren't interested I' ll do it by myself.

Result:

Examples:

He missed the early train, as a result he was too late for the job interview.
The result of his trial, therefore, could hardly have been other than a foregone conclusion.
If he locked the door, then Kitty is trapped inside.

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