Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunctions:

I need to work hard ______  that I can pass the exam.

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  1. since
  2. so
  3. becuase
  4. and

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Option 2 : so
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The correct answer is 'so'.
 
Key Points
  • The sentence expresses a purpose or result: the action of working hard is intended to achieve the outcome of passing the exam.
  • The conjunction "so that" (often shortened to "so" in this type of construction) is used to express purpose or consequence.
  • Analyzing the options:
    • since (Option 1): This conjunction typically indicates time or reason ("Since it was raining, we stayed inside"). It doesn't fit the purpose-driven structure of the sentence.
    • so (Option 2): This conjunction can indicate purpose or result ("I studied hard so I could pass"). It fits the sentence's meaning.
    • because (Option 3): This conjunction indicates a direct cause ("I was tired because I worked hard"). While hard work is a cause for potentially passing, the sentence emphasizes the intention.
    • and (Option 4): This conjunction simply connects two independent clauses without indicating a specific relationship of purpose or result ("I need to work hard and I want to pass the exam").
  • Therefore, the correct conjunction to show the purpose of working hard is "so."
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.
 
Complete Sentence: I need to work hard so that I can pass the exam.
 
Additional Information
  • "So that" is a more formal way to express purpose than "so." In many informal contexts, "so" is used instead of "so that."
  • Understanding the different functions of conjunctions (e.g., showing time, reason, purpose, contrast, addition) is essential for constructing grammatically correct and meaningful sentences.
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