Conditional sentences & Third conditional — O/L English

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Check before you answer: Type 1 vs Type 2 Distinction: Selecting the correct modal pairing ('will' for realistic Type 1; 'would' for hypothetical Type 2) in conditional gap fills.

1. Select the correct conjunction to demonstrate cause and effect: 'Sri Lanka is expanding its solar power infrastructure ______ reduce dependency on imported fossil fuels.'
   1. A) due to
   2. B) consequently
   3. C) because of
   4. D) in order to
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   Correct answer: D) in order to

   'In order to' is followed by a base verb ('reduce') to express purpose or intention. 'Because of' and 'due to' must be followed by noun phrases, not base verbs.

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   Step 1: Examine the word following the blank: 'reduce' is a bare infinitive / base verb. Step 2: Rule: 'in order to + base verb' expresses purpose. Step 3: 'Because of' and 'due to' take nouns/gerunds, not base verbs. 'Consequently' is an adverb linking complete clauses. Answer: in order to.
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Grade 11 · Term 1