Complex causal and final clauses
Develop nuanced argument through a focused grammar itinerary.
Complex causal and final clauses
Causal clauses can present a fact with poiché, dato che, dal momento che, or visto che, and can present an alleged or rejected cause with non perché plus the subjunctive. Final clauses use affinché or perché plus the subjunctive when the subjects differ, and per plus the infinitive when the subject is the same.
- Poiché i dati sono incompleti, la decisione sarà rinviata.· Since the data are incomplete, the decision will be postponed.
- Dato che il rischio è elevato, occorre intervenire.· Given that the risk is high, action is required.
- Dal momento che tutti concordano, possiamo procedere.· Since everyone agrees, we can proceed.
- Non lo dico perché voglia criticare il progetto.· I am not saying it because I want to criticise the project.
Form, meaning, and contrast
Compare the second set of models. Identify the contrast in meaning, then check verb form, agreement, pronoun position, and the logical relation before you produce a new sentence.
- Modificheremo il testo affinché sia più chiaro.· We will change the text so that it is clearer.
- Ti invio i dati perché tu possa valutarli.· I am sending you the data so that you can assess them.
- Abbiamo semplificato la procedura per ridurre i tempi.· We simplified the procedure to reduce the time required.
- La norma è stata introdotta al fine di tutelare gli utenti.· The rule was introduced in order to protect users.