Result Clauses There are many ways to show result. One way is with a subordinate clause. Study these examples carefully. They are based on the paragraph "My Banana Garden" that appears on page 65 in Introduction to Academic Writing by Alice Oshima and Ann Hogue. Example: The green leaves of the banana trees are thick. (CAUSE)                 The sunlight cannot pass through. (RESULT) To combine these two sentences with a result clause, use so thick that. The green leaves of the banana trees are so thick that the sunlight cannot pass through. So + adjective expresses the CAUSE . That introduces the RESULT. Other patterns for result clauses are as follows: ... so + adverb + that clause: ...She coughed so hard that she lost her voice. ...so many + noun + that clause: Stella has so many friends that she can't keep up with them all. ...so much + noncount noun + that clause: Fred had so much trouble with his car that he finally got rid of it. ...so few + noun + that clause: Some people have so few options that they remain poor most of their lives. ...so little + noncount noun + that clause: The children got so little encouragement from their parents that they did poorly in school. PRACTICE: Combine the pairs of sentences with a RESULT clause. For each CAUSE expressed, decide if you need an adjective or an adverb or a quantifier with a count or noncount noun.

1. The trail leading to the Havasu Canyon is steep. It is very difficult to get there.

2. The view of the canyon is beautiful. It takes your breath away.

3. Hundreds of small waterfalls gush from the cliff face. Little green ferns grow everywhere. [Replace hundreds of with so many].

4. The sky was dark and cloudy. We canceled our hike.

5. The trail to Supai Village is hot and dusty. You'd better hire a guide to take you there on horseback.

6. There are many lizards along the trail. Most tourists don't want to go there.

7. The villagers see few tourists. They stand in their doorways and stare as they pass by.

8. My first apartment was small. I couldn't have more than two friends over.

9. My landlord gave me a lot of trouble. I moved out as soon as I could. [Replace a lot of.]

10. The landlord has little concern for his tenants. I wouldn't recommend moving into that complex.