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because
Because introduces a reason.
Class 4 · English Version · English
Clauses and connecting ideas
Explore clauses and connecting ideas with an example and your own answers.
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A clause contains a subject and a verb. Because adds a reason; although introduces a contrasting idea.
Worked example
We carried water because the plants were dry. Although it was hot, we finished the job.
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were
Were is the verb in this clause.
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Although it was cold, we went for a walk.
Check the two clauses, contrasting ideas and sensible punctuation.
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because
Because introduces a reason.
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we left
We left can stand as a complete statement.
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Although it was raining, we could see the hills.
Keep a complete main clause and a sensible contrast.
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