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A2

Because and although Exercises

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Because and although · A2. Because introduces a reason that explains the main clause, not a contrast.

Practise Because and although in short situations. Read the clue, choose or write a form, then check the reason. The level is an editorial guide.

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01Reasons with because

Because introduces a reason that explains the main clause, not a contrast.

I ran because I was late.

02Contrast with although

Although introduces a contrast or surprising situation. Do not add but to the main clause of the same although sentence.

Although it was cold, we swam.

03Because with a clause or because of with a noun

Because is followed by a clause with a subject and verb; because of is followed by a noun phrase.

We left early because of the storm.

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The road was icy; that was the reason we drove slowly. We drove slowly ___ it was icy.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

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Step 1 · Warm-up

Warm-up

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Step 2 · Build the skill

Reasons with because

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Because introduces a reason that explains the main clause, not a contrast.

I ran because I was late.
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Step 3 · Build the skill

Contrast with although

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Although introduces a contrast or surprising situation. Do not add but to the main clause of the same although sentence.

Although it was cold, we swam.
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Step 4 · Build the skill

Because with a clause or because of with a noun

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Because is followed by a clause with a subject and verb; because of is followed by a noun phrase.

We left early because of the storm.
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Step 5 · New contexts

New contexts

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Step 6 · A fresh challenge

A fresh challenge

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Because and although

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Because and although

Lesson points

01

Reasons with because

Because introduces a reason that explains the main clause, not a contrast.

I ran because I was late.
02

Contrast with although

Although introduces a contrast or surprising situation. Do not add but to the main clause of the same although sentence.

Although it was cold, we swam.
03

Because with a clause or because of with a noun

Because is followed by a clause with a subject and verb; because of is followed by a noun phrase.

We left early because of the storm.

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D01 · Warm-up

The road was icy; that was the reason we drove slowly. We drove slowly ___ it was icy.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. because
  2. because of
  3. despite
  4. although
Answer & explanation
because

Look at “The road was icy; that was the reason we drove slowly. We drove slowly ___ it was icy.”. Because introduces a reason that explains the main clause, not a contrast. Complete sentence: “The road was icy; that was the reason we drove slowly. We drove slowly because it was icy.”.

D02 · Warm-up

He was tired, but he still finished. ___ he was tired, he finished.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. Because of
  2. Because
  3. Although
  4. Despite
Answer & explanation
Although

Look at “He was tired, but he still finished. ___ he was tired, he finished.”. Although introduces a contrast or surprising situation. Do not add but to the main clause of the same although sentence. Complete sentence: “He was tired, but he still finished. Although he was tired, he finished.”.

D03 · Warm-up

The match was cancelled ___ the heavy rain. (reason + noun phrase)

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. although
  2. because of
  3. because
  4. even though
Answer & explanation
because of

Look at “The match was cancelled ___ the heavy rain. (reason + noun phrase)”. Because is followed by a clause with a subject and verb; because of is followed by a noun phrase. Complete sentence: “The match was cancelled because of the heavy rain. (reason + noun phrase)”.

P01 · Build the skill

I stayed home ___ I had a fever. (give the reason)

Complete the gap. Write only the missing word or words.

Answer & explanation
because

Reference completion: “I stayed home because I had a fever. (give the reason)”. Because introduces a reason that explains the main clause, not a contrast. Also accepted in this task: as / since / given that / seeing that. These are reviewed alternatives, not an exhaustive list of all possible English.

Other accepted versions
  • as
  • since
  • given that
  • seeing that
P02 · Build the skill

Choose the complete contrast: Although it was expensive, ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. we bought it
  2. although we bought it
  3. because we bought it
  4. but we bought it
Answer & explanation
we bought it

Look at “Choose the complete contrast: Although it was expensive, ___.”. Although introduces a contrast or surprising situation. Do not add but to the main clause of the same although sentence. Complete sentence: “Choose the complete contrast: Although it was expensive, we bought it.”.

P03 · Build the skill

The train stopped ___ a fallen tree. (reason + noun phrase)

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. even though
  2. because
  3. because of
  4. although
Answer & explanation
because of

Look at “The train stopped ___ a fallen tree. (reason + noun phrase)”. Because is followed by a clause with a subject and verb; because of is followed by a noun phrase. Complete sentence: “The train stopped because of a fallen tree. (reason + noun phrase)”.

P04 · Build the skill

She wore a coat ___ the wind was cold. (give the reason)

Complete the gap. Write only the missing word or words.

Answer & explanation
because

Reference completion: “She wore a coat because the wind was cold. (give the reason)”. Because introduces a reason that explains the main clause, not a contrast. Also accepted in this task: as / since / given that / seeing that. These are reviewed alternatives, not an exhaustive list of all possible English.

Other accepted versions
  • as
  • since
  • given that
  • seeing that
R01 · New contexts

We used a torch ___ the room was dark. (give the reason)

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. because
  2. although
  3. because of
  4. despite
Answer & explanation
because

Look at “We used a torch ___ the room was dark. (give the reason)”. Because introduces a reason that explains the main clause, not a contrast. Complete sentence: “We used a torch because the room was dark. (give the reason)”.

R02 · New contexts

It was raining, yet they played. ___ it was raining, they played.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. Although
  2. Despite
  3. Because
  4. Because of
Answer & explanation
Although

Look at “It was raining, yet they played. ___ it was raining, they played.”. Although introduces a contrast or surprising situation. Do not add but to the main clause of the same although sentence. Complete sentence: “It was raining, yet they played. Although it was raining, they played.”.

R03 · New contexts

We were late ___ the traffic. (reason + noun phrase)

Complete the gap. Write only the missing word or words.

Answer & explanation
because of

Reference completion: “We were late because of the traffic. (reason + noun phrase)”. Because is followed by a clause with a subject and verb; because of is followed by a noun phrase. Also accepted in this task: due to / owing to / as a result of / on account of. These are reviewed alternatives, not an exhaustive list of all possible English.

Other accepted versions
  • due to
  • owing to
  • as a result of
  • on account of
X01 · A fresh challenge

Choose the complete contrast: Although she is young, ___.

Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.

  1. she has much experience
  2. but she has much experience
  3. because she has much experience
  4. although she has much experience
Answer & explanation
she has much experience

Look at “Choose the complete contrast: Although she is young, ___.”. Although introduces a contrast or surprising situation. Do not add but to the main clause of the same although sentence. Complete sentence: “Choose the complete contrast: Although she is young, she has much experience.”.

X02 · A fresh challenge

The flight was delayed ___ there was fog. (reason + full clause)

Complete the gap. Write only the missing word or words.

Answer & explanation
because

Reference completion: “The flight was delayed because there was fog. (reason + full clause)”. Because is followed by a clause with a subject and verb; because of is followed by a noun phrase. Also accepted in this task: as / since / given that / seeing that. These are reviewed alternatives, not an exhaustive list of all possible English.

Other accepted versions
  • as
  • since
  • given that
  • seeing that

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