01Motivos com because
Because introduz um motivo que explica a oração principal, não um contraste.
I ran because I was late.Because e although · A2. Because introduz um motivo que explica a oração principal, não um contraste.
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Because introduz um motivo que explica a oração principal, não um contraste.
I ran because I was late.Although introduz contraste ou surpresa. Não acrescente but na principal da mesma frase com although.
Although it was cold, we swam.Because vem antes de oração com sujeito e verbo; because of, antes de expressão nominal.
We left early because of the storm.
The road was icy; that was the reason we drove slowly. We drove slowly ___ it was icy.
Because introduz um motivo que explica a oração principal, não um contraste.
I ran because I was late.Although introduz contraste ou surpresa. Não acrescente but na principal da mesma frase com although.
Although it was cold, we swam.Because vem antes de oração com sujeito e verbo; because of, antes de expressão nominal.
We left early because of the storm.Guarde a primeira tentativa, entenda a mudança e confira em outra situação.
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Because introduz um motivo que explica a oração principal, não um contraste.
I ran because I was late.Although introduz contraste ou surpresa. Não acrescente but na principal da mesma frase com although.
Although it was cold, we swam.Because vem antes de oração com sujeito e verbo; because of, antes de expressão nominal.
We left early because of the storm.Abrir uma resposta registra ajuda para essa questão.
The road was icy; that was the reason we drove slowly. We drove slowly ___ it was icy.
Observe “The road was icy; that was the reason we drove slowly. We drove slowly ___ it was icy.”. Because introduz um motivo que explica a oração principal, não um contraste. Frase completa: “The road was icy; that was the reason we drove slowly. We drove slowly because it was icy.”.
He was tired, but he still finished. ___ he was tired, he finished.
Observe “He was tired, but he still finished. ___ he was tired, he finished.”. Although introduz contraste ou surpresa. Não acrescente but na principal da mesma frase com although. Frase completa: “He was tired, but he still finished. Although he was tired, he finished.”.
The match was cancelled ___ the heavy rain. (reason + noun phrase)
Observe “The match was cancelled ___ the heavy rain. (reason + noun phrase)”. Because vem antes de oração com sujeito e verbo; because of, antes de expressão nominal. Frase completa: “The match was cancelled because of the heavy rain. (reason + noun phrase)”.
I stayed home ___ I had a fever. (give the reason)
Frase de referência: “I stayed home because I had a fever. (give the reason)”. Because introduz um motivo que explica a oração principal, não um contraste. Também são aceitas estas variantes revisadas: as / since / given that / seeing that. A lista não cobre todas as expressões possíveis.
Choose the complete contrast: Although it was expensive, ___.
Observe “Choose the complete contrast: Although it was expensive, ___.”. Although introduz contraste ou surpresa. Não acrescente but na principal da mesma frase com although. Frase completa: “Choose the complete contrast: Although it was expensive, we bought it.”.
The train stopped ___ a fallen tree. (reason + noun phrase)
Observe “The train stopped ___ a fallen tree. (reason + noun phrase)”. Because vem antes de oração com sujeito e verbo; because of, antes de expressão nominal. Frase completa: “The train stopped because of a fallen tree. (reason + noun phrase)”.
She wore a coat ___ the wind was cold. (give the reason)
Frase de referência: “She wore a coat because the wind was cold. (give the reason)”. Because introduz um motivo que explica a oração principal, não um contraste. Também são aceitas estas variantes revisadas: as / since / given that / seeing that. A lista não cobre todas as expressões possíveis.
We used a torch ___ the room was dark. (give the reason)
Observe “We used a torch ___ the room was dark. (give the reason)”. Because introduz um motivo que explica a oração principal, não um contraste. Frase completa: “We used a torch because the room was dark. (give the reason)”.
It was raining, yet they played. ___ it was raining, they played.
Observe “It was raining, yet they played. ___ it was raining, they played.”. Although introduz contraste ou surpresa. Não acrescente but na principal da mesma frase com although. Frase completa: “It was raining, yet they played. Although it was raining, they played.”.
We were late ___ the traffic. (reason + noun phrase)
Frase de referência: “We were late because of the traffic. (reason + noun phrase)”. Because vem antes de oração com sujeito e verbo; because of, antes de expressão nominal. Também são aceitas estas variantes revisadas: due to / owing to / as a result of / on account of. A lista não cobre todas as expressões possíveis.
Choose the complete contrast: Although she is young, ___.
Observe “Choose the complete contrast: Although she is young, ___.”. Although introduz contraste ou surpresa. Não acrescente but na principal da mesma frase com although. Frase completa: “Choose the complete contrast: Although she is young, she has much experience.”.
The flight was delayed ___ there was fog. (reason + full clause)
Frase de referência: “The flight was delayed because there was fog. (reason + full clause)”. Because vem antes de oração com sujeito e verbo; because of, antes de expressão nominal. Também são aceitas estas variantes revisadas: as / since / given that / seeing that. A lista não cobre todas as expressões possíveis.