A2

Because e although: exercícios

Sobre esta lição

Because e although · A2. Because introduz um motivo que explica a oração principal, não um contraste.

Pratique Because e although em situações curtas. Leia a pista, escolha ou escreva uma forma e confira a explicação. O nível é uma orientação editorial.

12 questões
Salve para encontrar em Minha coleção.
Mapa de conceitos

Because and although

Começar a praticar
Because and although — Mapa de conceitos
Because and although — Mapa de conceitos

01Motivos com because

Because introduz um motivo que explica a oração principal, não um contraste.

I ran because I was late.

02Contraste com although

Although introduz contraste ou surpresa. Não acrescente but na principal da mesma frase com although.

Although it was cold, we swam.

03Because com oração ou because of com nome

Because vem antes de oração com sujeito e verbo; because of, antes de expressão nominal.

We left early because of the storm.

Guia ilustrado

0/12
Questões
01 / 12D01Salve para encontrar em Minha coleção.

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.

Sua resposta
1 / 12

Seu caminho de aprendizagem

01
Etapa 1 · Aquecimento

Aquecimento

0/3
02
Etapa 2 · Praticar a habilidade

Motivos com because

0/2

Because introduz um motivo que explica a oração principal, não um contraste.

I ran because I was late.
03
Etapa 3 · Praticar a habilidade

Contraste com although

0/1

Although introduz contraste ou surpresa. Não acrescente but na principal da mesma frase com although.

Although it was cold, we swam.
04
Etapa 4 · Praticar a habilidade

Because com oração ou because of com nome

0/1

Because vem antes de oração com sujeito e verbo; because of, antes de expressão nominal.

We left early because of the storm.
05
Etapa 5 · Novos contextos

Novos contextos

0/3
06
Etapa 6 · Um novo desafio

Um novo desafio

0/2
Revisões desta unidade

Transforme erros em aprendizado.

Guarde a primeira tentativa, entenda a mudança e confira em outra situação.

0

Ainda não há revisões. Faça um aquecimento curto.

Mapa da aula

Because e although

A2
Because and although

Pontos da aula

01

Motivos com because

Because introduz um motivo que explica a oração principal, não um contraste.

I ran because I was late.
02

Contraste com although

Although introduz contraste ou surpresa. Não acrescente but na principal da mesma frase com although.

Although it was cold, we swam.
03

Because com oração ou because of com nome

Because vem antes de oração com sujeito e verbo; because of, antes de expressão nominal.

We left early because of the storm.

Perguntas e respostas

Abrir uma resposta registra ajuda para essa questão.

D01 · Aquecimento

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
Resposta e explicação
because

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.”.

D02 · Aquecimento

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
Resposta e explicação
Although

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.”.

D03 · Aquecimento

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
Resposta e explicação
because of

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)”.

P01 · Praticar a habilidade

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

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

Resposta e explicação
because

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.

Outras respostas aceitas
  • as
  • since
  • given that
  • seeing that
P02 · Praticar a habilidade

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
Resposta e explicação
we bought it

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.”.

P03 · Praticar a habilidade

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
Resposta e explicação
because of

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)”.

P04 · Praticar a habilidade

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

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

Resposta e explicação
because

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.

Outras respostas aceitas
  • as
  • since
  • given that
  • seeing that
R01 · Novos contextos

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
Resposta e explicação
because

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)”.

R02 · Novos contextos

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
Resposta e explicação
Although

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.”.

R03 · Novos contextos

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

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

Resposta e explicação
because of

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.

Outras respostas aceitas
  • due to
  • owing to
  • as a result of
  • on account of
X01 · Um novo desafio

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
Resposta e explicação
she has much experience

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.”.

X02 · Um novo desafio

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

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

Resposta e explicação
because

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.

Outras respostas aceitas
  • as
  • since
  • given that
  • seeing that