Subordinating Conjunctions for Reason
Learn how to use the subordinating conjunctions for reason in English.
Subordinating Conjunctions for Reason
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Subordinating Conjunctions | Reasons and Contrast
Point 1: Subordinating conjunctions of reason and contrast show relationships between actions.
- We ate dinner early because we were hungry.
- Let's see a movie since we are at the cinema.
- She wore a coat even though it was hot.
- While he is smart, he is a very lazy student.
Point 2: Because and since show a reason.
- I have to leave because I work tomorrow.
- Because I work tomorrow, I have to leave.
- We went inside since it was raining.
- Since it was raining, I went inside.
Point 3: Even though shows contrast between two actions.
- We stayed inside even though it was sunny.
- Even though it was sunny, we stayed inside.
- I passed the test even though I did not study.
- Even though I did not study, I passed the test.
Point 4: Although shows contrast and means the same as even though, but it is slightly more formal.
- Although I am fat, I am very fit.
- Although I have a license, I never drive my car.
- Although I like fashion, I have few clothes.
- You can eat that, although you will regret it.
Point 5: While also shows contrast and is usually used at the start of a sentence.
- While I hate vegetables, I still eat them.
- While I speak Japanese, I never use it.
- While I like sports, I do not play them often.
- While you can say that, you can't mean it.
