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English Year 5 Grammar

Or – introduces choices or possibilities.
或；还是 提出不同的选择或可能发生的情况。
Do you want a red cap or a blue one?
Is the turtle dead or alive?
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So – indicates effects, results or consequences. It shows that the second
所以 idea is the result of the first. Grammar
显示影响、结果或后果，后者的概念是前者导致的结果。
This song has been very popular so I downloaded it.
My tooth was very painful so I went to see the dentist.

Subordinating conjunctions join a subordinate clause to a main clause.

从属连词连接一个从属分句和一个主要分句。

Because – introduces the cause or purpose of an action. It answers the question
因为 ‘Why?’.
提出了发生动作的原因或目的，解答了问题中的“为什么？”。
We went home early because we were tired.
I switched on the lights because it was dark.

Although – means ‘despite the fact that’ or ‘however’.
尽管；虽然 指“尽管如此……（仍）……”或“然而”。
Although the sun was shining, it wasn’t very hot.
Although the kitchen is small, it is very well designed.
We enjoyed our camping holiday, although it rained every day.
The holiday was great, although the hotel wasn’t very nice.

Since – means ‘because’ or ‘as’.
因为；既然 指“因为”或“由于”。
Since the weather is fine, we shall go to the beach.
Since he has lost his money, he could not buy the new handphone.
Since it is getting dark, let’s go home.
My father did not say a word since he was very angry.

We will have to hurry since we are already late.
Why are you asking me since you already know the answer?

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