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Grammar

Let’s revise.

Since, although, and because are also conjunctions.

Conjunctions Usage Example

since to express cause Since you are very kind, I will
and effect buy you a gift.

although to show contrast Although the man is old, he is
very strong.
because to show reason She is late to school because
she missed the bus.

Fill in the blanks with ‘since’, ‘although’ or ‘because’.
1. he was busy, he did not go out to play.
2. He is very tired he did not sleep last night.
3. he is poor, he always helps people in need.
4. The boy did not buy the T-shirt it was too expensive.
5. it was raining heavily, she went out to meet her friend.
6. the traffic was heavy, I arrived on time for the meeting.
7. We are going for a picnic the weather is cool and refreshing.
8. Idith is very happy she won the first prize in the competition.

Complete the sentences below.

1. Since he was sick,
2. Although she is beautiful,
3. I went home early because
4. Although it is raining heavily,
5. The tiger hid itself in the jungle because

Let’s do.

Write two sentences each using ‘since’, ‘although’, and ‘because’.

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