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Grammar
Let’s learn and practise.

Although everyone in the kingdom loved King Sam, he was not happy.
Since he loved painting, John decided to give it a try.

Although and since are conjunctions.

We use ‘since’ to express cause
We use ‘although’ to show contrast
and effect

Although he was married, King Sam did Since King Sam did not have children,
not have any children. he decided to find an heir to his throne.

Since the people in the kingdom wanted
Although John was poor, he led a very to be the heir, they started painting
happy life.
immediately.

Since the king was not happy with his
Although the old man was sick, he people’s work of art, he asked them to
painted the portrait of the king.
leave the palace.

Do not add ‘but’ in the sentence that has the conjunction ‘although’.
Example: Although the woman is old, but she has a lot of energy. ✘

Although the woman is old, she has a lot of energy. ✔

Complete the sentences using although and since.

1. she is beautiful, she is not proud.

2. Vijay was sick, he still came to school.

3. he is poor, he gives his family the best.
4. you are so helpful, let me buy you a gift.

5. it was raining, May Lee took an umbrella to school.

6. Irfan scored the highest in English, he remained humble.
7. her parents are away on a business trip, May Lee has to stay with

her aunt.

8. it is Jasleen’s birthday today, she has invited all her friends to her
birthday party.
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