I02-Unit6-Adv Clau

Connecting Words : Because SoAlthough/Even though/though : 

Connecting Words : Because SoAlthough/Even though/though Intermediate 2 – Unit 6b

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Callie Rogers won the lottery !  She is rich now, so she bought a new home. Although she is rich now, she is very sad. She is sad because she doesn’t have any friends 

Why use Connectors? : 

Why use Connectors? To be able to connect two clauses. Depending on the connector you use, it’s the meaning you try to explain. for example, some of the ones you know are : And, or, but, so. Each connector has an specific purpose. It can be to express an opposite idea, a contrast between two ideas or simply the addition of something.

Today we are going to learn 3:Because So Although : 

Today we are going to learn 3:Because So Although Because I didn’t study for the test, I got a low grade Why did I get a low grade? I didn’t study for the test, so I got a low grade. What happened after not studying for the test? Although I didn’t study for the test, I got a good grade. What happened after not studying for the test? Is that common?

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Examples : Example: She took the bus to work because her husband took her car. Because her husband took her car, she took the bus to work

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Examples She takes a lot of pictures, so she always brings her camera. I don’t sleep much, so I am always tired. I eat healthy now, so I can loose some weight.

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Examples Although she worked hard, she didn’t get the position as manager. Everyone is buying the new Ipad even though there are bad reviews Although everyone tells him to stop smoking, he can’t stop doing it

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1. __________________ he always did well on his English tests, his parents were surprised that he got an A. Because Although So 2. You should keep the milk in the refrigerator, __________________ it doesn't go bad. because although so 3. __________________ he thinks he's smart, he isn't. Because Even though So 4. You should say goodbye to your brother ________________ you are flying to Europe tonight. because although so 5. ________________ my father has high blood pressure, he has to watch what he eats. because although so

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6. ___________ he didn’t want to ruin the carpet, he removed his shoes. because although so 7. He spoke slowly, ________________ she would understand. because although so 8. ________________ you stopped crying, I'll buy you an ice cream. Because Even though So