9th Grammar 12.3 Adverb Clauses Of Reason
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Exercise 14. Noticing Adverb Clauses or Reason. In your book you mus underline each adverb clause of reason, and circle verbs. Here you will only write the exact words of the adverb clause of reason you underlined. And you will not do the Think About It chart at the end of the exercise. Example: 1. Underlined words: because I do these things 2. 1. Underlined words: ________
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Open your book on p. 383. Watch the video of the topic and answer exercises 14 to 19. Do them before or while you answer this quiz You will not answer the THINK ABOUT IT of exercise 14 and exercise 19. Read carefully the instructions because some exercises are modified for you to be able to answer them here.
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3. Underlined words: ________
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The underlined words are "[Blank]", indicating that there is no specific word or phrase that needs to be inserted. The given sentence "Because we live in a multilingual world" is already complete and does not require any additional words or changes. The sentence is stating that the reason for something is the fact that we live in a world with multiple languages.Rate this question:
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4. Underlined words: ________
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The underlined words in the given sentence are "because I can play it by myself". This phrase is used to provide a reason or justification for something. In this context, it suggests that the speaker enjoys the activity mentioned because they have the ability to do it alone, without needing any other participants. This reason implies that the speaker values independence and self-sufficiency in their leisure activities.Rate this question:
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5. Underlined words: ________
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6. Underlined words: ________
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The underlined word in this sentence is "because". It is used to provide a reason or explanation for something. In this context, the speaker is stating that they have always had great teachers as the reason for something else that is implied but not stated in the given sentence.Rate this question:
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7. Underlined words: ________
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The underlined words are likely asking for the reason why people use or prefer something. In this case, the answer is "because it gives them instant access to a lot of information." This suggests that the reason people use or prefer whatever is being discussed is because it allows them to quickly and easily obtain a large amount of information.Rate this question:
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8. Underlined words: ________
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The underlined word is likely to be "because" as it introduces a reason for not doing something. In this context, the speaker is explaining their refusal to do something because it would interfere with their sleep.Rate this question:
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9. Underlined words: ________
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The underlined words in the given sentence are used to explain the reason for something. In this case, the person is stating that the reason for having something is because it was a gift from their parents. The underlined words act as a clause that provides the explanation for why the person has the item.Rate this question:
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10. Underlined words: ________
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The underlined word in this sentence is indicating that there is a missing word or phrase. In this case, the missing word or phrase is explaining the reason or cause for something. The correct answer "Since my family is Polish" fits the context of the sentence, as it provides a reason for something that is being discussed.Rate this question:
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11. Underlined words: ________
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The underlined words are likely a blank space where a word should be inserted. The correct answer is "since," as it indicates a reason or cause for the statement that follows. The sentence suggests that the reason for something is the fact that many people have moved to the location from other countries.Rate this question:
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12. ________
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Exercise 16. Adverb Clause of Time or Reason? In you book you had to underline the adverb clause and check if it is a Time Clause or a Reason Clause. Here, you will see the sentence with the correct words underlined to be sure you did that correctly in your book, and you must choose if it is a Time Clause or a Reason Clause. Example: 1. I have wanted to be a doctor since I was a small child. __X__ Time Clause _____ Reason Clause 2. Since the front door wasn't locked, I let myself in.
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Time Clause
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Reason Clause
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A. Reason ClauseExplanation
The underlined adverb clause "Since the front door wasn't locked" indicates the reason for the action of letting oneself in. It explains why the person let themselves in. Therefore, it is a Reason Clause.Rate this question:
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3. Since it began in the 1980s, the organization has attracted many new members.
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Time Clause
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Reason Clause
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A. Time ClauseExplanation
The given sentence "Since it began in the 1980s, the organization has attracted many new members" contains a time clause. The word "since" is used to indicate the starting point of an action or event, which in this case is the beginning of the organization in the 1980s. The sentence suggests that ever since the organization started in the 1980s, it has been able to attract many new members.Rate this question:
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4. Since we had to leave right away, we didn't have time to pack a suitcase.
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Time Clause
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Reason Clause
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A. Reason ClauseExplanation
The given sentence "Since we had to leave right away, we didn't have time to pack a suitcase" includes a reason clause. The reason clause "Since we had to leave right away" explains the reason why the action of not having time to pack a suitcase occurred. It provides the cause or explanation for the main clause of the sentence.Rate this question:
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5.We've known her since we were four or five.
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Time Clause
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Reason Clause
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A. Time ClauseExplanation
The given sentence "We've known her since we were four or five" indicates a period of time during which the action of knowing her has been taking place. This time period is specified by the phrase "since we were four or five," which indicates that the action started at the age of four or five and has continued until the present. Therefore, the correct answer is "Time Clause."Rate this question:
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6. Since I had already studied English for several years, I got into an advanced class.
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Time Clause
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Reason Clause
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A. Reason ClauseExplanation
The given sentence "Since I had already studied English for several years, I got into an advanced class" indicates that the speaker's previous study of English for several years is the reason for them being placed in an advanced class. The phrase "since" introduces a cause-and-effect relationship, implying that the speaker's prior knowledge and experience in studying English led to their placement in the advanced class. Therefore, the correct answer is Reason Clause.Rate this question:
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7. I haven't been to that museum since it reopened in 2012.
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Time Clause
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Reason Clause
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A. Time ClauseExplanation
The given sentence "I haven't been to that museum since it reopened in 2012" includes a time clause. The phrase "since it reopened in 2012" indicates the specific time when the speaker last visited the museum. A time clause is used to provide information about when an action occurred or started. In this case, it highlights the time of the museum's reopening in 2012 and implies that the speaker has not visited since then.Rate this question:
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8. Since you need more money, maybe you should get a better-paying job.
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Time Clause
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Reason Clause
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A. Reason ClauseExplanation
The given statement suggests that getting a better-paying job is a possible solution to the problem of needing more money. It implies that the reason for needing more money is the current job not providing enough income. Therefore, the statement can be categorized as a reason clause as it provides a reason for the suggested action of getting a better-paying job.Rate this question:
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9. I've been a fan o Alan Rickman since I saw him in a play several years ago.
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Time Clause
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Reason Clause
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A. Time ClauseExplanation
The given sentence "I've been a fan of Alan Rickman since I saw him in a play several years ago" indicates a time clause. The phrase "since I saw him in a play several years ago" specifies the time when the speaker became a fan of Alan Rickman. It suggests that the speaker started being a fan after witnessing Alan Rickman's performance in a play several years ago.Rate this question:
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10. The new technology led to smaller devices since designers could use smaller batteries.
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Time Clause
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Reason Clause
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A. Reason ClauseExplanation
The given correct answer is "Reason Clause". This is because the sentence explains the reason behind the smaller devices, stating that it is due to the new technology allowing designers to use smaller batteries. A reason clause is used to provide an explanation or justification for something.Rate this question:
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11. It has been a long time since we went to that restaurant.
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Time Clause
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Reason Clause
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A. Time ClauseExplanation
The given sentence "It has been a long time since we went to that restaurant" contains a time clause. A time clause is a dependent clause that indicates when an action or event occurred. In this case, the time clause "since we went to that restaurant" is used to express that a long period of time has passed since the last visit to the restaurant.Rate this question:
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12. Since we didn't speak the same language, we spent a lot of time smiling at each other.
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Time Clause
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Reason Clause
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A. Reason ClauseExplanation
The given sentence "Since we didn't speak the same language, we spent a lot of time smiling at each other" consists of two clauses, a time clause and a reason clause. The time clause is "Since we didn't speak the same language" which indicates the time frame or condition under which the action took place. The reason clause is "we spent a lot of time smiling at each other" which explains the reason for the action mentioned in the time clause. The reason for spending a lot of time smiling at each other is the fact that they didn't speak the same language.Rate this question:
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Exercise 17. Pronunciation Note: Because. In the video of the topic you should have heard the audio of this pronunciation note. Choose True if you did hear the audio and false if you didn't. Be honest.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The explanation for the correct answer, which is "True," is that the person heard the audio of the pronunciation note in the video.Rate this question:
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Exercise 18. Listening for Reasons. PART 1. Listen and complete these conversations. In the first part you will write the words that complete the dialogues. Example: 1. B: Because __I left my phone at school_. 2. B: Because ________!
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it's greatExplanation
The correct answer is "it's great" because the person is expressing their opinion or feeling about something. The word "because" indicates that there is a reason or explanation for their statement.Rate this question:
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3. Wife: Because ________.
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it would be politeExplanation
The wife is providing a reason for her action or decision. In this case, she is stating that the reason for her action is that it would be polite. This suggests that the wife values politeness and believes that it is important to act in a polite manner.Rate this question:
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4. Husband: Because ________.
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you need to know - 27.
5. Sister: Because ________.
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I hurt your feelings - 28.
6. Student: Because ________.
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the bell rang - 29.
7. Student: Because ________.
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I get nervous - 30.
8. Student: Because ________.
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I missed the bus - 31.
9. Student: Because ________.
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I forgot to bring itExplanation
The student is providing a reason or explanation for something, and that reason is that they forgot to bring it.Rate this question:
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10. Teacher: Because ________.
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I was sickExplanation
The teacher is providing a reason for something that happened or for a decision that was made. In this case, the reason is that the person was sick.Rate this question:
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Exercise 17. PART TWO. Choose what was the pronunciation your heard in each number: "because" or /CAUZ/ (I cannot write the second short pronunciation like it is in the book because I don't have the characters to do so). Example: 1. ____ Because __x_ CAUZ 2.
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Exercise 19. Do not do it. Exercise 20. Error Correction. Choose the correct sentence. 1.
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My brother want to graduate this year, because he needs to get a job.
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My brother wants to graduate this year because he needs to get a job.
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A. My brother wants to graduate this year because he needs to get a job.Explanation
The correct sentence is "My brother wants to graduate this year because he needs to get a job." The verb "want" should be in the singular form "wants" to agree with the subject "brother."Rate this question:
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My birthday is the happiest day of my life because my family is there.
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My birthday is the happiest day of my life because my family was there.
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A. My birthday is the happiest day of my life because my family is there.Explanation
The correct answer is "My birthday is the happiest day of my life because my family is there." This answer is correct because it uses the present tense verb "is" to match the present tense of "my family is there." The use of the present tense suggests that the family is always there on the person's birthday, making it the happiest day of their life.Rate this question:
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I couldn't sleep last night because it was hot.
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I couldn't sleep last night. Because it was hot.
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A. I couldn't sleep last night because it was hot.Explanation
The correct answer is "I couldn't sleep last night because it was hot." This answer is correct because it accurately combines the two given sentences into one cohesive sentence. The reason for not being able to sleep is stated as "because it was hot."Rate this question:
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I was an only child, I was often lonely.
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Because I was an only child, I was often lonely.
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A. Because I was an only child, I was often lonely.Explanation
The correct answer is "Because I was an only child, I was often lonely." This answer provides a logical explanation for the statement given in the question. It explains that the reason for feeling lonely is being an only child, indicating that the lack of siblings or companionship contributed to the feeling of loneliness.Rate this question:
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Because the war, my parents had to leave their home.
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Because of the war, my parents had to leave their home.
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A. Because of the war, my parents had to leave their home.Explanation
The word "because" is used to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship. In this case, the cause is "the war" and the effect is "my parents had to leave their home." Therefore, the correct answer is "Because of the war, my parents had to leave their home."Rate this question:
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We traveled a lot because my father worked for the United Nations
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We traveled a lot because of my father worked for the United Nations
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A. We traveled a lot because my father worked for the United NationsExplanation
The correct answer is "We traveled a lot because my father worked for the United Nations." This sentence correctly uses the past tense verb "worked" to indicate that the father no longer works for the United Nations. Additionally, the preposition "for" is used to show that the father was employed by the United Nations. The sentence effectively explains the reason for the frequent traveling.Rate this question:
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Since I didn't know English very well, I can't understand anyone.
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Since I don´'t know English very well, I can't understand anyone.
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A. Since I don´'t know English very well, I can't understand anyone.Explanation
The correct answer is "Since I don´'t know English very well, I can't understand anyone." This answer is correct because it correctly identifies the grammatical error in the sentence, which is the use of "didn't" instead of "don't" in the first clause. The correct form should be "don't" because it indicates a present situation of not knowing English well.Rate this question:
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It has become easy to travel around the world, knowing a foreign language is more important than before.
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Since It has become easy to travel around the world, knowing a foreign language is more important than before.
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A. Since It has become easy to travel around the world, knowing a foreign language is more important than before.Explanation
The given answer is correct because it explains the reason why knowing a foreign language is more important now. It states that with the ease of traveling around the world, it has become necessary to communicate with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Knowing a foreign language allows individuals to navigate and interact effectively in a globalized world, making it more important than ever before.Rate this question:
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