Reasons, Contrast & Opinion Linkers — Gramática B1

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Reglas y ejemplos de esta lección

Because: give a reason

Because answers the question "Why?". After it you need a full clause with a subject and a verb: because + it is reliable. The reason usually comes second; if you start with because, separate the two parts with a comma.

main clause + because + subject + verb

We chose this hotel because it offers good value for money.
I stopped using the app because it was too slow.
Because the staff were so helpful, we left a positive review.

Although: contrast in one sentence

Although means "in spite of the fact that". It introduces the less important or surprising fact, and the main clause gives your real point. The although-clause can come first (with a comma) or second.

Although + subject + verb, main clause

Although the hotel was cheap, the room was clean and quiet.
Although I enjoyed the book, the ending was disappointing.
I finished the course although it was difficult.