2.5 Conjunctions

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§2.5 Conjunctions

Logisch gevolg

Dus = So --> We left early, so we were home on time.

Zodat = So that --> Can you leave now, so that I can shower?

Keuze

Of = Or --> You can use soap or you can use a washing gel.

Opsomming

En = And --> I like pizza and I like chips.

Reden / Oorzaak

Aangezien = As --> As the weather is so bad, we're cancelling the match.

Want; omdat = Because --> He was angry because I had taken his hairbrush.

Vanwege = Because of --> Dad was home late because of heavy traffic.

Aangezien = Since --> I've got something to say since we're all here.

Tegenstelling

Hoewel = (Al)though --> I didn't buy the dress, (al)though I loved it.

Maar = But --> I like fish, but I don't eat herring.

Ondanks = Despite --> Despite his illness he passed his exams.

Echter = However --> Kylie is rich. However, she's not very happy.

(en) toch = Yet --> He's nice, yet there is something odd about him.

Tijd

Totdat = Until --> I stayed at her house until my mother picked me up.

Voordat = Before --> He cut me off before I could finish my sentence.

Nadat = After --> I want to be an actress after I finish school.

Toen = When --> They were still fighting when dad came in.

Terwijl = While --> You can clean the kitchen while I do the shopping.

Voorwaarde

Als = If --> I will bring you a roll too, if you want.

Fill in the correct linking word for each sentence

Choose from but, so, although, yet, because, when, if, despite, before, or, since

1.I wanted to go to the party, ___ I was feeling unwell.

2.She loves chocolate, ___ she tries to avoid eating it too often.

3.He couldn’t attend the meeting ___ he had a doctor's appointment.

4.They went for a walk in the rain ___ they had brought umbrellas.

5.I'll call you tomorrow ___ I get home from work.

6.___ it raining heavily, they decided to continue their picnic.

7.She has studied hard, ___she feels unprepared for the exam.

8.He studied hard ___ he could pass the exam.

9.___ the teacher was absent, the class was canceled.

10.He arrived early ___ he could find a good seat.

1. but
2. but / although
3. because
4. since
5. when / before
6. despite
7. yet
8. so that
9. since
10. so that

Fill in the correct linking word for each sentence

Choose from but, so, although, yet, because, when, if, despite, before, or

1.I enjoy swimming, ___ I don't like getting my face wet.

2.She wanted to go to the concert, ___ she couldn't get tickets.

3.He was tired, ___ he stayed up late to finish the project.

4.___ she studied hard, she couldn't understand the math problem.

5.They decided to go for a hike ___ the weather was nice.

6.He loves playing football, ___ he rarely watches it on TV.

7.They planned a picnic, ___ it started raining heavily.

8.I'll be home early ___ I finish my work on time.

9.___ it was late, they decided to continue the party.

10.She's allergic to cats, ___ she adopted a kitten.

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2. but
   
3. yet
   
4. Although
   
5. because
   
6. yet
   
7. but
   
8. if
   
9. Despite
   
10. yet

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Extra oefenen

1. www.slimleren.nl --> §6.2 voegwoorden

2. websites op de volgende pagina(s)

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