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Giving Reasons
Explaining causes and purposes.
Because it was raining we did not go out
A sentence giving rain as the cause of staying indoors
I was tired so I slept early
A sentence giving tiredness as the reason for an early bedtime
He worked hard so he could succeed
A sentence linking hard work to the goal of succeeding
Because it was late we took a taxi
A sentence giving lateness as the reason for taking a taxi
I learn Persian because I am interested in it
A sentence giving personal interest as the motivation for learning
He did not come because he had work
A sentence giving work as the reason for someone's absence
We left early so we would avoid traffic
A sentence giving traffic avoidance as the reason for leaving early
Because it was expensive I did not buy it
A sentence giving high price as the reason for not buying
I exercise so I stay healthy
A sentence giving good health as the reason for regular exercise
She was happy because she passed the exam
A sentence giving exam success as the cause of someone's happiness
Because I was cold I wore a jacket
A sentence giving cold temperature as the reason for wearing a coat
For this reason I decided to stay
A sentence saying a particular reason led to a decision to remain
