Adverbial Clause Cause and Effect

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Correct sentence:

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We can go swimming every day now that the weather is warm.

Front

Correct sentence: Since the students had done poorly on the test, the teacher decided to give it again.

Back

Front

Correct sentence: Cold air hovers near the earth because it is heavier than hot air.

Back

Front

Correct sentence: Since you paid for the theater tickets, please let me pay for our dinner.

Back

Since you paid for the theater tickets, please let me pay for our dinner.

Front

Correct sentence: Do you want to go for a walk now that the rain has stopped?

Back

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Combine: Our TV set was broken. We listened to the news on the radio. (because)

Back

Because our TV set was broken, we listened to the news on the radio.

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Combine: Many young people move to cities for jobs. Few jobs in rural areas. (since)

Back

Many young people move to the cities in search of employment since there are few jobs available in the rural areas.

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Combine: The civil war has ended. A new government is being formed. (now that)

Back

Now that the civil war has ended, a new government is being formed.

Front

Combine the sentences: Thousands of people have reservations with the company for the trip. I doubt I'll get the chance to go on one of the flights. (since)

Back

Since thousands of people already have reservations with the company for the trip, I doubt that I'll get the chance to go on one of the flights.

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Combine the sentences: I've finished art school. I can focus on finding work as an illustrator. (now that)

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Now that I've finished art school, I can focus on finding work as an illustrator.