In this post I would like to teach you how to use the words DESPITE, IN SPITE OF, ALTHOUGH, EVEN THOUGH, BECAUSE OF and BECAUSE correctly. I will explain the meaning of the words and the grammar. To help you with this there are two games, a mind map, a video explanation and a graphical explanation. I hope you will learn to use these conjunctions.
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Conjunctions – meaning
The meaning of these conjunctions is clearly explained in the following graphics:
If you want to print out the graphic, you can download the pdf file below:
Conjunctions – the usage
You can see the explanation again in the following mind map:
To make it absolutely clear, here is an interactive video explaining the usage of the words BECAUSE and BECAUSE OF.
This video uses the free recording offered by BBC learning English at http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/specials/165_gramchallenge10/
To experience the video full screen click on the following button (as it is HTML5 video it will work on your mobile too):
BECAUSE – video explanation
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Conjunctions – quizzes and games
The second quiz is fully in HTML5 so it will play on any mobile device you own. Your task is to connect both of the sentences into one and use the conjunction in the brackets. If you pass the test you will play the game called Math Pop and practise your Maths too.
Conjunctions – quiz and Math pop game
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thanx for that 🙂
You are welcome. I am happy when I can help anyone.
It is very interesting to learn in that way
Thank you for this – I have spent far too many lessons floundering around this subject and now it is clear as a bell!
Quite educating, teach us also on figurative expressions and their meaning. I am not good in these
I will have a look at this topic too, but no promises.
Well, it is very nice of you to write this. But I am sure that someone could do a better job
I t is fantastic to get an idea of conjunctions mentioned in this post being divided into logical and surprising results according to their meanings. Thank you very much for giving free such valuable information, I personally looking forward to get more and more
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zdenda i want to improve writing skills and speaking plzzzzzzzzzzz help me. how we improve these skills
Thanks I really want to know if you are teaching an adult how to speak English language which skill is better to start with
Extraordinary
Start with vocabulary. It is the most important part of a language.
Only by doing them. Write a lot and speak to the native speakers.
interesting game. :))
Very well explained…thanx a lot and keep supporting education…
Thanks alot for thes and we need more
TKS for that.
where can i get printable exercises?
I am afraid there are only interactive exercises. You can find some printables in the latest post on Means of transport
Thanks teacher !!!