Touchstone 2nd Edition • Language summary • Level 1

Unit 8 • Lesson D: Shop till you drop!

Vocabulary
because (conj)

Writing
Linking ideas with because to give reasons
You can use because to link an idea or statement with a reason. A reason answers the question
Why . . .?:

It's a great store. (= statement)

and
It sells designer clothes at very low prices. (= reason)

become:

It's a great store because it sells designer clothes at very low prices.

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