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A2 · Word order

The want clause

A reason given with want: normal order, verb in the middle.

  1. I am not coming because I have an appointment.
  2. He is home because he is ill.
  3. We took a taxi because it was late.
  4. She does not eat meat because she is a vegetarian.
  5. I am learning Dutch because I live here.
  6. He was happy because the work was done.
  7. We stayed inside because it was raining.
  8. She was quiet because she was nervous.
  9. They left early because the film was bad.
  10. I bought a coat because it was cheap.
  11. He did not call because his phone was empty.
  12. We are going home because dinner is ready.