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A2 · Word order

omdat + subject + verb

The because-clause: subject first, verb at the end.

  1. I am staying at home because I am ill.
  2. We stayed indoors because it was raining.
  3. She called because she was worried.
  4. He was late because the train was slow.
  5. I did not call because I forgot.
  6. We ate outside because the weather was nice.
  7. She was happy because the test was easy.
  8. They left early because the film was bad.
  9. I bought a coat because it was cheap.
  10. He works at home because he has a child.
  11. We did not go out because we were tired.
  12. She came early because she wanted a good seat.