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B1 · Word order

A cause phrase at the front

Vanwege de regen…, door het slechte weer…, om die reden….

  1. The match was cancelled because of the rain.
  2. Because of the bad weather we stayed at home.
  3. For that reason the municipality changed the plan.
  4. Thanks to your help the project is finished.
  5. Because of the crowds the train was late.
  6. Because of the sick leave the meeting was cancelled.
  7. Because of the building work the street is closed.
  8. For that reason we close the shop earlier.
  9. Because of the heat people stayed indoors.
  10. Because of privacy we do not share names.
  11. Because of the bad news everyone was quiet.
  12. Thanks to the volunteers the festival is possible.