Learn Dutch
B2 · Word order

Passief met een oorzaak in de bijzin

Doordat het budget gekort werd, moest het project stoppen.

  1. Because the budget was cut, the project had to stop.
  2. Because the rules were unclear, many applications were rejected.
  3. Because the machine broke down, the production was halted for a day.
  4. Because the noise was reported, the café was fined.
  5. Because the data were not deleted, the website was taken offline.
  6. Because the roof leaked, the exhibition was moved indoors.
  7. Because the street was closed, the deliveries were delayed.
  8. Because the letter was lost, the deadline was missed.
  9. Because the request was too vague, the employee was asked for more details.
  10. Because the repair was expensive, the old bicycle was sold.
  11. Because the meeting was cancelled, the decision was postponed.
  12. Because the figures were wrong, the statement was withdrawn.