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B2 · Word order

Conjunction clusters

omdat … en …, hoewel … maar …, zowel … als …

  1. I don't know whether he comes or whether he stays.
  2. Both the manager and the director have signed the agreement.
  3. Although the work is difficult, she continues.
  4. Because the money was missing, the project was postponed.
  5. He was fired because he was always late and because he did not cooperate.
  6. Not only did the residents complain, but they also organised a petition.
  7. Whether the plan is feasible is still not clear.
  8. If the council agrees and if the funds are available, construction will start in spring.
  9. The more you read about it, the clearer it becomes.
  10. He works quickly, but carefully, so that no mistakes are made.
  11. It was not until the meeting that they knew the truth.
  12. She stayed behind, so that the children would not be left alone.