B2 · Word order
Conjunction clusters
omdat … en …, hoewel … maar …, zowel … als …
- I don't know whether he comes or whether he stays.
- Both the manager and the director have signed the agreement.
- Although the work is difficult, she continues.
- Because the money was missing, the project was postponed.
- He was fired because he was always late and because he did not cooperate.
- Not only did the residents complain, but they also organised a petition.
- Whether the plan is feasible is still not clear.
- If the council agrees and if the funds are available, construction will start in spring.
- The more you read about it, the clearer it becomes.
- He works quickly, but carefully, so that no mistakes are made.
- It was not until the meeting that they knew the truth.
- She stayed behind, so that the children would not be left alone.