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Connect Ideas by Their Relationship - Practice 1

Because introduces a reason; but introduces a contrast; and can add a compatible idea.

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Because introduces a reason; but introduces a contrast; and can add a compatible idea. Read both parts and use the connector matching the stated relationship.

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We stayed inside because it rained gives a reason. We stayed inside, but we still played gives a contrast.

We stayed inside because it rained gives a reason. We stayed inside, but we still played gives a contrast.
Reading model: We stayed inside because it rained gives a reason. We stayed inside, but we still played gives a contrast.
Question 1 Choose the connector: We used a lamp __ the room was dark. State the reason.
Question 2 Choose the connector: The box is small, __ it is heavy. State the contrast.
Question 3 Choose the connector: I packed a book __ a pencil. Add both items.
Question 4 Choose the connector: We moved the chairs __ the floor needed cleaning. State the reason.
Question 5 Choose the connector: The walk was long, __ we enjoyed it. State the contrast.