Representing when, where, how and why

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Introduction

This file gives details of the way that adverbials gloss.gif (923 bytes) can be used to express reason. Note that the file will not be comprehensive but will cover only those structures that are problematic for students.

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 Introduction
04conten.gif (549 bytes) Using adverbial clauses beginning with because
04conten.gif (549 bytes) Choosing between because and it is because
04conten.gif (549 bytes) Choosing between it is because and this is because
04conten.gif (549 bytes) Using prepositional phrases