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CAUSE AND REASON
         “Because” is used
         to talk about why
         something happens
         or the reasons
         behind a decision.              RESULT                                   REASON






                                                    This is the    “Because” is used before   This is
                                                    main clause.   giving the reason.       the reason.



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                 CONTRAST AND CONCESSION

         “Although” is used to
         talk about something
         that is unexpectedly true.
         “Even though” means
         the same thing as
         “although,” and it’s more
         common in speech.




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