| Element | FORM/USE: REASON |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | subordinated |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use a finite subordinate clause with conjunctions to introduce reasons, after a main clause. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I prefer to speak on 14 July, as I have got another appointment on the next day. (India; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Malayalam; Pass) I am going to be absent from my English class next week, as I am travelling to Italy. (Argentina; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) Unfortunately I will not be able to go to your class tomorrow since I have an appointment with the doctor. (Peru; B1 THRESHOLD; 2006; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) A budget of €10,000 is approved to replace our old copier machine, since it is not working properly. (India; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Tamil; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
