Goal
I can use conjunctions.
接続詞を使うことができるようになる。Grammar Point
Use conjunctions to link ideas.
考えを結びつけるために、接続詞の使い方を学びましょう。-
Use because to explain reasons.
because を使って、理由を表すことができます。
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It was cold.
I closed the window. | I closed the window because it was cold. |
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I can’t go to the party because I’m sick.
私は体調が悪いのでパーティには行けません。
I ate a snack because I was hungry.
私はお腹が空いたのでおやつを食べました。
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Use so to explain results.
so を使って、結果を表すことができます。
separate | linked | |
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It was cold.
I closed the window. | It was cold, so I closed the window. |
横にスワイプ
I’m sick, so I can’t go to the party.
私は体調が悪いのでパーティには行けません。
I was hungry, so I ate a snack.
私はお腹が空いたのでおやつを食べました。
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Use before and after to explain the order of events.
before と after を使って、出来事の前後関係を表すことができます。
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I study.
I watch TV. | I study before I watch TV.
I watch TV after I study. |
横にスワイプ
I usually take a bath before I go to bed.
私は寝る前にお風呂に入ることが多いです。
I watched TV for a bit before I did my homework.
私は宿題をする前に少しだけテレビを見ました。
I usually go to bed after I take a bath.
私はお風呂に入った後に寝ることが多いです。
I did my homework after I watched TV for a bit.
私は少しだけテレビを見た後に宿題をしました。
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You can use because, before, and after at the beginning of sentences* or between clauses.
because, before, after は、文頭*や節と節の間で使うことができます。(節:<主語+動詞>を含む語句のあつまり)
*use a comma when they’re used at the beginning of sentences
*because などの接続詞からはじまる節を文頭に置くときは、節の終わりにコンマを入れましょう
Because I’m sick, I can’t go to the party.
私は体調が悪いのでパーティには行けません。
I can’t go to the party because I’m sick.
私は体調が悪いのでパーティには行けません。
Before I went to work, I took a shower.
私は仕事に行く前にシャワーを浴びました。
I took a shower before I went to work.
私は仕事に行く前にシャワーを浴びました。
After I ate breakfast, I brushed my teeth.
私は朝食を食べた後に歯磨きをしました。
I brushed my teeth after I ate breakfast.
私は朝食を食べた後に歯磨きをしました。
Be careful: You cannot use so at the beginning of sentences. Always use it between clauses.
So I went home, I didn’t feel well.
I didn’t feel well, so I went home.
Sentence Builder
I don’t feel well, so I’m going to bed.
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Junko studies English because she has foreign friends.
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Before my mom visited, I cleaned my apartment.
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Jenna was hungry, so she went to a café.
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I sometimes have a snack after I finish work.
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My children can watch TV before they do their homework.
Practice
Make new sentences using the grammar point, the words in parentheses, and the clues. Do not change the order of the clues.
グラマーポイント、カッコの中の語句とヒントを用いて新しい文を作りましょう。ヒントの順番は変えないでください。(after) I prefer to brush my teeth / I eat breakfast
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(so) the bag was really expensive / I didn’t buy it
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(before) I went to the gym / I ate dinner
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(because) it was raining / I relaxed at home
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(after) I finish work / I often do yoga
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(so) Jenna was tired / she went home
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(because) Eric took some medicine / he had a headache
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(after) I use the bathroom / I always wash my hands
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(so) it was sunny / we went to the beach
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(before) my daughter goes to sleep / I read a story to her
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(because) Jenna was angry / we were late
Q&A
グラマーポイントとご自身についての情報を用いて質問に答えましょう。
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Why are you studying English?
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What do you do after you wake up?
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What did you do last weekend and why?
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When do you usually take a shower/bath?
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What did you do for your last vacation and why?
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What did you do after you ate dinner yesterday?
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What did you eat today and why?
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What do you do before you go to bed?
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What did you recently buy and why?
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When do you usually wash your face?
Feedback
I can use conjunctions.
接続詞を使うことができるようになる。LESSON GOAL ACHIEVEMENT
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You were able to use the grammar point very smoothly and naturally. Great job! グラマーポイントをとても自然でスムーズに使うことができました。大変良くできました! |
You were able to use the grammar point with minimal difficulty. |
You were able to use the grammar point but struggled a lot. We recommend taking |
You were not able to use the grammar point. Please take the |
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
ACCURACY
正確さ文法が正しく使えているかどうか