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Adverbial clauses and phrase of reason

We use because/as/since to indicate the reason for an action or event.

She never eats meat because she is a vegetarian

As there was loud noise outside, my daughter couldn't sleep well.

Sophia went to bed early since she had a long day at work today

We use because of to indicate the cause of something.

I could pass the exam successfully because of her help. Because of the typhoon, Danny couldn't go picnicking with his friends.

Future forms

will

We form sentences with will using subject + will/won't + infinitive (without to).

Usage

We use will:

1 to make predictions about the future. In the future. People will buy most things online in the future.

2 to talk about spontaneous decisions and to make offers.

I'll help you order those clothes from the website.

going to

We form sentences with be going to using subject + (negative) be + going to + infinitive.

Usage

We use going to when we plan or intend to do something in the future, but there isn't necessarily an exact date or time.

He's going to buy his favourite brand of trainers.

We aren't going to study another language.

Conjunctions: as well as; both ... and; not only ... but also

We use as well as when we add more information.

He plans to study marketing as well as advertising.

We use not only... but also and both... and to say that something has two qualities.

That handbag is not only practical but also versatile.

This product is both cheap and well designed.