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Grammaring
Be healthy, be happy
Study and answer
1 I feel free like a bird when I’m cycling.
2 She tries to get eight hours of sleep every night because she believes getting enough sleep keeps her active during the day.
Q1 What do the blue words mean?
Q2 What are the parts before and after the blue words?
When clause
The "when" clause in English is used to indicate a specific point in time or a condition under which an action takes place.
It can be introduced by the conjunction "when," and it typically precedes the main clause in a sentence. The "when" clause functions as an adverbial clause, modifying the verb in the main clause by providing additional information about the timing of the action.
1. Indicating a Point in Time:
- When the bell rang, the students stopped talking.
- When she arrived at the office, she realized she had forgotten her keys.
- When the sun sets, the sky turns various shades of orange and pink.
When clause
2. Conditional Use:
- When you feel tired, it's important to rest.
- When the weather is nice, we often go for a walk.
- When he has time, he likes to play the guitar.
When clause
3. With Frequency:
- When I visit my grandmother, I always bring her some flowers.
- When she goes to the gym, she prefers to work out with a friend.
- When they have family gatherings, they usually cook a lot of food.
When clause
4. In the Future:
- When you see him tomorrow, can you give him this message?
- When we move to the new house, we'll need to buy some furniture.
- When she graduates from college, she plans to travel abroad.
When clause
5. With Past Unreal Conditions (hypothetical):
- If I had known when he was coming, I would have prepared dinner.
- When she had finished her project, she took a long vacation.
- If they had left the house when we called, they would have avoided the traffic.
When clause
Because clause
The "because" clause in English is used to express the reason or cause for an action or situation. It is usually introduced by the subordinating conjunction "because," and it typically follows the main clause in a sentence, although it can sometimes precede it for emphasis. The "because" clause functions as an adverbial clause, modifying the verb in the main clause by providing a causal explanation.
1. Providing a Reason:
- She was late because she missed her bus.
- He felt sick because he ate too much dessert.
- The game was postponed because of the rain.
Because clause
2. Emphasizing the Cause:
- Because he needed the money, he took a second job.
- Because she wanted to impress her boss, she worked overtime.
- Because the weather was nice, they decided to have a barbecue.
Because clause
3. In Response to a Question:
- Why did you leave the party early?
- Because I wasn't feeling well.
- Why is he so happy today?
- Because he just got a promotion at work.
Because clause
4. In a Conditional Sentence (less common):
- I would accept the job offer because it provides a good opportunity for advancement.
- We would have gone to the beach because it was such a beautiful day.
Because clause
5. With Other Conjunctions (to clarify or emphasize the reason):
- She went to the doctor not because she was sick, but because she needed a prescription renewed.
- He's not attending the conference because he's lazy, but because he has a conflicting commitment.
Because clause
1. We should drink enough water. Water is important to our health. (because)
Exercises
Join the two sentences with the words in brackets.
2. I’m tired. I sometimes drink a little coffee. (when)
We should drink enough water because water is important to our health.
When I’m tired, I sometimes drink a little coffee.
3. Walking is good exercise. I want to walk to school. (because)
Join the two sentences with the words in brackets.
4. Susan likes listening to music. She is sad. (when)
I want to walk to school because walking is good exercise.
When Susan is sad, she likes listening to music.
Exercises
Match the habits with the reasons.
Habits
1 I don’t eat much sweet food
2 I read books in my free time
3 I talk to my friends or parents
about my problems
4 I often help people in need
5 I wear enough clothes in winter
Reasons
a because it helps me to relax.
b because they can give me some
useful advice.
c because it is bad for my teeth.
d because I don’t want to catch a cold.
e because I want to make a difference in the world.
Exercises
Pair work
Talk about different feelings.
happy sad
cry laugh
relaxed
lonely
angry
upset
disappointed
...
Talk about different feelings.
When do you usually feel angry?
I feel angry when I someone keeps teasing or interrupting me.
When do you feel disappointed?
I feel disappointed when I lose games.
Pair work
Exercises
Complete the passage with when or because.
Ways to feel better
Everyone might be in the middle of a sad day. Here are some tips to make you feel better.
Stay with others. Turn to your friends and family 1_________ you’re feeling down. You don’t have to talk much 2__________ just spending time with others can help you feel better.
when
because
Exercises
Complete the passage with when or because.
Look for fun. Keep a list of the fun things 3_______ you read, watch, or listen to them. Songs, books, films—whatever it might be for you.
Go outside. Play basketball with friends. Exercise helps too 4__________ it lifts your mood.
when
because
Further thinking
Think and share some other good/ healthy ways for teenagers to feel better when they are caught in a bad mood.
Homework
Complete the Grammar exercises.
Find out some other information about emotional health and copy it in your notes.
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