7 Writing worksheet

My preferences 2 Match sentence halves (1–6) with (a–f). Then

write sentences with because.
1 Where do these reasons go in the text?
1 I don’t swim
A I’m hungry 2 I like summer
B I like the bus 3 I read magazines
C it’s cool 4 I wear a cap
D I’m tired 5 I love parties
E it’s boring 6 I don’t like geography
F I don’t like sweatpants classes
a they’re interesting.
b it’s cool.
c they’re fun!
d I hate water!
e they’re hard.
f it’s hot.

1 I don’t swim because I hate water!

I wear jeans because F  . 2
3
I don’t walk to school because  .
4
I hate math because ! 5
6
I always have dinner at five o’clock
because  . 3 Write about your preferences. Give reasons
and use because.
I listen to rap music because  .
I don’t play soccer because I can’t kick
I go to bed at 10:30 because  . the ball.
A sport you don’t play / do

Your favorite school subject

Music you listen to

Your favorite TV show

Clothes you don’t wear

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