Two useful main statements
First state the reason: . Then state its result with : . means therefore or that is why. Both parts are main statements.
The verb still comes second
occupies the first position. The conjugated verb comes next, then the subject: . A modal follows the same rule: . Its infinitive remains at the end.
A reason with , or a result with
You already know : . adds a reason and leaves the next statement’s ordinary subject–verb order. begins the result statement and is itself position one. Choose the order that makes the message clear.
Es regnet. Deshalb nehme ich einen Regenschirm mit.It is raining. That is why I take an umbrella.
Jonas kann singen. Deshalb macht er Musik beim Fest.Jonas can sing. That is why he makes music at the festival.
Die Jacke ist zu klein. Deshalb nehme ich sie nicht.The jacket is too small. That is why I do not take it.
Practice 1/5 · Finding words
Notice the useful forms
Tap the marked grammar forms.
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It is raining. That is why I stay indoors.
. .
I have no time. That is why I cannot come.
Practice 2/5 · The right form
Put the result in order
Choose the right word for the gap.
Deshalb ich früh ins Bett.
That is why I go to bed early.
Deshalb nehme den Regenschirm mit.
That is why I take the umbrella.
Ich bleibe drinnen, es regnet.
I stay indoors because it is raining.
Es regnet. bleibe ich drinnen.
It is raining. That is why I stay indoors.
Deshalb ich früh aufstehen.
That is why I have to get up early.
Practice 3/5 · Fill the gaps
Complete the conversation
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Es regnet. ich drinnen.
It is raining. That is why I stay indoors.
Ich muss morgen arbeiten. Deshalb ich früh ins Bett.
I have to work tomorrow. That is why I go to bed early.
Ich komme nicht, ich habe keine Zeit.
I am not coming because I have no time.
Practice 4/5 · Building sentences
Put the message together
Put the words in order.
That is why I take the jacket.
That is why I cannot come today.
I stay at home because I feel cold.
Practice 5/5 · In situations
Respond to the situation
Choose the right words for the situation.
You cannot sing, so the festival organiser should give you another job.
You say:
The result follows from your ability and offers useful help.
You cannot sing, so the festival organiser should give you another job.
You say:
The result follows from your ability and offers useful help.

Unit complete
