Giving a simple reason and resolving a problem
asks why. Answer with a short reason, then and a consequence: . means so/therefore, not because before a noun.
introduces a contrast. adds another event. These connectors work between complete short sentences, so you can tell a coherent story with A1 structures.
For a suggestion, return to plus the polite present: . A past event and a present proposal can sit side by side with clear time words.
비가 왔어요. 그래서 집에 있었어요.It rained. So I stayed home.
왜 못 갔어요?Why could you not go?
추웠어요. 하지만 갔어요.It was cold, but I went.
커피를 마셨어요. 그리고 일했어요.I drank coffee and then worked.
지금 같이 찾아요.Let us look for it together now.
어제 집에 있었어요.I was at home yesterday.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful forms
Tap the highlighted form described in this unit.
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It rained. So I stayed home.
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Why could you not go?
. .
It was cold, but I went.
. .
I drank coffee and then worked.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the friendly polite form
Choose the form that fits the English meaning and the polite sentence.
비가 왔어요. 집에 있었어요.
It rained. So I stayed home.
못 갔어요?
Why could you not go?
추웠어요. 갔어요.
It was cold, but I went.
커피를 마셨어요. 일했어요.
I drank coffee and then worked.
지금 찾아요.
Let us look for it together now.
어제 집에 .
I was at home yesterday.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete a short message
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
추웠어요. 갔어요.
It was cold, but I went.
커피를 마셨어요. 일했어요.
I drank coffee and then worked.
지금 찾아요.
Let us look for it together now.
어제 집에 .
I was at home yesterday.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build useful sentences
Put the words in order.
It was cold, but I went.
I drank coffee and then worked.
Let us look for it together now.
I was at home yesterday.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
It rained. So I stayed home.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
It rained. So I stayed home.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Why could you not go?
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Why could you not go?
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
It was cold, but I went.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
It was cold, but I went.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
I drank coffee and then worked.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
I drank coffee and then worked.
You say:
Use the form and meaning explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
