asks why. The answer starts with , because: Why is Jonas wet? – Because there's a storm outside. Inside one sentence, a comma goes before : I'm taking an umbrella, because it's raining.
, that's why, so, turns it round: first the reason, then the result. It's raining, so I'm taking an umbrella. A comma goes before too, or it starts a new sentence: That's why I have four bags.
Two ways to say the same thing
| Meaning | ||
|---|---|---|
| It's raining, so I'm taking an umbrella. | ||
| It's raining, so I'm taking an umbrella. | ||
| There's a storm outside, so Jonas is wet. | ||
| There's a storm outside, so Jonas is wet. | ||
| The jacket isn't a raincoat, so it's wet. | ||
| The jacket isn't a raincoat, so it's wet. | ||
| I'm cold, so I need some tea. | ||
| I'm cold, so I need some tea. | ||
| Jonas plays at night, so I don't sleep. | ||
| Jonas plays at night, so I don't sleep. | ||
puts the reason first, the result first. Both sentences in a row say the same thing.
Asking and answering why
| Word | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| why? · Why me? | ||
| why? · Why me? | ||
| because · Because now you're one of number 7. | ||
| because · Because now you're one of number 7. | ||
| that's why, so · That's why I have four bags. | ||
| that's why, so · That's why I have four bags. | ||
| so that's why · So that's why the trumpet plays at night! | ||
| so that's why · So that's why the trumpet plays at night! | ||
Jums reikia lietpalčio, nes lauke audra.You need a raincoat, because there's a storm outside.
Rytą buvo saulė, todėl skėtis biure.In the morning it was sunny, so my umbrella is at the office.
Rytą buvo saulė, todėl skėtis biure.In the morning it was sunny, so my umbrella is at the office.
Kodėl jūs šlapias? Nes neturite lietpalčio.Why are you wet? Because you don't have a raincoat.
Kodėl jūs šlapia? Nes neturite lietpalčio.Why are you wet? Because you don't have a raincoat.
Lietpaltis sausas, todėl man šilta.The raincoat is dry, so I'm warm.
Lietpaltis sausas, todėl man šilta.The raincoat is dry, so I'm warm.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Find the words
Tap nes (because) and todėl (that's why).
, .
I'm wet because there's a storm outside.
, .
I'm wet because there's a storm outside.
, .
In the morning it was sunny, so my umbrella is at the office.
, .
In the morning it was sunny, so my umbrella is at the office.
, – .
Keep the key, because now you're one of number 7.
, .
I'm cold, so I'm going to bed.
, .
I'm cold, so I'm going to bed.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
nes or todėl?
Choose the right word for the gap.
Imu skėtį, lyja.
I'm taking the umbrella because it's raining.
Imu skėtį, lyja.
I'm taking the umbrella because it's raining.
Lyja, imu skėtį.
It's raining, so I'm taking the umbrella.
Lyja, imu skėtį.
It's raining, so I'm taking the umbrella.
Striukė šlapia, ji ne lietpaltis.
The jacket is wet because it isn't a raincoat.
Striukė šlapia, ji ne lietpaltis.
The jacket is wet because it isn't a raincoat.
Lauke audra, batai šlapi.
There's a storm outside, so my shoes are wet.
Lauke audra, batai šlapi.
There's a storm outside, so my shoes are wet.
Man reikia arbatos, man šalta.
I need some tea because I'm cold.
Man reikia arbatos, man šalta.
I need some tea because I'm cold.
Micius nenori eiti į lauką, Ona sako: lietus.
Micius doesn't want to go outside, so Ona says: rain.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Why?
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
striukė – nuo , ne nuo lietaus.
Because a jacket is for the cold, not for the rain.
Rytoj repeticija, bet man šalta, aš guliu .
There's a rehearsal tomorrow, but I'm cold, so I'm staying in bed.
Rytoj repeticija, bet man šalta, aš guliu .
There's a rehearsal tomorrow, but I'm cold, so I'm staying in bed.
Jonas negali groti, jau vidurnaktis.
Jonas can't play, because it's already midnight.
Lietpaltis senas, bet , todėl man .
The raincoat is old, but dry, so I'm warm.
Lietpaltis senas, bet , todėl man .
The raincoat is old, but dry, so I'm warm.
Practice 4/6 · Matching
Why? Because...
Match each question to its answer.
Practice 5/6 · Building sentences
Put the words in order
Put the words in order.
I'm taking the umbrella because it's raining.
I'm taking the umbrella because it's raining.
It's raining, so I need a raincoat.
It's raining, so I need a raincoat.
Why are you wet again?
Why are you wet again?
I'm cold, so I'm going to bed.
I'm cold, so I'm going to bed.
Practice 6/6 · In situations
The right words
Choose the right words for the situation.
Ona asks why your shoes are wet. Give the reason.
You say:
The answer to kodėl? starts with nes.
Ona asks why your shoes are wet. Give the reason.
You say:
The answer to kodėl? starts with nes.
Say that it's raining, so you're taking the umbrella.
You say:
todėl comes before the result: first the rain, then the umbrella.
Say that it's raining, so you're taking the umbrella.
You say:
todėl comes before the result: first the rain, then the umbrella.
Ona gives you the attic key. Ask her why she gives it to you.
You say:
Ona gives you the attic key. Ask her why she gives it to you.
You say:
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