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Because
I can't eat that because I'm allergic to almonds.
Followed by: Clause
[Effect] Because [Cause]
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Somewhat Reversible
Since, As
Porque
Weil
Because Of
The game was cancelled due to rain.
I couldn't trust him because of his past.
Because of her anxiety, Sally struggles in school.
Followed by: Noun
[Effect], Because Of [Cause]
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Somewhat Reversible
Due To
Por
Wegen
So
You can't look me in the eye so I know you're lying.
Followed by: Clause
[Cause], So [Effect]
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Not Reversible
They've worked very hard, so they'll probably win.
Therefore
You ran out of time, so you lose.
Asi que
So
That's Why
This product is poisonous. That's why you must wear gloves when you use it.
They have a lot in common. That's why they're best friends.
Followed by: Clause
[Cause]. That's Why [Effect]
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Not Reversible
Por eso
Deshalb
Anchor 1
She has to go to the doctor because she's sick.
Because you worked so hard, you earned a break.
To
We climbed the hill to get a better view.
She called to see if I was home.
I go to the gym to stay in shape.
Followed by: Verb
[Action] To [Motive]
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Not Reversible
In Order To
Para
Zu
So
I helped him study so he would pass his test.
I'll bring a sweater so I'm not cold.
Followed by: Clause
[Action] So (that) [Motive]
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Not Reversible
Para que
So
Anchor 2
Anchor 3
Anchor 4
But
I tried to stop him, but it was too late.
I tried to stop him, but it was too late.
He called her name, but she didn't hear him.
He called her name, but she didn't hear him.
I want to go out, but I have to do homework.
I want to go out, but I have to do homework.
Followed by: Clause
[Info] But [Contrasting Info]
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Not Reversible
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Not Reversible
However
However
Pero
Pero
Aber
Even Though
We went to the festival even though it was raining.
Even though she's shy she still has a lot of friends.
Followed by: Clause
[Fact] Even Though [Hindrance]
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Reversible
Although, Though, While
Aun que
Wenngleich
Despite
Followed by: Noun
The game continued despite the rain.
[Fact] Despite[Hindrance]
Despite her good grades, she didn't get the scholarship.
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Reversible
In Spite Of
Michael got the promotion, despite the fact that he never comes in to work.
A pesar de
Trotz
Followed by: Anything
They went to the park and had a picnic.
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Not Reversible
Y
Und
And
We eat fruits and vegetables.
The fox ran into the woods, and the dogs ran after it.
But
I tried to stop him, but it was too late.
He called her name, but she didn't hear him.
I want to go out, but I have to do homework.
Followed by: Clause
[Info] But[Contrasting Info]
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Not Reversible
-
Not Reversible
However
However
Pero
Aber
Because
She got fired because she stole from the company.
I love summer because I get to be outside a lot.
We ate the food because we were hungry.
Followed by: Clause
[Effect], Because[Cause]
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Somewhat Reversible
Since, As
Porque
Weil
To
He turned on the TV to watch the news.
We go to school to learn.
My friends came over to hang out.
Followed by: Verb
[Action] To [Motive]
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Not Reversible
In Order To
Para
Zu
So
Let's start working so we can finish early.
Bring me my glasses so I can see, please.
Followed by: Clause
[Action] So (that) [Motive]
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Not Reversible
Para que
So
I bring cookies to work so my boss will like me.
Followed by: Clause
[Hypothetical Result] If[Trigger Action]
You can use my pool if you want.
If
You need to go inside if it rains.
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Reversible
Let me know if you find my keys.
Si
Wenn
Or
We can cook dinner or order something.
She didn't see her family for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Followed by: Anything
[Option 1] Or[Option 2]
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Not Reversible
Either...Or...
O...O
Oder
And
My dad went to the movies and my mom stayed home.
She quit her job and moved to the beach.
Followed by: Clause, Noun
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Not Reversible
[Clause 1] And[Clause 2]
Y
Und
I like to play soccer and tennis.
Or
Followed by: Clause, Noun
[Option 1] Or[Option 2]
Either her phone broke or she's avoiding my calls.
We can hang out here or go out.
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Not Reversible
Either...Or...
O...O
Oder
If
I can drive us if you chip in for gas.
We'll go to the party if we finish work early.
I'll be up all night if I drink coffee now.
Followed by: Clause
[Hypothetical Result] If [Trigger Action]
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Reversible
Si
Wenn
As Long As
As long as everyone is respectful, we shouldn't have a problem.
I don't care if things get broken, as long as no one gets hurt.
Followed by: Clause
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Reversible
[Expected Result] As Long As[Expected Action]
Mientras
Solange
Unless
[What Won't Happen] Unless[Trigger Action]
She won't go unless you go.
Followed by: Clause
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Reversible
She won't go if you don't go.
Sino
You can't enter unless you have the password.
Es sei denn
Call me when you get home.
We met when we were in the army together.
When I met her, I knew we'd be friends.
Followed by: Clause
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Somewhat Reversible
[Fact] When[Event in future or past]
Cuando
Wenn
[First Event] Before[Second Event]
Let's get dinner before we go to the movies.
Wipe your feet before entering the house.
Followed by: Clause, [verb]-ing
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Not Reversible
Antes de
Vor
[Second Event] After[First Event]
They went to Philadelphia after they went to Boston.
He cried after hearing the bad news.
You can't enter unless you have the password.
Followed by: Clause, [verb]-ing
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Not Reversible
Despues
Nach
[Habitual Event] Whenever[Trigger Event]
My dog barks whenever someone rings the doorbell.
Whenever I see you, you're always in a good mood.
He gets sick whenever he eats ice cream.
Followed by: Clause
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Somewhat Reversible
Every Time
Cada vez
Wann Immer
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