節をつなぐ接続詞
because, although, while など主語+動詞を伴う。
コツ: 前後とも完全な文(S+V)になるか確認。原因・譲歩・対比の別を意味で判断。
___ the budget was tight, we postponed the project.
- A.Because
- B.Because of
- C.Due to
- D.Despite
___ the terms were unfavorable, the client accepted the contract.
- A.Despite
- B.However
- C.Although
- D.Because of
We reviewed the draft ___ we had only two hours.
- A.despite
- B.although
- C.because of
- D.in addition to