Unit lesson Independence Day of Uzbekistan Reading: Birthday of new Independent Republic of Uzbekistan. Speaking

LANGUAGE FOR WRITING Giving Reasons

Here are some words and phrases you can use to give reasons. Adam Roberts started a food blog because he needed a break from school. Anje loves history and food, so she started a food blog. One reason (that) people start a blog is that they want to share their experiences. Another reason is (that) they want to improve their writing skills. Some people start blogs to tell their friends about their daily lives. Notes: • The reason comes before so, and the result follows it. a comma separates the two clauses. • When an infinitive (to + base verb) is used to give a reason, because, a subject, and a verb can be left out in the reason clause. Some people start blogs (because they want) to tell their friends about their