⏰ Aim for a TOEIC score of 900+ in 15 minutes a day! Mastering Conjunctions (because / although / if / while) Part 5 Grammar Strengthening Day 16
■ Learning Content
・TOEIC Part 5 Conjunction Question Strategy
・How to use because / although / if / while
・Understand the rules for connecting sentences
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■ Learning Points
In TOEIC Part 5 and Part 6,
👉 Conjunction questions
appear frequently.
Conjunctions are words that connect
one "sentence" to another.
It is important not only to understand the meaning,
but also to consider the relationship between the preceding and following sentences.
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■ How to use because
"Because"
Expresses a reason.
Example
“The meeting was canceled because the manager was sick.”
→ The meeting was canceled because the manager was sick.
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“Sales increased because demand grew.”
→ Sales increased because demand grew.
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■ How to use although
"Although"
Expresses a contrast.
Example
“Although it was raining, the event continued.”
→ Although it was raining, the event continued.
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“Although the product is expensive, it is very popular.”
→ Although the product is expensive, it is very popular.
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■ How to use if
"If"
Expresses a condition.
Example
“If you have any questions, please contact us.”
→ If you have any questions, please contact us.
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“If the shipment arrives today, we will start production.”
→ If the shipment arrives today, we will start production.
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■ How to use while
"While"
Expresses time or contrast.
Example
“Please wait while I check the schedule.”
→ Please wait while I check the schedule.
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“While sales increased, profits remained stable.”
→ While sales increased, profits remained stable.
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■ Practice Question 1
_____ the weather was bad, many customers visited the store.
A. Because
B. Although
C. If
D. While
👉 Visited the store despite bad weather
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Contrast
✅ Correct Answer: B. Although
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■ Practice Question 2
Please call us _____ you need additional information.
A. because
B. although
C. if
D. while
👉 "If you need it"
✅ Correct Answer: C. if
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■ Practice Question 3
The flight was delayed _____ heavy snow.
A. although
B. while
C. because
D. if
👉 Expresses a reason
✅ Correct Answer: C. because
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■ Frequently Used TOEIC Conjunctions
✅ because
→ because
✅ although
→ although
✅ if
→ if
✅ while
→ while / whereas
✅ before
→ before
✅ after
→ after
✅ until
→ until
✅ unless
→ unless
These appear frequently not only in Part 5, but also in Part 6 and Part 7.
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■ Tips for increasing your score
For conjunction questions,
it is important to check the meaning of the sentences before and after.
For example,
use "because" for a "reason"
use "although" for "contrasting content"
use "if" for a "condition"
use "while" for "simultaneous action/contrast"
Choose by being conscious of the relationship between the sentences.
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■ Practice Mini-Test
Question 1
_____ you complete the registration today, you can attend tomorrow’s seminar.
A. Because
B. Although
C. If
D. While
✅ Correct Answer: C
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Question 2
The event was successful _____ it rained all day.
A. although
B. because
C. if
D. while
✅ Correct Answer: A
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Question 3
The meeting ended early _____ everyone had finished the discussion.
A. because
B. although
C. if
D. while
✅ Correct Answer: A
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■ Today's Summary
✅ because = reason
✅ although = contrast
✅ if = condition
✅ while = time/contrast
✅ Choose conjunctions by considering the meaning of the surrounding text
Mastering conjunctions will make it easier to read long passages in Part 6 and Part 7, not just Part 5.
Make it a habit to solve problems while being conscious of the "connection between sentences."
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■ Tomorrow's Preview
In Day 17,
👉 we will master "Relative Pronouns (who / which / that)."
Let's learn frequently used TOEIC grammar that is also useful for reading comprehension in an easy-to-understand way.
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