Subordinating Conjunctions | Reasons and Contrast

Subordinating conjunctions of reason and contrast show relationships between actions.

1. We ate dinner early because we were hungry.
2. Let's see a movie since we are at the cinema.
3. She wore a coat even though it was hot.
4. While he is smart, he is a very lazy student.

Because and since shows a reason.

1. I have to leave because I work tomorrow.
2. Because I work tomorrow, I have to leave.
3. We went inside since it was raining.
4. Since it was raining, I went inside.

Even though shows contrast between two actions.

1. We stayed inside even though it was sunny.
2. Even though it was sunny, we stayed inside.
3. I passed the test even though I did not study.
4. Even though I did not study, I passed the test.

Although contrasts ideas and means the same as even though, but it is not as flexible in usage.

1. Although I am fat, I am very fit.
2. Although I have a license, I never drive my car.
3. Although I like fashion, I have few clothes.
4. You can eat that although you will regret it.

While also contrasts ideas. It is only used to contrast ideas from the start of a sentence.

1. While I hate vegetables, I still eat them.
2. While I speak Japanese, I never use it.
3. While I do like sports, I do not play them often.
4. While you can say that, you can't mean it.