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(a) We stayed at home. (b) The weather was cold

We can combine these sentences by using ‘because’, ‘because of’ or ‘due to’.

Because the weather was cold, we stayed at home.

Because of / Due to the cold weather, we stayed at home.

Read the following essay. Are cohesive devices used? When used, are they being used accurately? With a
partner, discuss the paragraph and make any necessary changes.

How to Arrive Early to School

Have you been late for class this semester? How did you feel? You probably felt worried, embarrassed, or
maybe discouraged. Sometimes it is difficult to be on time because, as students, you have many distractions.
You stay up late doing homework or going to parties and then oversleep. In the morning, you may lose
something important that you need for school or not know what to wear. You will probably face many different
issues or challenges before getting to school, but there is a way to get to school on time. By choosing clothes
the night before, preparing your backpack and leaving early, you can be on time.

Choosing what you are going to wear for school the night before helps a lot. Sometimes you know what
you'd like to wear, but if the weather changes, you have to find a different outfit. To avoid these kinds of
situations, ponder about what you are going to do the next day. Look for an outfit that will fit with the kind of
day that you will have. Reviewing the weather will help you see if the clothes that you chose will suit the