15. Complete the following sentences by giving two reasons for each of them:
(a) I was sleeping on the couch when:
(b) I could not buy my books because:
(c) I'll give you a treat since:
(d) He was speaking on the phone when:
(e) I could not attend the online class because:
(1) I was told to leave the meeting as:
Answers
Answer:1) it was raining outside.
2) some guests arrived at my place.
3) you helped me complete my work.
4) I met him.
5) I had no facilities.
6) I had to catch the train.
a. I was sleeping on the couch when, my bedroom was being renovated.
I was sleeping on the couch when, i had guests over at my house.
In the provided statements, the reason of the action of the verb is assumed. The question demanded the reason behind the particular actions of the subject, which here, is 'I was sleeping on the couch'.
b. I could not buy my books because, the shop was closed.
I could not buy my books because, I did not have any money.
In the provided statements the reason behind the subject not being able to buy 'books' is assumed, as is demanded in the question. The shop being closed, and being out of money can be the reasons behind the subject not being able to buy his 'books'.
c. I'll give you a treat since, it's my birthday.
I'll give you a treat since, I passed with good marks.
In the provided statements, the reason behind the subject giving a treat is to be assumed. Both occasions i.e., it being the subject's birthday and him getting good marks can be reasons.
d. He was speaking on the phone when, he needed help from a friend.
He was speaking on the phone when, he could find the time to.
In the provided statements, the subject was on the phone. The reason of him being on the phone is to be assumed.
e. I could not attend the online class because, I had a medical emergency.
I could not attend the online class because, my network was not good.
In the provided statements, the reason behind the subject's absence is assumed, which is demanded in the question. So, medical emergency and the network being poor can be reasons behind his absence.
f. I was told to leave the meeting as, i was late.
I was told to leave the meeting as, i had missed the previous ones.
In the above provided statements, the reason behind the subject being asked to leave is assumed.