English grammar
It turns out that, suddenly, that's why, while
Tell a story using connectors that link events.
From the scene It turns out…
In short
Use it turns out for news, suddenly for a sudden moment, that's why for a result, and while + sentence for background.
Your turn
Which one goes with one sudden moment?
Options: that's why (NOT "for that") · suddenly · it turns out (that)
Show answer
one sudden moment → suddenly
How it works
It turns out (that) brings news or a surprise.
Good to know
Suddenly marks one sudden moment; that's why gives the result; while + a sentence gives the background, usually with the past continuous: while I was sleeping.
Good to know
For a result, say that's why, NOT "for that". During takes a noun, not a sentence: during the night, but while I was sleeping.
news or a surprise it turns out (that)
Tomás
You know what? It turns out my crate wasn't stolen.
¿Sabes qué? Resulta que no me robaron la caja.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
You know what? (blank) my crate wasn't stolen.
Options: It turns out · Suddenly · That's why
Show answer
Tomás
You know what? It turns out my crate wasn't stolen.
¿Sabes qué? Resulta que no me robaron la caja.
one sudden moment suddenly
Tomás
They weren't there. But suddenly I saw something in the crate.
No estaban. Pero de repente vi algo en la caja.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
They weren't there. But (blank) I saw something in the crate.
Options: suddenly · it turns out · that's why
Show answer
Tomás
They weren't there. But suddenly I saw something in the crate.
No estaban. Pero de repente vi algo en la caja.
the result that's why (NOT "for that")
Tomás
Cat hairs. That's why I think it was a cat.
Pelos de gato. Por eso creo que fue un gato.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Cat hairs. (blank) I think it was a cat.
Options: It turns out · Suddenly · That's why
Show answer
Tomás
Cat hairs. That's why I think it was a cat.
Pelos de gato. Por eso creo que fue un gato.
the background: while + sentence while I was sleeping (NOT "during I was sleeping")
Tomás
Behind the front door. While I was sleeping, someone moved it.
Detrás del portal. Mientras yo dormía, alguien la movió.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Behind the front door. (blank), someone moved it.
Options: While I was sleeping · It turns out · Suddenly
Show answer
Tomás
Behind the front door. While I was sleeping, someone moved it.
Detrás del portal. Mientras yo dormía, alguien la movió.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
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| news or a surprise | it turns out (that) |
|---|---|
| one sudden moment | suddenly |
| the result | that's why (NOT "for that") |
| the background: while + sentence | while I was sleeping (NOT "during I was sleeping") |
More lines from the story
- NuriaA cat? A cat doesn't wear slippers!¿Un gato? ¡Un gato no lleva zapatillas!
- TomásWow... then it's a very strong cat.Órale... entonces es un gato muy fuerte.