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Connecting adverb: derfor (therefore)

Connecting adverb: derfor (therefore)

Structure:

clause + . + Derfor + verb + subject + rest (V2 triggers inversion)

Linking adverbs like derfor, likevel, dessuten trigger V2 inversion when they start a main clause.

Example:

Det regnet. Derfor ble vi hjemme. **Translation:** It rained. Therefore we stayed home.

Examples

Det regnet.

It rained.

Derfor ble vi hjemme.

Therefore we stayed home.

Practice

Question 1 of 30 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Det regnet."

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