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Because or Even though?

Use because to give a reason:
She was tired.  She rested. 
Because she was tired, she rested.
Use even though to show an unexpected result:
Example: She was tired. She did not rest. 
Even though she was tired, she didn't rest.

Read the sentence, decide on the answer, then click the answer button to see the correct answer.

it was dark outside, I put on some sunglasses.
it was sunny outside, I put on some sunglasses.
Jerry enjoys horses, he's learning how to ride.
Jerry is afraid of horses, he's learning how to ride.
Elaine loves to dance, she went to the school dance.
Elaine can't dance, she went to the school dance.
Bethany enjoys painting, she decided not to.
Bethany enjoys painting, she bought more paint and paper.
Eric wasn't very hungry, he ate a sandwich.
Eric was very hungry, he ate two sandwiches.

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