1.   Associative learning provides explanations for basic forms of learning.

2.   But introducing an abstract noun is not the same thing as providing an explanation.

3.   Each book in this highly-acclaimed series provides clear explanations of some of the main principles behind language teaching.

4.   For a majority of things, reasonable explanations have been provided.

5.   Heather had never seen this in him before but it provided an explanation to something that had been bothering her.

6.   In an attempt to provide an explanation she said she thought I had given her permission to be absent.

7.   Religion plays a vital role in society because it provides an explanation of origin and destiny, of identity and purpose.

8.   We are hoping the enquiry will provide an explanation for the accident.

9.   While the city is relatively young, age alone provides insufficient explanation.