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Because Vs Because of

The document discusses the difference between using "because" and "because of" in sentences. It provides examples of sentences using each phrase correctly. Some key differences highlighted are: - "Because" is used when referring to a reason stated in the same clause, while "because of" refers to a reason in a separate preceding clause. - "Because of" should be used when the reason for something is due to a preceding event, action, or circumstance.

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Because Vs Because of

The document discusses the difference between using "because" and "because of" in sentences. It provides examples of sentences using each phrase correctly. Some key differences highlighted are: - "Because" is used when referring to a reason stated in the same clause, while "because of" refers to a reason in a separate preceding clause. - "Because of" should be used when the reason for something is due to a preceding event, action, or circumstance.

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Because vs Because of

L/O/G/O
My father came late to his office because
of the traffic jam
My father came late to his office
because he got trapped in traffic jam
The car skidded because of the
sharp turn
The car skidded because there
was a sharp turn
The flight was canceled because
of the bad weather
The flight was canceled because
the weather was so bad
Sherina is well-known
among her friends
because of her beauty

Sherina is well-known among her


friends because she is beautiful
Those families lost their
houses because of the fire
Those families lost their houses
because they were on fire
It took us almost two hours to get
home because of the flat tire
It took us almost two hours to get
home because we got a flat tire
The naughty boy was punished
because of his bad behavior
The naughty boy was punished
because he behaved badly
The people are suffering from many
diseases because of the flood
The people are suffering from many
diseases because the flood struck
Saujji’s father was angry with him
because of his being lazy

Saujji’s father was angry with


him because he was lazy
He got a scholarship because of his
achievement
He got a scholarship because he
had an achievement
Exercise 1

• Understanding and using English


grammar 3rd edition, page 385
Modify the following sentence using
because of
1. Because the Mini Rex rabbit has relatively
small size, it is easy to handle.
2. The invitation was sent by Lulu’s friends
because she is a candidate for a degree at
Alabama University.
3. Rose succeeds in her study because she is
clever
4. Miss. Dewi couldn’t come because her father
was dead
5. Because the weather is bad, the mountain
climbing is prohibited
Thank You!

L/O/G/O
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