Words / A1

bi-KOZ/bɪˈkɒz/

Two facts need a bridge when one is the reason. Because joins them: I stayed inside because it was cold. Put because in the middle, or start with Because… , then a comma and the result. Do not pile because and so in the same short sentence.

Meaning

Used to give a reason.

Examples

• “I stayed at home because it was raining.”
• “She is happy because she passed.”
• “Because the shop was shut, we went home.”

Good to know

because + reason. Not “because… so…” in one short sentence.

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