This card explains that 'because of' is used to introduce a reason when followed by a noun or noun phrase, as opposed to 'because' which is followed by a clause.
This flashcard explains that 'because of' is used to introduce a reason when followed by a noun or noun phrase, contrasting with 'because' which is followed by a clause.
| Task | We decided to stay at home, _________ the bad weather. |
|---|---|
| Answer | 2 |
| a | because |
| b | because of |
| c | therefore |
| d | so |
| comment | The bad weather is the reason why we decided to stay at home. To introduce a reason we could use 'because' and 'because of'. But you should remember that after 'because' we place a clause. Linking words of reason that are followed by a noun are: owing to, due to, because of. Other given linking words do not relate to the meaning of the sentence. |
| topic | linking words |
| level | 2 |
Tags: 950
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Prudent i thinking plans advance forgets careless dense
Previous card: Past slew slain slade slaid slood choose forms
Up to card list: 1200 English Grammar Tasks with answer and explains