easy
I wore a coat because it was cold.
What does Because mean?
Because tells why something happens.
Dictionary definition
For the reason that something happened or is true.
Example sentences
Because in a sentence
medium
She smiled because her friend saved her a seat.
hard
The team changed its plan because the first idea did not solve the problem.
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Practice 1
What does because do in a sentence?
Because is used to explain why something happens.
Practice 2
Which word can sometimes mean because?
Since can introduce a reason, similar to because.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses because correctly?
This sentence uses because to explain the reason for staying inside.
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Because
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bih · kawz · strongest beat: kawz
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WordBecause.
Partconjunction.
MeaningBecause means Because tells why something happens.
ExampleExample: I wore a coat because it was cold.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- bih · kawz
- Strongest beat
- kawz
- Ending
- kawz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kawz.
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Synonyms
Words like Because
sinceUse when giving a reason.
asUse in some sentences to mean because.
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Word family
Because word family
Base word
because
conjunction
because
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Hint for students
Because gives the reason for something. It connects an action to why it happened.
Common mix-up
Because is not the same as but. Because gives a reason; but shows a contrast or change in direction.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows because without using the word because. Model sentence: We wore coats since the wind was cold. Clue words: wore coats, since, wind was cold Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence clearly give a reason for the action?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'We stayed inside because the storm was strong.' Why does because fit better than but?
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