Grammar: Conjunctions
A2 Lesson 18: Giving Reasons with 'Because'
Answering the Question "Why?"
The word 'because' is a very important conjunction. We use it to give a reason for something. It connects a result (what happened) with the reason (why it happened).
The Grammar Rule 📖
How to Use 'Because'
| Structure | Rule | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Result + because + Reason | This is the most common way. No comma is needed. | The streets are busy because there are many tourists. |
| Because + Reason, + Result | When you start with 'because', you MUST use a comma. | Because there are many tourists, the streets are busy. |
In Conversation
'Because' is the perfect word to answer a question that starts with "Why?".
Nita: Why are you learning English?
Piseth: I'm learning English because I want to get a good job in a hotel.
Nita: Good idea! Why weren't you in class yesterday?
Piseth: Because I was sick.
Practice Your Grammar 🎯
Exercise: Match and Connect
Connect the result with the correct reason using 'because'.
- I am hungry... (I didn't eat breakfast)
→ I am hungry because I didn't eat breakfast. - She is wearing a coat... (it is cold outside)
→ She is wearing a coat because it is cold outside. - He is saving money... (he wants to buy a new moto)
→ He is saving money because he wants to buy a new moto.
Your Grammar Mission ⭐
Answer 'Why?' About You
Answer these questions with a full sentence using 'because'.
- Why is it important to learn English?
- Why are you happy today? (Or, why are you tired?)
Key Vocabulary
- Conjunction A word used to connect other words or parts of sentences (e.g., and, but, because).
- Reason The cause or explanation for why something happened.
- Result A consequence or outcome of an action or event.