The Grammar Lab: Defining vs. Non-Defining Clauses

The Grammar Lab: Because

Lesson 05: Giving Reasons

Reason & Result

We use because to connect a result to its reason. It answers the question "Why?".

🔹 Reason: Why something happens. (មូលហេតុ)
🔹 Result: What happens. (លទ្ធផល)

In the Middle Result + Because

When "because" is in the middle of the sentence, DO NOT use a comma.

I am smiling because I passed the test.

He is tired because he ran fast.

At the Beginning Because + Reason

When "because" starts the sentence, you MUST use a comma after the reason.

Because it is raining, we will stay home.

Because she was late, she missed the bus.

Because vs. So ⚠️ Warning

Because gives the reason. So gives the result. Do not mix them up!

I was sick, because I stayed home.	Wrong ❌
I was sick, so I stayed home.	Correct ✅

Comma Check

Click to see if a comma is needed.

I ate pizza because I was hungry.Check Answer

Because I was hungry I ate pizza.Check Answer

She cried because she was sad.Check Answer

Quick Check

1. I am studying hard _____ I want a good job.

2. Which sentence is correct?

3. I was tired, _____ I went to sleep.