Level: B1
Because vs Because Of — Practice
They sound almost the same but they work differently. Because is a CONJUNCTION followed by a full clause (subject + verb); because of is a PREPOSITION followed by a noun. Fill in the blank — does the sentence need because or because of? 30 click-to-hear examples.
Builds on Subordinating Conjunctions Next in unit Sentence Types →
- BECAUSE — followed by a clause (subject + verb)
- I stayed home ______ it was raining. – because
- She is happy ______ she got a promotion. – because
- He left early ______ he had work to do. – because
- I called you ______ I missed you. – because
- The store is closed ______ it is a holiday. – because
- She was late ______ the bus didn’t come. – because
- We canceled the trip ______ the weather was bad. – because
- He apologized ______ he was wrong. – because
- The children are quiet ______ they are sleeping. – because
- I am studying English ______ I want to travel. – because
- She did not come ______ her mother was sick. – because
- The plant died ______ no one watered it. – because
- He is tired ______ he did not sleep well. – because
- We took an umbrella ______ rain was predicted. – because
- I am smiling ______ I am happy. – because
- BECAUSE OF — followed by a noun
- I stayed home ______ the rain. – because of
- She is happy ______ her promotion. – because of
- He left early ______ his work. – because of
- The store is closed ______ the holiday. – because of
- She was late ______ the bus. – because of
- We canceled the trip ______ the weather. – because of
- He apologized ______ his mistake. – because of
- The match was postponed ______ the storm. – because of
- I am studying English ______ my upcoming trip. – because of
- She did not come ______ her mother’s illness. – because of
- The plant died ______ the heat. – because of
- He’s tired ______ the long meeting. – because of
- We took an umbrella ______ the rain. – because of
- The roads are dangerous ______ the ice. – because of
- The flight was delayed ______ fog. – because of