Basic Details
Word: Because
Part of Speech: Conjunction
Meaning: For the reason that. It joins a statement to the reason for it.
Synonyms: since, as, for
How to Spell Because
Syllables: be - cause
Tricky part: The middle is au, not ou, and the word ends in se. Becuase, with the u and a swapped, is very common in quick writing.
Watch out for: becuase, becouse, becaus
Memory tip: Because is be + cause: when you use it, you are about to give the cause. Spell the word cause in full and put be in front.
Usage Examples
Example 1: We stayed indoors because it was raining heavily.
Example 2: Because the bus broke down, Arjun missed the first period.
Example 3: I like Maths because every problem has an answer.
Fun Fact
Because began in the 1300s as two words, by cause, meaning by reason of, copied from a French phrase. Over time the two words ran together.
Practise the CREST Way
Spell-o-Spell
Only one word in the list is spelt correctly. Choose the meaning of that word.
1. because 2. allthough 3. wereas 4. therfore
a) for that reason; so
b) in spite of the fact that
c) while on the other hand
d) for the reason that
Show answer
d) for the reason that. The joining word because is the one written properly; although, therefore and whereas are the right spellings of the others.
Word Connection
Choose the word closest in meaning to because as used in the sentence:
I wore a raincoat because the sky was full of dark clouds.
a) although
b) unless
c) until
d) since
Show answer
d) since. Since can also give a reason, so it can take the place of because here.
Word Cookie
Find the misspelt word in the sentence:
The match at Wankhede Stadium was stopped for an hour becouse heavy rain had flooded the outfield.
a) match
b) outfield
c) becouse
d) flooded
Show answer
c) becouse. Because has au in the middle, never ou.
Mingle-Mangle
Unjumble the word in the sentence and choose it:
Meena smiled bseuace her kite was flying highest of all.
a) because
b) abuses
c) beaches
d) become
Show answer
a) because. Beaches has an h and abuses two s's; these seven letters spell because.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Because is ____.
a) an adjective
b) a conjunction
c) a verb
d) a noun
Show answer
b) a conjunction
2. Which phrase means the same as because of?
a) owing to
b) instead of
c) in spite of
d) in front of
Show answer
a) owing to
