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Because, Because of, Just et Simply because

Because, because of, just because and simply because

Because:

Because introduces clauses of cause and reason. It is a subordinating conjunction.

This means that the clause it introduces is a subordinate clause, which needs a main clause to make it complete.

A comma is used when the subordinate clause comes before the main clause.

-Most people left early (main clause) because the hosts had an argument (subordinate clause).

-Because they were sick (subordinate clause), they went to bed early (main clause).

Note:

Why is not used instead of because when reasons are given.

-I'm going to the Town Hall next week because there will be an emergency meeting there.

Not.... to the Town Hall next week for/why there will be an emergency ......

Because of:

Because of is a two-word preposition meaning "as a result of".

-Because of the very strong winds, the regatta was cancelled.

-There were long queues at the bus stop because of the train strike.

Just because, simply because:

Because can be emphasized with just because and simply because.

-Just because you're a good runner, doesn't give you the right to look down on other runners.

-I don't want to join a gang simply because I think it is wrong.

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1. we were late, we ran the whole way home.

2. I called a taxi it was raining heavily.

3. The game was called off the inclement weather.

4. she is beautiful doesn't mean she is kind.

5. we were afraid of the dark, we avoided the cellar.

6. Many trains were cancelled the stormy weather.

7. If I am good at running it's I train hard.

8. it can be misused doesn't mean it can't be used well.

9. he is rich, doesn't mean he can disrespect the poor.

10. He couldn't make it to the party he was ill.

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