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Because + clause
Band 5-6speakingtask2
Shows the reason for something (Because + clause).
Examples
“Because she missed the bus, she was late for the interview.”
“I stayed at home because I was feeling ill.”
“Because + clause”
Band 8 sentence
“Because policymakers underestimated long‑term maintenance costs, the new transport system is already struggling to operate efficiently.”
Common mistakes
Because I was tired, so I went to bed.→Because I was tired, I went to bed.
I stayed home because of I was ill.→I stayed home because I was ill.
Say it for a higher band
5so→6because of→7+Because + clause
Synonyms
since
as
Easily confused
Because / Because of / Since / As
“Because she missed the bus, she arrived late.”
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