Because Vs. Because Of
This quiz assesses understanding of 'because' and 'because of' usage in English sentences. It helps learners distinguish between conjunctions and prepositional phrases, enhancing their grammatical precision for effective communication.
Questions and Answers
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A: Why did you work late yesterday? B: I worked late ___________ I needed to complete my project.
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Because
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Because of
Correct Answer
A. BecauseExplanation
B worked late because they needed to complete their project.Rate this question:
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A: Why is she studying English? B: She is studying English ____________ she needs to speak it at work.
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Because
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Because of
Correct Answer
A. BecauseExplanation
The correct answer is "because" because it indicates a reason or cause for her studying English. It implies that she needs to speak English at work, which is the reason for her studying it.Rate this question:
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- 3.
A: Why did Diego go to the museum? B: He went ____________ the great art!
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Because
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Because of
Correct Answer
B. Because ofExplanation
Diego went to the museum because of the great art. This suggests that the reason for his visit was the presence or quality of the art at the museum. The phrase "because of" indicates a cause-and-effect relationship, implying that the great art motivated or attracted Diego to go to the museum.Rate this question:
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A: Why isn't Nickol going to work today? B: She isn't going ___________ she is sick.
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Because
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Because of
Correct Answer
A. BecauseExplanation
The correct answer is "because" because it is used to explain the reason why Nickol is not going to work today, which is because she is sick.Rate this question:
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A: Why do you hate going to Ojo de Agua? B: I hate it _____________ the crowds.
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Because
- B.
Because of
Correct Answer
B. Because ofExplanation
The correct answer is "because of." This is because the phrase "because of" is used to explain the reason for hating going to Ojo de Agua, which in this case is the crowds.Rate this question:
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Mar 08, 2012Quiz Created by
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