Basic Details
Word: Because
Part of Speech: Conjunction
Meaning: It is used to introduce the reason for something.
Synonyms: Since, as, for the reason that
Antonyms: Although, despite
Idioms and Phrases
- Because of that: Used to refer to a consequence of an earlier statement. Example: "It rained all day; because of that, we stayed indoors."
- All because: Emphasises the reason for a situation. Example: "She missed the bus, all because she woke up late."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I wore my raincoat because it looked like it might rain today.
Example 2: She studied hard for her exam because she wanted to achieve a good result.
Example 3: They decided to play indoors because the weather was too cold outside.
Fun Fact
The word "because" was originally formed in Middle English as a combination of "by" and "cause," meaning "by means of the reason." It has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
Famous Quote
"The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude." - William James. This relates to "because," as our choices often stem from the reasons we believe in.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "because" mean?
a) To explain a reason
b) To ask a question
c) To show a contrast
d) To give an example
Answer: a) To explain a reason
2. Which of these is a synonym of "because"?
a) Although
b) Despite
c) Since
d) But
Answer: c) Since
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "because"?
a) Therefore
b) Hence
c) Although
d) Cause
Answer: c) Although
4. Which sentence uses "because" correctly?
a) She sings beautifully because she loves music.
b) Because fish can fly in the sky.
c) I ran to the store because of the rain.
d) He went outside because it was snowing.
Answer: a) She sings beautifully because she loves music.
5. Which phrase signifies the result of a reason introduced by "because"?
a) Although
b) Because of that
c) In spite of
d) On the other hand
Answer: b) Because of that
