Because vs. Cause

Because vs. Cause

By SARAH HAZEN

​Because

Rule

• Because, and its informal cousin, 'cause suggest that two events have a cause/effect relationship.

• The apostrophe in 'cause is meant to replace the letters "b-e."

• These words are conjunctions, which means they bring together ​two sentences and show a relationship between them.

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​Because

Example:​

• Because: Dave asked me to drive him to the gym because he's lazy.

• 'Cause (informal): Dave asked me to drive him to the gym 'cause he is lazy.

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​Cause

Rule

• (noun) means "a reason."

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• (verb) means "to make happen."​

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​Cause

Examples

• Cause (noun): Dave will fight for any cause he believes in.

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• Cause (verb): Dave's freestyle dancing would cause almost anyone to chuckle.

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Multiple Choice

Which word would be correct in the following sentence?

Joe stayed up late reading ​_____ he wanted to know how the book ended.

• because

• 'cause

• cause

• cauze

Multiple Choice

Which word would be correct in the following sentence?

Pat stared incredulously up into the sky ​____ he thought he saw a UFO.

• because

• 'cause

• cause

• cauze

Multiple Choice

Which word would be correct in the following sentence?

If Sadie cried it would _____ a scene

• because

• 'cause

• cause

• cauze

Multiple Choice

Which word would be correct in the following sentence?

Fred's election to captain would _______ an uproar.

• because

• 'cause

• cause

• cauze

Multiple Choice

Which word would be correct in the following sentence?

Mabel wants to visit Mongolia ______ her aunt told her their culture was fascinating.

• because

• 'cause

• cause

• cauze

Multiple Choice

Which word would be correct in the following sentence?

The cowboy said, "Ma'am, you were left here _____ you was hollarin'."

• because

• 'cause

• cause

• cauze