Alternatives to because

Alternatives to Because

There are several alternatives to saying “because:”

as + dependent clause + main clause. or main clause + as + dependent clause

e.g: As it was raining, we decided to stay at home. or We decided to stay at home as it was raining.

since + dependent clause + main clause. or main clause + since + dependent clause

e.g: Since it was raining, we decided to stay at home. or We decided to stay at home since it was raining.

due to + noun or participle clause + main clause or main clause + due to + noun or participle clause

e.g: Due to the rain, we stayed in. or We stayed in due to the rain. (The 2^nd is more common in conversation)

on account of + noun or participle clause main clause. or main clause + on account of + noun or participle clause

e.g: On account of the rain, (it raining) we stayed in. or We stayed in on account of the rain (it raining).

owing to + noun or participle clause + main clause or main clause + owing to + noun or participle clause

e.g: Owing to the rain, (it raining) we stayed in. or We stayed in owing to the rain (it raining).

BECAUSE

because + dependent clause or noun+ main clause or main clause + because + dependent clause or noun

e.g: Because it rained, we stayed in. or We stayed in because it rained. (The 2^nd is more common in conversation)

because of + noun or participle clause + main clause or main clause + because of + noun or participle clause

e.g: Because of the rain, (it raining) we stayed in. or We stayed in because of the rain (it raining).

Dice Game

Roll a dice and then rephrase the sentences below with the numbers on the dice corresponding with structures in the following manner:

1= as 2= since 3= due to 4= on account of 5= owing to 6= because/because of

1. There was a storm which resulted in the football match being cancelled.

2. The bad decisions by the government led to a recession.

3. His many years of experience resulted in him getting the job.

4. His lack of exercise has resulted in him being very unfit.

5. The heavy traffic led to the bus being late.

6. The president was very honest which resulted in his election victory.

7. Beer is very cheap which has resulted in many people being alcoholics.

8. The warm weather has led to higher profits for bars and restaurants.

9. A newspaper article exposed the company’s use of child labour which has resulted in a boycott by consumers.

10. There was a terrible accident which has led to many changes to health and safety laws.

11. His stressful job has resulted in him needing to take medication.

12. The restaurant has very good food which has resulted in it becoming very popular.

13. The quality of the product was very bad which has led to an increase in the amount of complaints.

14. There were a lot of complaints which resulted in the company being investigated.

15. There was an economic crisis which led to a downturn in the housing market.

16. There was an upturn in the housing market which resulted in a period of sustained economic growth.

17. There were children at the party which resulted in us not being allowed to drink alcohol.

18. There was a storm which led to many flights being cancelled.

19. There was a shortage of material which resulted in prices going up.