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ارائه دلایل با 'Because'

برای اینکه بگی «چرا» یه اتفاقی افتاده، از because استفاده کن. این کلمه نتیجه رو به یه reason کامل وصل می‌کنه.

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'because' to connect an action to its reason, answering the question 'Why?'.

  • Use 'because' before a full subject + verb clause: 'I slept because I was tired.'
  • No comma is needed when 'because' is in the middle of the sentence.
  • If you start with 'because', you MUST use a comma after the first clause.
Result + 🔗 because + Reason (Subject + Verb)

مرور کلی

چرا دیشب سه ساعت وقتت رو صرف چرخیدن و دیدن ویدیوهای گربه تو تیک‌تاک کردی؟ چرا وقتی قرار بود رژیم باشی، اون پیتزای فوق‌العاده بزرگ رو سفارش دادی؟ در زبان انگلیسی، هر عملی یک داستانی پشتش داره.
کلمه because بلیط تو برای تعریف کردن اون داستانه. این رایج‌ترین راه برای ربط دادن یک عمل (نتیجه) به انگیزه‌اش (دلیل) هست. بدون because، مکالمات ما شبیه به مجموعه‌ای از حقایق بی‌ربط می‌شد.
تصور کن بگی: «من دیرم شده. اتوبوس تصادف کرد.» انگار یه ربات داره خبر گزارش می‌ده! با اضافه کردن because، تو تبدیل به یک داستان‌گو میشی: «من دیرم شده because اتوبوس تصادف کرد.» حالا دوستت واقعاً زندگی تو رو درک می‌کنه.
because رو مثل «پل» زبان انگلیسی در نظر بگیر. این کلمه شنونده رو از چیزی که اتفاق افتاده به چرایی اون اتفاق می‌بره. این بهترین ابزار برای بهونه آوردن، تعریف کردن، یا توضیح دادن در مورد سریال جدیدی هست که تو نتفلیکس بهش معتاد شدی.
فقط برای توضیح اینکه چرا جواب پیام مادرت رو ندادی ازش استفاده نکن؛ بعضی چیزها بهتره مرموز باقی بمونن.

این گرامر چطور کار می‌کنه

در اصل، because یک حرف ربط پیرو (subordinating conjunction) هست. این اسم شاید خیلی قلمبه‌سلمبه به نظر بیاد، ولی معنیش فقط اینه که دو بخش از یک جمله رو به هم وصل می‌کنه. یک بخش ایده اصلیه (independent clause) و بخش دیگه توضیح اون ایده است (dependent clause).
جادوی because اینه که همیشه دلیل رو معرفی می‌کنه. نمی‌تونی همین‌طوری هرجایی پرتش کنی. باید دقیقاً قبل از اون بخشی از جمله بیاد که به سؤال «چرا؟» جواب می‌ده.
مثلاً، اگه بگی، «I'm tired because I stayed up gaming» (من خسته‌ام چون تا دیروقت بیدار موندم و بازی کردم)، بازی کردن دلیل خستگیته. اگه اینو برعکس کنی و بگی، «I stayed up gaming because I'm tired» (من تا دیروقت بیدار موندم و بازی کردم چون خسته‌ام)، دوستات ممکنه فکر کنن تو روش خیلی عجیبی برای استراحت کردن داری! در انگلیسی مدرن، ما دائماً در پیام‌ها، ایمیل‌ها و حتی میم‌ها ازش استفاده می‌کنیم.
ممکنه ببینی مردم عکسی از یک ریخت‌وپاش بزرگ با کپشن «Because kids» (چون بچه‌ها) پست می‌کنن. این یک روش مد روز و خلاصه‌شده برای استفاده از این کلمه است، اما برای سطح A2 تو، ما اول روی جملات کامل و از نظر گرامری صحیح تمرکز می‌کنیم. مثل اینه که اول راه‌رفتن رو یاد بگیری قبل از اینکه بخوای تو اینستاگرام لایو پشتک بزنی.

الگوی ساخت

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دو راه اصلی برای ساختن جمله با because وجود داره.
2
روش استاندارد (قرار گرفتن در وسط):
3
[نتیجه/عمل] + because + [فاعل] + [فعل] + [بقیه دلیل].
4
مثال: «I missed the call because my phone was on silent.» (من تماس رو از دست دادم چون گوشیم سایلنت بود.)
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نکته: در این الگو، معمولاً نیازی به ویرگول قبل از because نیست.
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روش تأکیدی (قرار گرفتن در ابتدا):
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Because + [فاعل] + [فعل] + [دلیل], + [نتیجه/عمل].
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مثال: «Because the Wi-Fi was down, I couldn't join the Zoom meeting.» (چون وای‌فای قطع بود، نتونستم به جلسه زوم ملحق بشم.)
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نکته: وقتی جمله رو با because شروع می‌کنی، باید بعد از عبارت دلیل از ویرگول استفاده کنی. این به خواننده یک نفس کوتاه قبل از اتفاق اصلی می‌ده.
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پاسخ کوتاه (غیررسمی):
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Q: «Why are you laughing?» (چرا می‌خندی؟)
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A: «Because this meme is hilarious.» (چون این میم خیلی خنده‌داره.)
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در صحبت‌های خودمونی یا پیام دادن، ما اغلب از because به تنهایی برای جواب دادن به یک سؤال استفاده می‌کنیم. در یک انشای رسمی، این یک «جمله‌واره ناقص» محسوب می‌شه، اما تو واتس‌اپ کاملاً اوکیه. فقط تو امتحان آیلتس این کار رو نکن مگه اینکه بخوای نمره‌ات مثل یک پیام اسنپ‌چت ناپدید بشه.

کی استفاده کنیم

تو تقریباً در هر مکالمه‌ای که داری از because استفاده خواهی کرد. اینجا رایج‌ترین سناریوها رو می‌بینی:
  • بهانه آوردن: «I can't go to the gym because I'm 'busy' (watching Netflix).» (نمی‌تونم برم باشگاه چون «سرم شلوغه» (دارم نتفلیکس می‌بینم).)
  • تعریف کردن: «I like your profile picture because you look so happy!» (عکس پروفایلت رو دوست دارم چون خیلی خوشحال به نظر می‌رسی!)
  • توضیح احساسات: «I'm stressed because my exam is tomorrow.» (استرس دارم چون فردا امتحانمه.)
  • توجیه انتخاب‌ها: «I bought these shoes because they were on sale.» (این کفش‌ها رو خریدم چون حراج بودن.)
  • کپشن‌های شبکه‌های اجتماعی: «Traveling to Bali because I need a break from reality.» (سفر به بالی چون به یک استراحت از واقعیت نیاز دارم.)
  • مصاحبه‌های شغلی: «I want this job because I am passionate about coding.» (من این شغل رو می‌خوام چون عاشق کدنویسی هستم.)
  • بازی‌های ویدیویی: «We lost the match because my ping was too high!» (ما بازی رو باختیم چون پینگم خیلی بالا بود!) (بهانه کلاسیک گیمرها).
اساساً، هر وقت کسی ازت پرسید «Why?» (چرا؟)، because اولین پاسخ‌دهنده توئه. مثل اورژانس گرامر می‌مونه—همیشه وقتی نیاز به توضیح یک فاجعه داری، اونجاست.

اشتباهات رایج

  1. 1تله «Because of»: خیلی‌ها because رو با because of قاطی می‌کنن.
  • از because + یک جمله کامل (فاعل + فعل) استفاده کن: «I stayed home because it rained.» (خونه موندم چون بارون بارید.)
  • از because of + یک اسم استفاده کن: «I stayed home because of the rain.» (خونه موندم به خاطر بارون.)
  • اشتباه: «I stayed home because the rain.» (اینجوری انگار داری با یه بچه نوپا حرف می‌زنی.)
  1. 1درامای ویرگول: همونطور که قبلاً گفتیم، قبل از because وسط جمله ویرگول نذار.
  • غلط: «I'm late, because I slept in.»
  • درست: «I'm late because I slept in.»
  1. 1شروع کردن و تمام نکردن: جمله‌ای رو با because شروع نکن و بعد یادت بره نیمه دومش رو تموم کنی.
  • غلط: «Because I was hungry.»
  • درست: «I ate a sandwich because I was hungry.» (من یه ساندویچ خوردم چون گرسنه بودم.)
  1. 1استفاده بیش از حد: در نوشته‌های حرفه‌ای، سعی کن تو هر جمله‌ای از because استفاده نکنی. این کار باعث می‌شه نوشته‌ات تکراری به نظر برسه. مثل اینه که روی هر پست اینستاگرامت از یه فیلتر ثابت استفاده کنی—بالاخره مردم خسته می‌شن.

مقایسه با الگوهای مشابه

  • Because در مقابل So: این‌ها دو روی یک سکه‌اند. because دلیل رو معرفی می‌کنه، در حالی که so نتیجه رو معرفی می‌کنه.
  • تمرکز بر دلیل: «I'm hungry because I didn't eat breakfast.» (من گرسنه‌ام چون صبحانه نخوردم.)
  • تمرکز بر نتیجه: «I didn't eat breakfast, so I'm hungry.» (من صبحانه نخوردم، بنابراین گرسنه‌ام.)
  • so رو مثل دنده جلو و because رو مثل دنده عقب در نظر بگیر.
  • Because در مقابل As / Since: این‌ها راه‌های رسمی‌تری برای گفتن because هستن.
  • خودمونی: «I'm staying in because it's cold.» (خونه می‌مونم چون هوا سرده.)
  • رسمی: «As the weather is inclement, I shall remain indoors.» (از آنجایی که هوا نامساعد است، من در خانه خواهم ماند.) (اینو وقتی استفاده کن که می‌خوای مثل یه شاعر قرن نوزدهمی یا یه وکیل خیلی جدی به نظر برسی.)
  • Because در مقابل Due to: Due to خیلی رسمیه و معمولاً بعد از فعل «to be» میاد.
  • «The delay was due to heavy traffic.» (تأخیر به دلیل ترافیک سنگین بود.)
  • این جمله رو به دوستت تو کافه نمی‌گی. بهش просто می‌گی: «I'm late because the traffic sucked.» (دیرم شد چون ترافیک افتضاح بود.)

سؤالات رایج

Q

می‌تونم جمله رو با because شروع کنم؟

بله! فقط ویرگول بعد از بخش اول رو یادت نره. «Because I was tired, I went to bed.» (چون خسته بودم، رفتم بخوابم.)

Q

آیا cause همون because هست؟

در صحبت کردن و پیام دادن، بله. مردم اغلب میگن «cause» یا «'cause». اما در نوشتن، همیشه کلمه کامل رو استفاده کن. «Cause» برای دوست صمیمیت خوبه؛ «because» برای رئیست.

Q

آیا because همیشه باید دلیل رو توضیح بده؟

معمولاً بله. اما در زبان عامیانه مدرن (زبان اینترنتی)، مردم ازش به عنوان یک حرف اضافه استفاده می‌کنن: «I'm tired because Monday.» (خسته‌ام چون دوشنبه‌ست.) این بامزه است، ولی تو مدرسه ازش استفاده نکن!

Q

چرا because اینقدر مهمه؟

بدون اون، تو فقط داری حقایق رو بیان می‌کنی. با اون، داری منطقت رو توضیح می‌دی. این کلمه تو رو از یک داده آماری به یک انسان با شخصیت تبدیل می‌کنه.

Sentence Structure with 'Because'

Position Structure Example
Middle
Result + because + Reason
I'm eating because I'm hungry.
Beginning
Because + Reason + , + Result
Because I'm hungry, I'm eating.
Negative
Result + because + Negative Reason
I'm sad because you aren't here.
Question
Why + Question Form + because...?
Why are you late? Because I missed the bus.

Informal Contractions

Full Form Short Form Usage
because
'cause
Spoken English / Songs
because
bc
Texting / Social Media
because
cos / coz
British Informal Spoken

Meanings

A conjunction used to introduce a clause that explains the reason or cause for something mentioned in the main clause.

1

Direct Cause

Explaining the physical or logical cause of an event.

“The grass is wet because it rained.”

“He failed the test because he didn't study.”

2

Motivation/Justification

Explaining the personal reason or motive behind a human action.

“I called you because I missed you.”

“She went to the store because she needed milk.”

3

Informal Shortening

Using 'cause' or 'bc' in casual speech or texting.

“I'm staying home 'cause I'm tired.”

“I can't go bc I have work.”

Reference Table

Reference table for ارائه دلایل با 'Because'
ساختار مثال حالت استفاده
نتیجه + because + دلیل
I'm late because I missed the bus.
معمولی / رایج
Because + دلیل, + نتیجه
Because it's raining, we're staying home.
تأکیدی
جواب کوتاه (Because...)
Because I felt like it.
غیر رسمی / شفاهی
نتیجه + because of + اسم
I'm late because of the bus.
معمولی
نتیجه + 'cause + دلیل
I'm tired 'cause I worked late.
خیلی غیر رسمی / محاوره
دلیل + so + نتیجه
I worked late, so I'm tired.
تمرکز روی نتیجه

طیف رسمیت

رسمی
The event was delayed because the weather conditions were unfavorable.

The event was delayed because the weather conditions were unfavorable. (Weather delay)

خنثی
The party was late because it was raining.

The party was late because it was raining. (Weather delay)

غیر رسمی
We're late 'cause of the rain.

We're late 'cause of the rain. (Weather delay)

عامیانه
Late bc rain is trash.

Late bc rain is trash. (Weather delay)

The 'Because' Bridge

BECAUSE

Result (What?)

  • I am wet The outcome

Reason (Why?)

  • It is raining The cause

Because vs. Because Of

Because
Needs a Verb because it IS hot
Because Of
Needs a Noun because of the HEAT

Do I need a comma?

1

Is 'because' at the start?

YES
Use a comma after the clause.
NO
Is it in the middle?
2

Is it in the middle?

YES
No comma needed.
NO
Check sentence structure.

Common Reasons

😊

Feelings

  • because I'm happy
  • because I'm tired
  • because I'm bored
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External

  • because it's raining
  • because it's late
  • because it's broken

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

I am sad because I am tired.

2

She eats because she is hungry.

3

I like him because he is funny.

4

They run because they are late.

1

I'm wearing a coat because it's cold outside.

2

Because the shop was closed, I went home.

3

He is studying hard because he has an exam.

4

We are happy because we won the game.

1

I decided to move because I wanted a better life.

2

Because I hadn't seen her for years, I didn't recognize her.

3

The flight was cancelled because there was a pilot strike.

4

I'm telling you this because I trust you.

1

The project failed not because of a lack of money, but because we lacked time.

2

I didn't go because I was tired, but because I had work to do.

3

Because the evidence was inconclusive, the case was dismissed.

4

She's successful because she never gives up on her dreams.

1

It must be late, because the streetlights have already come on.

2

Just because you're older doesn't mean you're always right.

Just because... doesn't mean...

3

The economy is struggling, largely because of global supply chain issues.

4

I'm hesitant to join, simply because I don't have the bandwidth right now.

1

The theory is flawed, if only because it ignores the fundamental laws of physics.

2

He resigned, not because he was forced out, but because his integrity demanded it.

3

Because of the sheer volume of data, the analysis took months to complete.

4

I'm doing this because... well, because science.

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

Giving Reasons with 'Because' در مقابل Because vs. So

Learners mix up the cause and the result.

Giving Reasons with 'Because' در مقابل Because vs. Since

They both give reasons, but 'since' also refers to time.

اشتباهات رایج

I am late because the rain.

I am late because it is raining.

'Because' needs a verb. Use 'because of' for nouns.

Why you are late? Because I missed bus.

Why are you late? Because I missed the bus.

Don't forget the article 'the' and correct question word order.

Because I was tired, so I went to bed.

Because I was tired, I went to bed.

Do not use 'because' and 'so' in the same sentence. It is redundant.

Because it was raining I stayed home.

Because it was raining, I stayed home.

Missing comma after the first clause when starting with 'Because'.

I didn't go because of I was sick.

I didn't go because I was sick.

Using 'because of' before a clause (subject + verb).

The reason is because...

The reason is that...

In formal writing, 'the reason is because' is considered redundant.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

I am ___ because ___.

Because it was ___, I ___.

I can't ___ because I have to ___.

Real World Usage

Texting a friend constant

Can't come bc I'm sick.

Job Interview common

I am a good leader because I listen to my team.

Ordering Food occasional

No cheese, please, because I have an allergy.

Social Media very common

Living my best life because I finally graduated!

Doctor's Visit common

My head hurts because I didn't sleep.

Travel/Airport common

The flight is delayed because of a technical issue.

🎯

کلید جادویی 'so'

اگه یه وقت گیج شدی، سعی کن 'because' رو با 'so' عوض کنی. اگه 'because' وسط جمله بود، 'so' هم معمولاً همونجا میاد ولی باید دو قسمت جمله رو جابجا کنی:
I was tired, so I went to bed.
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دو تا دلیل ممنوع!

هیچ‌وقت 'Because' و 'So' رو تو یه جمله با هم نیار! مثلاً جمله
Because it was raining so I stayed home
کاملاً اشتباهه. فقط یکی رو انتخاب کن!
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میان‌بر محاوره‌ای

انگلیسی‌زبون‌ها تو مکالمات روزمره یا پیامک‌ها، به جای 'because' زیاد می‌گن ''cause' (که مثل «کاز» تلفظ میشه). از این برای پیامک‌ها استفاده کن که خودمانی‌تر به نظر بیای، ولی تو تکالیف مدرسه نه! "I'm here 'cause I love you."

Smart Tips

Imagine they are two magnets that repel each other. You can only have one in your sentence!

Because I'm tired, so I'm going home. Because I'm tired, I'm going home.

Read the sentence out loud. If you start with 'Because', you naturally pause in the middle—that's where the comma goes.

Because it was cold I wore a hat. Because it was cold, I wore a hat.

Use 'bc' or 'cause' for friends, but never for your boss!

I will be late because there is traffic. Late bc traffic is crazy.

Try starting the sentence with 'Because' instead of always putting it in the middle to vary your writing style.

I like summer because it's hot. I like the beach because it's fun. I like summer because it's hot. Because the beach is fun, I go there often.

تلفظ

buh-KUZ

The Weak 'Because'

In fast speech, the first syllable 'be-' is very short, sounding like /bɪˈkəz/ or even just /kəz/.

be-CAUSE

Stress Pattern

The stress is on the second syllable: be-CAUSE.

Comma Pause

Because it was raining [pause], I stayed home.

The slight rise in pitch before the comma signals more information is coming.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

B-E-C-A-U-S-E: Big Elephants Can Always Understand Small Elephants.

تداعی تصویری

Imagine a giant bridge labeled 'BECAUSE'. On one side of the river is the 'Action' (running) and on the other side is the 'Reason' (a lion). The bridge connects them.

Rhyme

Don't use 'so' and 'because' together, or you'll be wrong in any weather!

Story

A boy was late for school. He told his teacher, 'I am late `because` my alarm broke.' The teacher asked 'Why?' again. He said, '`Because` I dropped it.' Now he uses `because` to explain everything.

شبکه واژگان

whyreasoncausesinceasresultexplanation

چالش

Write 3 sentences about your day using 'because'. One must start with 'Because' and use a comma!

نکات فرهنگی

In many English-speaking schools, children are taught 'never start a sentence with because.' This is a myth to prevent fragments, but it is perfectly fine in adult writing if the sentence is complete.

The 'Because [Noun]' meme (e.g., 'Because science') is used to give a humorous, short explanation for something complex.

English speakers often use 'because' to soften a 'no' answer. Just saying 'No' is rude; adding a reason makes it polite.

From Middle English 'bi cause', a loan-translation of Old French 'par cause'.

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

Why did you choose to learn English?

Why is your favorite city so special to you?

Why do you think some people prefer cats over dogs?

موضوعات نگارش

Write about a time you were late. Why did it happen?
Why is your best friend your best friend?
Explain why you like your favorite hobby.

اشتباهات رایج

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جای خالی رو با 'because' یا 'because of' پر کن.

I am tired _______ I went to bed late.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: because
ما 'because' رو قبل از جمله واره کامل (که فاعل و فعل داره) میاریم.
کدوم جمله نقطه‌گذاری درست داره؟ چند گزینه‌ای

بهترین گزینه رو انتخاب کن:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Because it was cold, I wore a coat.
وقتی جمله رو با 'because' شروع می‌کنی، بعد از جمله واره دلیل باید یه ویرگول بذاری.
اشتباه رو پیدا کن و درستش کن. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

I missed the flight because of I was late.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I missed the flight because I was late.
'of' رو حذف کن چون 'I was late' یه جمله واره کامله، نه فقط یه اسم.

Score: /3

تمرین‌های عملی

8 exercises
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. چند گزینه‌ای

I am wearing a sweater ___ I am cold.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: because
We use 'because' to introduce the reason (being cold).
Find the mistake in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Because I was late, so I missed the meeting.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Remove 'so'
You cannot use 'because' and 'so' in the same sentence.
Fill in the blank with 'because' or 'because of'.

We stayed home ___ the rain.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: because of
'The rain' is a noun phrase, so we use 'because of'.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Reorder

happy / because / I / am / passed / I / the / test

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I am happy because I passed the test.
The standard order is Result + because + Reason.
Match the result with the reason. جفت کردن

1. I'm tired. 2. I'm eating. 3. I'm happy.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-C, 2-A, 3-B
Logical matching of causes and effects.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly? چند گزینه‌ای

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Because it was hot, I went swimming.
A comma is required when 'Because' starts the sentence.
Complete the sentence.

I'm learning English ___ I want a better job.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: because
The desire for a job is the reason for learning English.
Correct the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

I am late because the traffic was.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I am late because the traffic was bad.
'Because' needs a full clause (Subject + Verb + Adjective/Noun).

Score: /8

Practice Bank

10 exercises
جای خالی رو پر کن. پر کردن جای خالی

We stayed inside _______ the heavy rain.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: because of
کلمه‌ها رو مرتب کن تا یه جمله بسازی. Sentence Reorder

late / was / I / because / traffic / the / of

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I was late because of the traffic
به انگلیسی ترجمه کن: ترجمه

Estoy feliz porque es viernes.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I am happy because it is Friday.
نتیجه رو با دلیلش جور کن. جفت کردن

ستونا رو با هم جور کن:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'm hungry | I didn't eat
جواب طبیعی رو انتخاب کن. چند گزینه‌ای

Why didn't you text me?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Because my battery died.
جمله رو اصلاح کن. Error Correction

Because it was expensive so I didn't buy it.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Because it was expensive, I didn't buy it.
کپشن رو کامل کن. پر کردن جای خالی

Feeling good _______ it's my birthday!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: because
کلمه‌ها رو مرتب کن. Sentence Reorder

Because / cold, / it / was / stayed / home. / we

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Because it was cold, we stayed home.
به انگلیسی ترجمه کن: ترجمه

No vine porque estaba cansado.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I didn't come because I was tired.
کدوم رسمی‌تره؟ چند گزینه‌ای

Why didn't you come?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Since

Score: /10

سوالات متداول (8)

Yes! It is perfectly natural. Just remember to put a comma after the first part of the sentence. Example: `Because I was tired, I went to sleep.`

Usually, no. In standard English, we don't put a comma before `because` when it's in the middle. Example: `I'm happy because it's Friday.`

`Because` introduces the reason (I'm eating `because` I'm hungry). `So` introduces the result (I'm hungry, `so` I'm eating).

In casual speaking and texting, yes. In formal writing or exams, always use the full word `because`.

In informal speech, people sometimes say 'Because!' as a way of refusing to give a reason. However, usually, you should follow it with a sentence.

Use `because of` when the reason is just a noun. Example: `I'm late because of the rain.` Use `because` when the reason is a full sentence: `I'm late because it is raining.`

Yes, they are very similar. `Since` is slightly more formal and often used when the reason is already known by the listener.

It is a common abbreviation for 'because' used to save time while typing on mobile phones.

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

porque

English uses 'why' for questions and 'because' for answers; Spanish uses 'por qué' and 'porque'.

French high

parce que

French has more distinct words for 'because' depending on formality (car vs parce que).

German moderate

weil

Word order: English is 'because I AM tired', German is 'weil ich müde BIN'.

Japanese low

から (kara) / ので (node)

Position: Japanese puts the 'because' word *after* the reason; English puts it *before*.

Arabic moderate

لأن (li'anna)

Arabic 'because' often attaches directly to the subject pronoun (e.g., 'because-he').

Chinese moderate

因为 (yīnwèi)

Redundancy: Chinese uses 'Because... so...' together; English only uses one.

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