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"because" and "because of"

Both ''because'' and ''because of'' are used to introduce reasons. Because is a conjuction. It is used to form a clause. Because of is a preposition and can only be followed by a noun or a noun equivalent.

e.g. She was late because there was a traffic jam.

e.g. There was a traffic jam because of an accident.

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Complete the following sentences with "because" or "because of".

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1. He is fat _______ he eats a lot.

2. The football match was cancelled _______ the rain.

3. I did not go to school yesterday _______ an illness.

4. _______ she hadn't studied hard, she failed the exam.

5. I got punished _______ you.

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