How to use "because of"

I was late because of traffic
She passed the test because she studied
Jake is out today bacause of personal issues
I bought it because it was on sale

• I was late because of my wife.
• I didn’t go to the party because my wife was sick.
• He is here because of me.

1. First exercise:
   -I was late because of traffic
   -She passed the test because she studied
   -Jake is out today because of personal issues
   -I bought it because it was on sale

2. Second exercise:
   -Why were you late for the meeting?
   I was late for the meeting because of my car
   -Why didn´t you go to the party?
   I didn´t go to the party because I had to study for my exam
   -Why is he here?
   He is here because of Maria

Because of is a preposition
Sentence 1 +** because of** + noun / pronoun
Sentence 1 + because + sentence 2

Practice

• I was late because of traffic.
• She passed the test because she studied
• Jake is out today because of personal issues
• I bought it because it was on sale

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i was late because of transport
because i need go to work
he is here because i need help

I was late because of the rain
I didn’t go to the party because I was sick
He is here for me.

1. I was late because of familiar issues.
2. I didn’t go to the party because my mother has been sick this month.
3. She is here because she is our new friend.

i was late for the meeting because my alarm doesn´t wake up me
i didn´t go to the party because i felt sick
he´s here because of the rain

i was late because of the traffic
she passed the test because she studied
jake is out today because of personal issues
i bought it because it was in sale

I was late because the traffic was awful
I didn’t go to the party because of the rain
he is here because of her

I was late because I broke my finger.
I didn’t go to the party because of problems.
He is here because he is going to stay here a few weeks…

• Why were you late for the meeting?
  Because I didn’t wake up early.
• Why didn’t you go to the party?
  Because of my homework.
• Why is he here?
  Because he has been invited.

Don’t forget this !!!
Because of is a preposition
Because is a conjunction

Why were you late for the meeting?

• I was late because I didn’t set my alarm last night.
• I was late because of the children.

Why didn’t you go to the party?

• I didn’t go because I was sick
• I didn’t go because of the meeting.

Why is he here?

• He is here because your mom invited him.
• He is here because of his girlfriend.

• I was late for the meeting because my alarm clock didn’t go off.
• I didn’t go to the party because of personal reasons.
• He is here because I invited him to come.

I am late because i found an accident on the road
I did not go to the party because i was tired
He is here because of him

Why were you late for the meeting?
I was late because my phone’s alarm doesn’t sound this morning.
Why didn’t you go to the party?
I didn’t go because of Carolina
Why is he here?
He is here because he is my boyfriend.

I was late because of traffic.
She passed the tes because she studied.
Jake is out today because of personal issues.
I bought it because it was on sale.

Why were you late for meeting?
I was late because of the party
Why didn´t yu go to the party?
I didn´t go to the party because of my work.
Why is he here?
He is here because of his friends.

Why were you late for the meeting?

• I was late because I hab carry my children to the school.

Why didn’t you go to the party?

• I didn’t go to the party because of my sister, she was sick and I had to take care of her.

Why is he here.

• He is here because I invited him.

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Exercise in Class:

• I was late beacause of traffic
• She passed the test because she studied
• Jake is out today because of personal issues
• I bought it because it was on sale.

Exercise Homework:

• Why were you late for the meeting?
  Sorry. I was late because i forgot program the meeting in my calendar.

• Why didn’t you go to the party?
  i don’t go because of party time.

• Why is he here?
  because he received invitation email.

Class practice:

1. I was late because of traffic.
2. She passed the test because she studied.
3. Jake is out today because of personal issues.
4. I bought it because it was on sale

1. I was late because my car is broken.
2. I did not go to the party because of my girlfriend.
3. He is here because of me.

Answers

• I was late because I had an accident.
• I didnt go because I was tired.
• He is here because of your sister.

• I was late because of traffic.

• She passed the test because she studied.

• Jake is out today because of personal issues.

• I bought it because it was on sale.

• I was late because of the rain

• We didn’t go because We didn’t have money

• He is here because of her knowledge

Why were you late for the meeting? Because of traffic
Why didn’t you go to the party? Because I had an exam
Why is he here? Because I invited him

Why were you late for the meeting?
Because I forgot my kees.

Why didn’t you go to the party?
Because of the rain.

Why is he here?
Because he is travelling tomorrow.

I was late because of traffic
She passed the test because she studied.
Jake is out today because of personal issues.
I bought it because it was on sale.

I arrived late because of the traffic.
I didn’t go because I got home two hours ago.
because he studies here.

I was late for the meeting because I lost my car keys
i didn’t go to the party because of the university
he is here because I we invited him

I was late because of internet connection
I didn’t go to it because I was in a dance class
He is here because ha can be in anyplace that he want

1. I was late BECAUSE OF my internet
2. I didn’t go to the party BECAUSE my dog was felt sick
3. He is here BECAUSE OF his sister

• I was late BECUASE OF traffic
• She passed the test BECAUSE she studied
• Jake is out today BECAUSE OF personal
• I bought it BECAUSE it was on sale

I was late BECAUSE OF traffic
She passed the test BECAUSE she studied
Jake is out today BECAUSE OF personal issues
I bought it BECAUSE it was in sale

1. I was late for the meeting because of the traffic jam was heavy.
2. I didn’t go to the party because I was sick
3. He is here because of he’s waiting for his medical appointment

• I was late because of traffic

• She passed the test because she studied

• Jake is out today bacause of personal issues

• I bought it because it was on sale

Why were you late for the meeting?
I was late for the meeting because my laptop doesn’t work
I was late for the meeting because of my laptop.

Why didn’t you go to the party?
I didn’t go to the party because I were out late of my job.
I didn’t go to the party because of my job.

Why is he here?
He is here because my mom invites him.
He is here because of my mom.

I was late because i have been studied for my quiz

I didn’t go to the party because of my dog

He is here because i need his help

I think be rich because that is my dream

He going to camilo house but was delayed because of his dog

I was late because of the traffic.
She passed the test because she studied.
Jake is out today because of persona issues.
I bought it because it was on sale.

I was late for the meeting I had a personal setback (domestic calamity) at the last moment.
I didn’t go to the party because I felt unwell.
He is here to collect some documents that he must take to the bank.

Interesting class. Because & Because of

• Why were you late for the meeting?

I was late because I was stuck in the traffic.

• Why didn’t you go to the party?

I didn’t go because of her.

• Why is he here?

He is here because I invited him.

• I was late because of the traffic.

• She passed the test because she studied.

• Jake is out today because of personal issues.

• I bought it because it was on sale.

I was late because of traffic.
She passed the test because she studied.
Jake is out today because of personal issues.
I bought it because it was on sale.

• I was late for the meeting because my alarm didn’t sound.
• I didn’t go to the party because of work.
• He is here because her mother brought him.

1: because i didn’t wake up early
2: i didn’t go to the party because i have a lot a work
3: i invited him, why is there a problem

i was late because i live far away
i didn’t go because of my parents
he’s here because of them

I was late because of traffic
She passed the test because she studied
Jake is out today because if personal issues
I bought it because it was on sale

• She is here because of they.

• I use mask because i was sick

I was late because of personal issues.
I didn’t go to the party because my daughter was sick.
He is here because of my uncle.

I didn’t go to the graduation because my son was sick.
I was boring because of the movie.

I am late because of the rain.
because my mom didn´t give me permission.
because I invited him.

i was late because of personal incidentals
i didn’t go to the party because of i tired
he is here because need company

i couldn’t view the movie because of internet failures

answer the following questions

• why were you for the meeting?

**because it was raining and it was difficult to get on a taxi without gettinf wet **

• Why didn´t go to the party?
  because I don´t like crowd besides I don´t get along with anybody

• why is he here?
  **Because I invite him to my birthday **

1. I was late because of traffic.
2. She passed the test because she studied
3. Jane is out today because of personal issues
4. I bought it because it was on sale

Why were you late for the meeting?

Sorry boss, I was late because the car it crashed

Why didn’t you go to the party ?

I was stay home because of the rain

Why is he here?

He is here because he is going to held our the company

• Why were you late for the meeting?
  • I was late because of my car.
  • I was late because my car needs repair.
• Why didn’t you go to the party?
  • I didn’t go to the party because of emergency.
  • I didn’t go to the party because I had an emergency.
• Why is he here?
  • He is here because of my grandmother.
  • He is here because my grandmother said to me that I had to invite him.

I was late because of traffic.
She passed the test **because **she studied.
Jake is out today because of personal issues.
I bought it **because **it was on sale.

I was late because the traffic was terrible.
I didn’t go to the party because i had to study english.
He is here because of Jhon

• Because of my father. He made me do a lot things.
• I went to the party because I had to do many things.
• Because of her. She invited him.

• I was late because of traffic.

• She passed the test because she studied.

• Jake is out today because of personal issues.

• I bought it because it was on sale.

I was late because of traffic.
She passed the test because she studied.
Jase is out today because of personal issues.
I bought it because it was in sale.

• I was late BECAUSE OF traffic.
• She passed the test BEACAUSE she studied.
• Jake is out today BECAUSE OF personal issues.
• I bought it BECAUSE it was on sale.

• Why were you late for the meeting? I was late because the subway
• Why didn’t you go to the party? I didn’t go to the party because I was very tired
• Why is he here? Because of help me

Why were you late for the meeting?
I was late for the meeting because I didn’t hear the alarm and got up late
Why didn’t you go to the party?
I went to the party because of work
Why is he here?
He is here because I invited him

1. Why were you late for the meeting?
   R1= I was late for the meeting because my car broke down. I had to take a taxi
   R2= I was late for the meeting because of car trouble

1. Why didn’t you go to the party?
   R2= I didn’t go to the party because I needed to study for the exam
   R2 = I didn’t go to the party because of the exam

1. Why is he here?
   R1= He’s here because I invited him
   R2= He’s here because of me

Responder

I was late because of traffic.
She passed the test because she studied.
Jake is out today bacause of personal issues

1. because of
2. because
3. because of
4. because

• Because the traffic was terrible
• Because of my headache
• Because he want and can

Why were late for the meeting? Answer: We are late because the taxis is broke.
Why didnt you go to the party? Answer: I didnt go because the party house is so far and i cant get a taxi
Why is he here? answer: he is here because of her cousin

i was late because of the lunch
i couldn’t go because my cat was sick
he is here because of me

• Why were you late for the meeting?
  Well, I have arrived late because I have a lot of stuff to do at home

• Why you didn’t go to the party?
  I really didn’t go because of the weather

• Why is he here?
  He is here because I need his help

I’m late because I didn’t feel the alarm
I didn’t go to the party because I was tired
he is here because he wanted me to lend him a book

I was late because of the traffic.

She passed the test because she studied.

Jake is out today because of personal issues.

I bought it because it was on sale.

I was late for the meeting because I had to fix the printer.

I didn’t go the the party because of the job.

He’s here because he was alone.

I was because of trafic.
She passed the test because she studied.
Jake is out today because of perosnal issues.
I bougth it because it was on sale.

• i have arrived late because of other meet
• I didn’t go to the party because I had a lot of homework
• He is here because of his father

Why were you late for the meeting? Because i was sleeping.

Why didn’t you go to the party? Because of my sister, i have to babysitter her.

Why is he here? Because she is one who knows how it works.

Here I leave you my answers:

Why were you late for the meeting?

• I was late for the meeting because of the bed.

Why didn’t you go to the party?

• I didn’t go to de party because I stayed studying at Platzi.

Why is he here?

• He is here because of her. (With «Her» I refer to my sister).

I am late because I wake up late.
I didn’t go to the party because of my dog.
He is here becuse I invited him.

-I was late because my bicycle broke down
-because I was sick

• because of new job

• I was late because of traffic
• She passed the test because she studied
• Jake is out today because of personal issues
• I bought it because it was on sale

• I was late because I had a lot in my plate.

• I didn’t go because of rain.

• It might be because he lost track of time, I have no idea.

1. I was late because of the traffic.

2. She passed the test because she studied.

3. Jake is out today because of personal issues.

4. I bought it because it was on sale.

5. I was late for the meeting because I had to fix the printer.

6. I didn’t go the the party because of the job.

7. He’s here because he was alone.

-I was late for the meeting because I didn’t wake up on time.
-I didn’t go to the party because of the flu
-He is here because I invited him.

• I was late because of traffic.

• She passed the test because she studied.

• Jake is out today because of personal issues.

• I bougth it because it was on sale.

My practice:
I was late because of traffic
She passed the test because she studied
Jake is out today bacause of personal issues
I bought it because it was on sale

• Why were you late for the morning ?
  I’d late this morning because my clock alarm didn’t work.
• Why didn’t you go to the party.
  I didn’t go becuase of my wife 😦.
• Why is he here?
  I don’t know maybe he’s the owner of the ball.

• I was late because of traffic.
• She passed the test because she studied.
• Jake is out today because personal issues.
• I bought it because it was onsale.

I arrived late because the car is broken down.
I didn’t go to the party because I’ve been studying for the exam.
He is here for his wife.

• Why were you late for the meeting?
  I was late because the car was damaged

• Why didn’t you go to the party?
  I didn’t go to the party because of the covid

• Why is he here?
  He is here because he is the birthday girl’s boyfriend

I’m so sorry I’m late because of internet
i didn’t go to the party because i don’t like that kind of music
he is here because of bosse

• i was late because i didnt see the time and i didnt notice
• i didnt go because my mother didnt let me go
• he is here because he didnt have plans for the night

My practice
I was late because of___ traffic.
She passed the test because___ she studied.
Jake is out today because of_ personal issues.
I bought it because___ it was on sale.