What is a because-clause?
Because is followed by a clause expressing a reason for the effect in the other (main) clause. In other words, because is followed by a full (finite clause) clause. Because an its reason clause can be placed before the main clause for emphasis on the cause. BECAUSE + REASON CLAUSE.
What is a clause in a sentence examples?
A clause is a group of words that includes a subject and a verb. (A clause functions as an adjective, an adverb, or a noun.)…Clause.
| Anna sings… | when she wakes up. (This is a clause. It has a subject (“she”) and a verb (“wakes up”).) |
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| in the morning. (This is a phrase. There is no subject and no verb.) |
How do you use because in a sentence?
Starting a Sentence With Because
- We decided to go to the pool because it was hot outside. The two clauses we are looking at are “We decided to go to the pool” and “it was hot outside”.
- We decided to go to the pool. Because it was hot outside.
- Because it was hot outside, we decided to go to the pool.
Can Because start a sentence?
Yes, you can absolutely start a sentence with “because.”
How do you say at this point?
Synonyms for At this point
- at this time. adv.
- at this stage. adv.
- at the moment.
- at this moment. adv.
- at this juncture. adv.
- currently. adv. & conj.
- right now. adv.
- at that point.
What’s another way to say at this time?
What is another word for at this time?
| currently | now |
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| presently | right now |
| at the present moment | at the present time |
| at this moment | at the minute |
| at the moment | just now |
What is another word for now?
What is another word for now?
| immediately | promptly |
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| instantly | instanter |
| pronto | instantaneously |
| presently | right away |
| right now | urgently |
What does it mean at this time?
used for talking about what exists now, usually when it may be different in the future.