Because vs.

Because of
Instructions: Complete the sentences with either because or because of.

1. We delayed our trip because of the bad weather.

2. Sues eyes were red because she had been crying.
3. The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink _______________ pollution.
4. The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink _______________ it is polluted.
5. Some people think Harry succeeded in business _____________ his charming
personality rather than his business skills.
6. You cant enter this secured area ______________ you dont have an official permit.
7. My lecture notes were incomplete ______________ the instructor talked too fast.
8. Its unsafe to travel in that country ______________ the ongoing civil war.

Because vs. Therefore

Instructions: Complete the sentences with either because or therefore.

1. Matt didnt go to work yesterday because he didnt feel well.

2. Matt didnt feel well. Therefore , he didnt go to work yesterday.
3. Sharon did her feelings from everyone. _____________, no one suspected the deep
emotional pain she was suffering.
4. No one ever knows whats going on inside of Sharon _____________ she hides her
feelings behind a mask of smiles.
5. _____________ young Joseph was an inquisitive student, he was always liked by his
teachers.
6. The television broadcast was interrupted in the middle of the eighth inning;
__________, most of the audience missed the conclusion of baseball game.

Showing cause and effect

Complete the sentences with because of, because, or therefore. Add any necessary
punctuation and capitalization.

1. Because it rained, we stayed home.

2. It rained Therefore, we stayed home.
3. We stayed home because of the bad weather.
 4. The hurricane was moving directly toward a small coastal town ________________ all
residents were advised to move inland until it passed.
5. The residents moved inland _________________ the hurricane.
6. __________________ the hurricane was moving directly toward the town all residents
were advised to move inland.
7. Piranhas, which are found in the Amazon river, are ferocious and bloodthirsty fish.
When they attack in great numbers, they can devour an entire cow in several minutes
_____________ their extremely sharp teeth.

Complete the sentence with due to, since, or consequently. Add any necessary punctuation
and capitalization.

8. ________________ his poor eyesight John has to sit in the front row in class.
9. ________________ John has poor eyesight he has to sit in the front row.
10. John has poor eyesight __________________ he has to sit in the front row.
11. Sarah is afraid of heights _________________ she will not walk across a bridge.
12. Sarah will not across a bridge _________________ her fear of heights.
13. Mark is overweight _______________ his doctor has advised him to exercise regularly.
14. _______________ a diamond is extremely hard it can be used to cut glass.