Perbedaan BECAUSE dan BECAUSE OF dalam Bahasa Inggris | Joesin

Summary

This lesson teaches the difference between the connectors 'because' and 'because of' in English grammar. 'Because' is used to introduce a full clause with both a subject and a verb, while 'because of' is used to introduce a noun or noun phrase. Through various examples, the lesson highlights when to use each connector, such as 'We didn't go to the concert because we didn't have money' and 'We didn't go because of the rain.' Understanding the difference between these two connectors helps students form grammatically correct and precise sentences in different contexts.

Takeaways

• 😀 'Because' is used to introduce a full clause (subject + verb).
• 😀 'Because of' is used to introduce a noun or noun phrase.
• 😀 Example for 'because': 'We can't go to the concert because we didn't have any money.'
• 😀 Example for 'because of': 'My friends came late because of the traffic jam.'
• 😀 'Because' connects a reason to a complete sentence with a subject and verb.
• 😀 'Because of' connects a reason to a noun or noun phrase, not a full sentence.
• 😀 When using 'because,' the structure is usually subject + verb + reason.
• 😀 When using 'because of,' the structure is noun or noun phrase + reason.
• 😀 'Because' is more versatile and can be used with a variety of sentence structures.
• 😀 'Because of' is specific and should always be followed by a noun or noun phrase.
• 😀 To clarify a reason, use 'because of' when referring to an object or event (e.g., 'because of the weather').

Q & A

What is the main focus of the lesson in the transcript?

The main focus of the lesson is on understanding and using the connectors 'because' and 'because of' in English grammar.

What is the difference between 'because' and 'because of'?

'Because' is used to explain reasons with a full clause, including both a subject and a verb. On the other hand, 'because of' is used to explain reasons with a noun or noun phrase.

Can you give an example of using 'because' in a sentence?

An example is: 'We couldn't go to the concert because we didn't have any money.'

How does 'because of' function in a sentence?

'Because of' is used with a noun or noun phrase to indicate the cause of an action. For example: 'We came late because of the traffic jam.'

What type of word follows 'because of' in a sentence?

After 'because of,' a noun or noun phrase is required. For instance, in 'because of the bad weather,' 'the bad weather' is a noun phrase.

What is the structure of a sentence using 'because'?

The structure typically follows: subject + verb + because + subject + verb. For example, 'I stayed home because I was tired.'

How can 'because' and 'because of' affect sentence meaning?

'Because' introduces a reason with a full clause, while 'because of' gives a reason using a noun phrase, which can make the sentence slightly more formal or specific.

What is an example of 'because of' with a noun phrase?

An example is: 'She was upset because of the bad news.' Here, 'the bad news' is a noun phrase explaining the reason.

Are there any restrictions on using 'because of'?

'Because of' should only be used with a noun or noun phrase. It cannot be used with a full clause like 'because' can.

What example does the script provide to illustrate the use of 'because' and 'because of'?

The script uses examples such as: 'My friends came late because there was a traffic jam' (because) and 'My friends came late because of the traffic jam' (because of).