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English Tip of the Day: 164 Because

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Tip of the Day:

Because

Usage Tip

An adverb clause using 'because' can precede or follow the independent clause it relates to. Notice that a sentence begun with a 'because' clause is followed by a comma. In the case that a 'because' clause finishes the sentence, no comma is used.

Example Sentences

He was late for work because he overslept.
Because they often go golfing, they work half time.

Quiz of the Day - Newspaper Reading and Writing:

This lesson focuses on calling students' attention to this type of writing style on a deeper, grammatical level. It ends with students writing up their own short articles with a follow-up listening comprehension opportunity.

Newspaper Reading and Writing

English Worksheet of the Day - Check Cashing - Deposit Policies:

Intermediate level business English reading comprehension with follow quiz concerning check cashing and deposit policies.

Check Cashing - Deposit Policies

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