Because and Reason
Hi! What is the difference between because and reason? Thanks, Fulvio
1. He went home early because he was sick.
2. The reason he went home early is that he was sick.
3. It doesn’t snow on Christmas Day in Australia because it is summer.
4. The reason it doesn’t snow on Christmas Day in Australia is that it is summer.
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", in a context where such a question has been posed or suggested. The versions with "because" may answer that same question, or they may alternatively be presenting new information and at the same time explaining it.
- ", in a context where such a question has been posed or suggested.
- The versions with "because" may answer that same question, or they may alternatively be presenting new information and at the same time explaining it.
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The versions with "reason" answer the question "What is the reason?", or more simply "Why?", in a context where such a question has been posed or suggested. The versions with "because" may answer that same question, or they may alternatively be presenting new information and at the same time explaining it.
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