How to use some important words in sentences?

Posted on Friday, January 15, 2010

The ability of a language user lies in using a right word in a right context. This ability enables one to encode or express ideas in a better way. To attain this end, one must be able to group together of individual word-meaning or phrase-meanings that generally share the same idea, concept, or semantic area. They mean the same thing in a general way, but they entail certain hey differences. These differences govern why one word sounds natural or correct in a particular sentence and why another word, apparently close in meaning to the first word, does not sound right. For example: “Because” in its varies shades is used to explain why something happened, why you did something, etc.

  • Because
  • Out of
  • The reason …….. is that
  • On account of
  • Because of
  • As a result of
  • Since
  • Due to
  • Through
  • Owing to

Because (conjunction): She is in a bad mood because her father won’t let her go to the party tonight.
Another meaningthe reason… is that – It is used when you are explaining something carefully, especially when you’ve been asked to explain why something happened.

Usage:

  • The reason we didn’t consider you for the job was that you didn’t have enough experience.
  • The reason we are here this evening is to say ‘thank you’ to Hari for all his hard work.

Because of  (Preposition)

Usage:

  • I had to move because of my job.
  • Because of your incompetence we have lost a lot of business.

Since: This meaning is used to introduce the reason why you decide to do something or suggest doing something (conjunction).

Usage:

  • We had planned to play tennis but since it was raining we decided to go swimming instead.
  • Since you’re going to be in the area anyway, you can pick up the order for me.

As: It is used to introduce the reason why a particular situation exists, why someone decides to do something or suggests doing something etc. (conjunction).
Usage: As he had been in prison several times, he was a prime suspect for the case.

Through
: It is used especially when you want to explain why something has succeeded or why it has failed. (Preposition).
Usage: We succeeded through sheer hard work.

Out of: Out of curiosity/desperation. It is used especially when someone has done something they wouldn’t usually do (preposition)
Usage:

  • I came to you out of desperation – you’ve to help me. I think I should like to taste a piece of Octopus, just out of curiosity.

On account of is used when you want to explain the reason for a difficulty, problem, or failure (prep).
For example:

  • We had to move to London on account of my job.
  • I cannot run on account of my asthma.

As a result of is used especially in news reports and public statements to introduce the cause of something that has happened (something unpleasant usually)(prep).
Usage:

  • Many people are homeless as a result of the civil war.
  • As a result of adverse weather conditions, all trains will be subjected to delays.

Due to is used especially in official statements to introduce the reason for a difficulty or failure (prep).

Usage:

  • Our flight was delayed due to a strike by air-traffic controllers.

Owing to is also used in official statements to explain why something happened.

Usage: This is one of the most commonly used metals in modern industry owing to its widespread availability.

Seeing as
is an informal expression which is used especially to talk about a situation that causes you to decide or suggest something that you haven’t originally intended.
Usage: It was a great idea to go to the cinema but seeing as no one had any money, we couldn’t go.

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