I'm sick because …
We use because to give a reason. First we say what is true, then because, then the reason: I’m in bed because I have a cold. She stays at home because she has a fever. We ask Why? and answer with Because. Look at the table. The first part says what is true. The last part says why.
| What is true | The reason | |
|---|---|---|
| I’m in bed | because | I have a cold. |
| She stays at home | because | she has a fever. |
| He drinks water | because | he has a cough. |
Omar, why are you not at the match?
Because I’m sick.
Oh no! What’s the matter?
I’m sick because I have a headache. I’m resting.
Farida is at home today. She is sick because she has a fever. Her mum is with her because she wants to help. Farida drinks water and rests. Her brother says, Get well soon.
Why game. The grown-up says: I’m sick. The child asks: Why? The grown-up answers with because: Because I have a cold. Use cold, cough, fever and headache. Then change places.
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