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  1. 'cause, 'cos, because - WordReference Forums

    Jan 13, 2008 · ’Cause (or ’cos) is a slang contraction of because. You should avoid using it except in casual conversation.

  2. Is "cause" instead of "because" becoming Standard English?

    May 20, 2015 · It rains cause clouds form in the sky, and that happens cause of water vapor, and vapor forms cause of trees and forests. Is this particular use of cause in place of because in …

  3. Cause for vs cause of - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    "Cause of" implies a causal relationship, as in "this is the cause of that". I personally can't think of many contexts where "cause for" would be appropriate other that "cause for alarm" and …

  4. Cause vs Causes - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    A student wrote the following sentence in an essay: Things such as software and workbooks are included in the textbook packages, which causes a significant increase in price. My question is …

  5. en raison de / à cause de / pour cause de / grâce à

    Jun 1, 2007 · En particulier, à cause de et en raison de peuvent être suivis d'un déterminant ou non selon le contexte. En revanche, pour cause de n'est normalement suivi d'aucun déterminant.

  6. result in / cause / lead to - WordReference Forums

    Apr 20, 2025 · Hi everyone, I have a problems regarding the usage of these phrases. It seems that all these phrases can be used to introduce an outcome, but does the outcome must be …

  7. What is the difference between "should be cause for concern" and …

    Jun 17, 2015 · 2 Most people use these phrases interchangeably, but with the right tone, "should be cause for concern" might imply that the writer doesn't think enough concern is being …

  8. Why "make" is more correct than "cause" on that sentence?

    Apr 14, 2020 · There is overlap in the meanings of cause and make but it is impossible to overstate the importance of context. In this context, impact = a strong impression. “To make …

  9. Cause vs Causes - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Apr 20, 2020 · "Cause" is the correct form, rather than "causes," as it is currently written. The "may" (indicating the subjunctive, or hypothetical, mood) is what shifts this, as the sentence …

  10. Reason vs. purpose - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Nov 23, 2012 · Purpose is the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists while Reason is a cause, explanation or justification for an action or event.