Grammar Bank
Lesson 6
Because/Because of/So

Rules: | Structure | Examples
Use because to give a reason with a subject and verb. | because + subject + verb | I stayed at home because it was raining
Use because of to give a reason with a noun or noun phrase. | because of + noun/ noun phrase | The flight was delayed because of bad weather.
Use so to show a result of something. | Cause + so + result | It was raining, so we stayed at home.

Lesson 7
Although/Despite

Rules: | Examples:
Use although to show unexpected results or contrast. It is followed by a full sentence (subject + verb). | Although she was tired, she continued working. They went for a walk although it was raining.
Use despite to show unexpected results or contrast, like "although", but it is followed by a noun, pronoun, or verb + ing - not a full sentence. | Despite her tiredness, she continued working. Despite being tired, she continued working.