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It is because vs That is because

Both "it is because" and "that is because" are correct ways to offer an explanation or reason for something. The best choice depends on personal preference or the flow of the sentence.
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It is because

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to provide an explanation or reason for something.

This phrase is used to introduce an explanation or reason for a situation or action. It is followed by the reason or cause.

Examples:

  • It is because of the rain that the match was canceled.
  • It is because he was sick that he couldn't attend the meeting.
  • It is because of her hard work that she got promoted.
  • It is because of the traffic that I am running late.
  • It is because of his laziness that he failed the exam.
  • It is because we expect the opposite that we have brought you here.
  • It is because my mind is elsewhere actually.
  • It is because of such a time that we signed it.
  • Why are these things happening? It is because of non-religiousness.
  • It is because of your background.
  • It is because of their lifestyles.
  • It is because the grandfather was wrong about him.
  • It is because I have failed in my duty.
  • It is because you cannot rest.
  • It is because "we are not racists".
  • It is because those witnesses did not exist.
  • It is because armed soldiers constantly watch over us.
  • It is because of disobedience, rebellion that Satan had fallen.
  • It is because of this reason, drinking water is necessary.
  • It is because we Russians, we do not operate this way.
  • It is because we integrated the Volm technology in order to access the ship's navigation system.
  • It is because the bureaucrats cannot agree.
  • It is because I am opposed to the European federal philosophy that underpins the report.
  • It is because of this that we have a huge problem.
  • It is because we are there for them.

Alternatives:

  • That is because
  • The reason is that
  • This is because
  • The explanation is that
  • The cause is that

That is because

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to provide an explanation or reason for something.

This phrase is used to introduce an explanation or reason for a situation or action. It is followed by the reason or cause.

Examples:

  • That is because of the storm that the flight was delayed.
  • That is because he forgot his keys that he couldn't enter the house.
  • That is because of the noise that I couldn't concentrate.
  • That is because of her talent that she got the role.
  • That is because of his dedication that he succeeded.
  • That is because Petra is trying to get you to vote her way.
  • That is because it's a cover.
  • That is because you make me brave.
  • That is because they are weak willed pigs.
  • That is because exports have dropped and the harvest has been good.
  • That is because Member States say they will do something and then do not deliver.
  • That is because I am never on the schedule.
  • That is because father is incapable of human emotion.
  • That is because he used his boss's invitation.
  • That is because you haven't been properly... stimulated yet.
  • That is because true love is worth fighting for.
  • That is because it's yours.
  • That is because your husband is a genius, madame.
  • That is because the real objective of this regulation is not transparency.
  • [Chuckles] That is because I usually go to Mandy's Saturday class...
  • That is because you are the devil, and George Tucker is smart enough to know that.
  • That is because you are not listening.
  • That is because you are watching the loop I made of the empty hallway, just as we were doing during the stakeout.
  • That is because they do not start from a position of logic.
  • That is because the human mind is a complex system with many parts, and some of them can inhibit others.

Alternatives:

  • It is because
  • The reason is that
  • This is because
  • The explanation is that
  • The cause is that

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