Meaning

An expression that is used to confirm a fact or what you’ve said.

Today's Sentences

01

That’s because you are lazy.

Situation 1

I don’t know why I can never stick with a workout routine.

That’s because you’re lazy.

I guess so.
It’s hard to find time after a full day at work.

Planning a certain day and time might help.

Situation 2

The house stinks!

You should wash the dishes and take out the garbage.

I should. I guess that’s why the kitchen smells so bad.

That’s because you’re lazy.

02

That’s because you didn’t study.

Situation 1

I failed my exam today.

That’s because you didn’t study.

I did all the homework and aced my quizzes.

It happens but try to review and study more diligently.

03

That’s because I love you.

Situation 1

How come you always stare at me?

Well, I’m not staring.

Then?

I’m looking at you.
And that’s because I love you.

Situation 2

Why do you call me baby?

Why not?

There are so many nicknames you could call me.

I’m gonna call you baby and that’s because I love you.

04

That’s because I don't understand.

Situation 1

How come you didn’t answer my question?

That’s because I don’t understand.

If you don’t understand,
you should ask right away.

I will, next time.

Situation 2

Why are you annoyed with my dog?

Well, that’s because I don’t understand.

What don’t you understand?

Why you’re dog is so important to you.

05

That’s because we work well together.

Situation 1

This project turned out so well!

I agree.

That’s because we work well together.

Let’s take the team out for dinner and drinks!

Situation 2

This soundscape installation is amazing.

It adds dimension to the space.
Great job!

It turned out better than we thought
and that’s because we work well together.

Thanks, it’s so nice to be acknowledged.
We’re a great team.

Writer's Note

Have you come across this confusion? "This is because, That's because, It's because". It depends on the point of view and context of the sentence.

To give you an example situation:

Lilly works at an office and her boss is asking for her. She missed her bus and now she is late. The boss would ask 'Where is Lilly?'

Here are the following examples that you could use:

  1. She missed her bus coming into work. Why is this? This is because she is late.
  2. She isn't in her office. That's because she is late.
  3. Can we start the meeting? No. Why not? It's because she is late.

You can see how the same situation can result in many different answers but ultimately Lilly is late and the reason is because she missed the bus coming into work.

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