Because of getting up late, he was late for school
Because of getting up late, he was late for school
Exercise 5: Rewrite the sentences, using because/because of
1. He didn’t come because of his sickness.
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2. The train was late because the fog was thick.
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3. The plane couldn’t take off because of the bad weather.
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4. He left the school because his family was poor.
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5. We couldn’t study because of the noise.
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6. I didn’t go swimming because it was cold.
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7. These students arrive late because of the bad traffic.
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8. Mary can’t sleep because she has drunk a cup of strong coffee.
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9. Because of getting up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
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10. He was accepted for the job because he had much experience.
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Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences, using because/because of
1. Kevin has failed many times, so he disappointed.
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2. I had not eaten for 24 hours. I was very hungry.
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3. He ate all the fruits. The fruits were ripe.
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4. He hadn’t finished the letter. He didn’t go to sleep.
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5. He is dismissed. He was late for the work very often.
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6. He drove too fast. He caused a serious accident.
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7. The streets are narrow, so there are not many people driving cars in this city.
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8. The test was so difficult that I couldn’t do it.
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9. I don’t know Russian. I have to have my document translated into Russian.
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10. The children had an accident. They went to school late.
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rewrite the sentences , using because / because of
1. he didn't come because of his sickness
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2. the train was late because the fog was thick
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3. the plane couldn't take off because of bad weather
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4. he left the school because his family was poor
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5. we couldn't study because of the noise
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6. I didn't go swimming because it was cold
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7. these students arrive late because of the bad traffic
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Rewrite the following sentences:
1.I couldn’t do the test although it wasn’t difficult.
In spite of ……………………………………….……………………………..…
2.Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.
In spite of ……………………………………….……………………………..…
3.Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.
Despite ……………………………………………….………………..……
4.Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer.
Despite ………………………………………………………….…………
5.Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.
Despite ………………………………………………………….……..….…
6.Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London
In spite of……………………………….………………………………….…...
7.Although he is sick, he goes to school.
In spite of ………………………………………………………………………
8.Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully.
Despite …………………………………………………….……………………
9.Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty.
Although …………………………………………………..……………………
10.They worked very hard although they were old.
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………...
11.Peter didn’t go to school yesterday because he was sick.
Because of ……………………………………….……………………………
12.Mary went to bed early because she felt tired.
Because of ………………………………………………………………….…
13.She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.
Because of ……………………………………………………………..…..……
14.John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard.
Because of…………………………………………………………………………
15.She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
Because of …………………………………………………………………….…
16.I like him because his father is kind to me.
Because of ………………………….………………………………….…………
17.I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.
Because of…………………………………………………………………….……
1. Although she was ill, she went to school.
- In spite of .............................................................................................................................
2. He didn’t come because he was sick.
- He didn’t come because of...........................................................................................................
3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
4. The train was late because the fog was thick.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.
- In spite of .......................................................................................................................
6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
7. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
8. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
11. We couldn’t study because it was noisy.
- Because of ......................................................................................................................
12. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
- In spite of .......................................................................................................................
13. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
14. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
15. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.
- In spite of .......................................................................................................................
16. His wife usually gives him a list because he often forgets things.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
17. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
18. Though Kid has failed so often, he has never been disappointed.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
19. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.
- In spite of .......................................................................................................................
20. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
- He ate all the fruits despite...........................................................................................................
21. He left school because his life was hard.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
22. Although he hadn’t finished the paper, he went to sleep.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
23. He is dismissed because of being late for work often.
- Because .......................................................................................................................
24. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.
- Because .......................................................................................................................
25. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
- In spite of .......................................................................................................................
26. Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
27. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
- In spite of .......................................................................................................................
28. My neighbour couldn’t return home because of losing all of his money.
- Because .......................................................................................................................
29. He carried the bed onto the roof of his house because of the hot weather.
- Because .......................................................................................................................
30. I can sleep although it is hot.
- In spite of .......................................................................................................................
31. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.
- I couldn’t do the test because of...................................................................................................
32. He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
33. Because of not knowing Russian, I’ve had to have the document translated into French.
- Because .......................................................................................................................................
34. Although it got dark, they continued to work.
- In spite of .......................................................................................................................
35. Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German.
-Despite. .......................................................................................................................
36. Because of having an accident, these students arrived late.
- Because .......................................................................................................................
37. Nick is often punished because he is lazy.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
38. We bought the house though its rooms were small.
- We bought the house despite.......................................................................................................
39. The accident happened because of his being negligent in his driving.
- Because .......................................................................................................................
40. Karen works on Sundays because she gets paid extra.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
41. Although he had planed everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
42. She ate much because of her hunger.
- Because .......................................................................................................................
43. Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
44. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
45. Although they study hard, they can’t get good marks.
- In spite of .......................................................................................................................
46. In spite of her telling the truth, the policeman didn’t believe her.
- Even though .......................................................................................................................
47. Because there were the obstacles, the building didn’t go along as planed.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
48. Because of not hearing the speaker, I moved to the front row.
- Because .......................................................................................................................
Viết lại câu;
1. He isn't very rich but he always helps the poor.
-> Although..........................................................
2. Nam and Quan got bad marks because they were very lazy.
-> Because of.............................................................................
3. He passed the exam because he worked very hard.
->He worked..............................................................
4. We were late for school because of the heavy rain.
-> As it.........................................................................
5. Hai is very tired, but he has to finish his homework.
-. Although....................................................................
6. Although Mai is having a flu, she has to go to school to take her exams.
-> Despite.....................................................................................................
7.He used to get bad grades at Math because he was lazy.
-> Because of.....................................................................
8. Although the weather was terrible, they had to go to work.
-> In spite of...............................................................................
9. Because of her illness, Hoa couldn't go to school yesterday.
-> Hoa couldn't.......................................................................
10.Although Mr. Nam was very busy he helped his son with homework every night.
-> Mr. Nam.................................................................................................................
Thank you very much!!!
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first
1. Because of his serious illness, he couldn't go to school.
Because he........................................
2. John stayed up late because he wanted to watch the football match between Vietnam and Thailand.
John stayed up late so.....................
3. I'm waiting for you in a cafe. It is at the corner of Nguyen Trai Street and Le Hong Phony Street.
The cafe.............................................
4. The house is very small, and four of us cannot live in it.
The house is too...............................
5. " Stop reading my own letter "
Nancy told me..................................
6. " Why not go out for dinner today? "
Nam suggested...............................
7. People believed that Tony told a lie.
Tony.................................................
8. Not many people attended the meeting last week.
Only a...............................................
9. You must water these flowers every day, otherwise they will wither.
Unless..............................................
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb or word in brackets
1. When she comes home late today, her husband (cook) ... dinner.
2. He said he was (ability) ... to work well in the factory because of his health.
3. Taking these drugs could seriously (danger) ... your health.
4. Earth (hold) ... by the gravity of the sun.
ex4. rewrite the sentences , using because / because of
1. kevin has failed many times , so he disappointed
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2. I had not eaten for 24 hours. I was very hungry
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3. he ate all the fruits . the fruits were ripe
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4. he hadn't finished the letter . he didn't go to sleep
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5. he dismissed . he was late for the work very often
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6. he drove too fast . he caused a serious accident
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7. the test was so difficult that I couldn't do it