Because of the flooded house, we couldn't sleep last night.
Because of the flooded house, we couldn't sleep last night.
They became homeless ,because the storm was heavy last night. (so)=>……………… (Because of) =>………… (Made)=>………………
Viết câu hỏi bằng từ cho sẵn.
Lan cooks better than her sister. ( as )They spent 10 minutes going to the zoo. ( it )''Are you ready for the party ?'' My mother said to us. ( asked )The weather was very cold. We couldn't go out. ( enough )She couldn't sleep last night. Shi is tired now. ( because )''Can I wash the dishes for you ?'' ( would )The tables are very heavy. We can't carry them. ( too...to )He has lost weight. ( seem )I want to meet him. ( look )How long have you studied English? ( when )Rewrite the following sentences, using the words in brackets.
1. The noise from the music club is loud, so the residents of the street cannot sleep. (because of )
→....................................................................
2. Vy had a stomachache because she ate a big dinner. (since)
→ ......................................................................
3. Because it rained heavily, the road in front of my house was flooded. (due to)
→ ...........................................................................
4. His room is untidy, so his mother is unhappy. (because)
→ .............................................................................
5. Global warming happens when there is too much carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. (cause)
→ ................................................................................
Supply the correct tenses or forms of the words in bracket
1. His joke made me (laugh) ... a lot
2. People must learn about keeping the environment (pollute) ...
3. We enjoy (lie) ... on the beach all day
4. He felt (sadness) ... when he heard the news
5. Because it rained (heavy) ... the road in front of my house was flooded
Rewrite the sentences:
1. The water temperature increases. Som aquatic creatures are unable to reproduce.
-> If....
2. We turn on the heater all time. We have to pay three million dong for electricity a month.
-> If....
3. Because it rained heavily, the road in front of my house was flooded.
-> Due to....
4. Did the storm destroy the whole village? (pasive)
-> Was....
Nick has a car but he doesn’t often drive it
-although
the motorway is closed because of the heavy snow during the night
-because
in spite of the high prices ,he insisted on buying a motorbike
-although
the plane coudn’t take of because the weather was bad
-because of
in spite of the rain,we enjoyed our vacation
-although
because of the rough sea , we couldn’t go swimming
- because
despite his poverty,he succeeded in life
-although
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 với từ gợi ý
1.The dry weather is killing all the plants in my garden . dying ->All the plants in the garden ........the dry weather.
2. Because it snowed heavily during the night the motorway is closed. due =>the motorway is closed....that there was heavy snow the night before .
3. Redundancy had caused a lot of domestic problems.=> Many a..............
4. We had to call the doctor because the baby had a high temperature. because of
5.The factory had to be shut down because of very low output and poor profits. due
6.He is going to step down because of the corruption allegations. account
7.I held my breath for a long while because I was afraid they might discover my presence. lest
8.Alfred put on his raincoat because he didn't want to get soaked.=> For fear ...........
9.He ran away because he was afraid that he might be seen. lest
10.Wage cuts have led to people rioting on the streets. as a result of
Complete the sentences with the past simple form of the verbs in the box.
[ turn, travel, tell, enjoy, accept, know, ring, play, cry, teach, visit, study ]
1. I really … the concert last night. It was great!
2. We … tennis yesterday because it was raining.
3. Last summer my friend and I … around the south of France.
4. … you … at the end of the film? I thought it was really sad.
5. He … hard for the exam, so he failed.
6. Where … he … before he came here?
