1.       He didn’t come because he was sick.

He didn’t come because of ……………………………………………………………………………..

2.       The train was late because the fog was thick.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...      

3.       The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.

Because of  ……………………………………………………………………………………………...     

4.       She stay at home because her mother was sick.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...      

5.       All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...      

6.       We couldn’t study because it was noisy.

Because of……………………………………………………………………………………………...       

7.       Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...      

8.       His wife usually gives him a list because he often forgets things.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...      

9.       He left school because his life was hard.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...      

10.   Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...      

11.   Nick is often punished because he is lazy.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...      

12.   Karen works on Sundays because she gets paid extra.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...

13.   We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...      

14.   Because there were the obstacles, the building didn’t go along as planed.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...      

15.   Although she was ill, she went to school.

In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...        

16.   She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......

17.   I accepted the job although the salary was low.

In spite of…….. ………………………………………………………………………………………..       

18.   He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.

Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………………........

19.   The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......

20.   Even though it was cold, I went swimming.

In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...        

21.   These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......

22.   She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.

In spite of……………………………………………………………………………………………...        

23.   Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......

24.   Though Kid has failed so often, he has never been disappointed.

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......

25.   Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.

In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...        

26.   He ate all the fruits though they were green.

He ate all the fruits despite ……………………………………………………………………………

27.   Although he hadn’t finished the paper, he went to sleep.

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......

28.   Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.

In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...        

29.   Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.

In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...        

30.   I can sleep although it is hot.

In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...        

31.   He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......

32.   Although it got dark, they continued to work.

In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...        

33.   Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German.

Despite. …………………………………………………………………………………………….......       

34.   We bought the house though its rooms were small.

We bought the house despite …………………………………………………………………………..

35.   Although he had planed everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......

36.   Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie.

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......

37.   Although they study hard, they can’t get good marks.

In spite of ……………………………………………………………………

rewrite the sentences , using because / because of

1. he didn't come because of his sickness

.............................................................

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

............................................................

4. he left the school because his family was poor

...........................................................

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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Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences.

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

Rewrite the sentenses using bcause / because of

1. He didn't come because of his sickness.

-> ..............................................................

2. The train was late because the fog was trick.

-> ......................................................................

3. The plane couldn't take off because ò the bad weather,

-> .......................................................................................

4. He left the school because hí family was poor.

-> ........................................................................

5. We couldn't study because of the noisy .

-> ...............................................................

6. I didn't go swimming because it was cold.

-> ..............................................................

7. There students arrive late because of the bad trafic.

-> .................................................................................

8. Marry can't sleep because she has druck a cup of strong coffee.

-> ............................................................................

9, Because of getting up early, he wasn't late for the first train.

-> ..............................................................................................

10. He was accepted for the jop because he had much experience.

-> .....................................................................................................

5. Kieu Anh got good marks because the exam was easy.

=> Because of

6. Because she was ill, she couldn’t go to school.

=> Because of __________________________________

7. The train was late because the fog was thick.

=> Because of __________________________________.

8. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.

=> Because of __________________________________.

9. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

=> Because of __________________________________

10. We couldn’t study because it was noisy.

=> Because of __________________________________

11. These students arrived late because there was a traffic jam.=> Because of __________________________________

12. We arrived late because the traffic was bad.

=> Because of __________________________________

13. She didn’t buy the house because the price was very high.

=> Because of __________________________________

14. We couldn’t sleep because the weather was hot.

=> Because of __________________________________

15. They haven’t bought the house because its rooms are small.

=> Because of __________________________________

16. He got good marks because he answered the questions well.

=> Because of __________________________________

17. Although he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful

business man.

=> Despite _____________________________________.

18. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school.

=> Despite / In spite of _______________________________.

19. Although they had very little money, they are happy with their life.

In spite of _______________________________________

20. Although my foot was injured, I managed to walk to the nearest village.

=> Despite______________________________________

21. I enjoyed the film, although the story was silly.

=> In spite of _____________________________________

22. Though we live in the same street, we hardly ever see each other.

=> Despite__________________________________________

23. I got very wet in the rain even though I was out for only 5 minutes.

=> Despite_________________________________________

1)    Although she was ill, she went to school.

ð In spite of

2)    He didn’t come because he was sick.

ðHe didn’t come because of

3)    She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

ð Despite

4)    The train was late because the fog was thick.

ð Because of

5)    I accepted the job although the salary was low.

ð In spite of

6)    The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.

ðBecause of

7)    She stay at home because her mother was sick.

ðBecause of

III. Rewrite the sentences, using “because”.

Ex:       He couldn’t meet you because of being busy. 

            " He couldn’t meet you because he was busy.

1. She must stay in bed because of her sickness.

"Because ………………………………………………………………………………

2. Two cars can’t pass each other because of the narrow road.

" Because ……………………………………………………………………………… 

3. Nobody can’t do this test because of its difficulty.

"Because ………………………………………………………………………………

4. They couldn’t keep on clearing the beach because of heavy rain.

" Because………………………………………………………………………………

5. She can’t work hard because of her age.

" Because………………………………………………………………………………

   6. She is working late next Saturday, so she can’t come to the party.

  " Because she………………………………………………………………………

   7. I bought a computer because I want to play computer games.

  " I want ………………………………………………………………………………

   8. The weather was bad, so we didn’t enjoy our holiday.

  " Because …………………………………………………………………………

   9. Because the house was empty, we left the note on the door.

  " The house …………………………………………………………………………

   10. Tony wanted to see the Eiffel Tower, so he went to Paris.

  " Because …………………………………………………………………………

I. Rewrite the sentences, using “because”.

Example:   He couldn’t meet you because of being busy.

               " He couldn’t meet you because he was busy.

1. She must stay in bed because of her sickness.

" …………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Two cars can’t pass each other because of the narrow road.

" …………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Nobody can’t do this test because of its difficulty.

" …………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. They couldn’t keep on clearing the beach because of heavy rain.

" …………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. She can’t work hard because of her age.

"………………………………………………………………………………………………….

  II. Rewrite these sentences, using “because of “

1. She can’t work hard because she is very old.

" …………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. He likes her because she is beautiful.

" ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. I can’t buy this bike because I don’t have enough money.

" ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. She was very happy because she was given a new bike.

" ……………………………………………………………………………………………….