Exercise 5: Rewrite the sentences, using because/because of

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

=>He didn’t come because he was sick

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

=>The train was late because of the thick fog

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

=>The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad

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

=> He left the school because of his poor family 

5.    We couldn’t study because of the noise.

=>We couldn’t study because it was noisy

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

=> I didn’t go swimming because of the cold

7.    These students arrive late because of the bad traffic.

=>These students arrive late because the traffic is bad

8.    Mary can’t sleep because she has drunk a cup of strong coffee.

=>Mary can’t sleep because of drinking a cup of strong coffee.

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

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

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

=>He was accepted for the job because of having much experience.

Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences, using because/because of

1.    Kevin has failed many times, so he disappointed.

=> Because Kevin has failed many times, he disappointed.

2.    I had not eaten for 24 hours. I was very hungry.

=> Because I had not eaten for 24 hours, I was very hungry.

3.    He ate all the fruits. The fruits were ripe.

=> He ate all the fruits because they were ripe.

4.    He hadn’t finished the letter. He didn’t go to sleep.

=> Because he hadn’t finished the letter, he didn’t go to sleep.

5.    He is dismissed. He was late for the work very often.

=>He is dismissed because of being late for the work very often.

6.    He drove too fast. He caused a serious accident.

=> Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.

7.    The streets are narrow, so there are not many people driving cars in this city.

=> Because the streets are narrow, there are not many people driving cars in this city.

8.    The test was so difficult that I couldn’t do it.

=>   Because the test was so difficult, I couldn’t do it.

9.    I don’t know Russian. I have to have my document translated into Russian.

=> Because I don’t know Russian, I have to have my document translated into Russian.

10.  The children had an accident. They went to school late.

=>The children had an accident because of going to school late.

1.Because kevin has failed many times , so he disappointed

2.I was very hungry because i hadn't eaten for 24 hours

3.Because the fruits were ripe . he ate all the fruits

4.He didn;t go to sleep because he hadn't finhished the letter

5.He is dismissed because he was late for work very often

6.He caused a serious accident because he drove so fast

7.Because the streets are narrow , so there aren't many people driving car in this city

8.I couldn't do the test because it was so diffcult

9.Because i don't know russian , i have to have my document translater into russian

10.The children had an accident because they went to school late

1. The lesson isn’t easy for me to understand. (too...to) ......The lesson is too difficult for me to understand...............................................

2. We couldn’t go out because the weather was so bad. (because of) ..................We couldn't go out because of the bad weather .............................

3. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.(such...that) .......She was such a busy girl that she couldn’t answer the phone.........................................

4.The book was so good that I couldn’t put it down. (such...that) ..........It was such a good book that I couldn’t put it down ........................................

5. The policeman stopped the traffic every few minutes. He wanted the pedestrians to be across the road. (in order that)

.........The policeman stopped the traffic every few minutes in order that the pedestrians could be across the road.....................................................

6. Turn down the oven. We don’t want the meat to burn while we are out. (in order that) .........Turn down the oven in order that the meat couldn't burn while we are out.......................................................

7. tried to study English well. I wanted to get a good job. (so as to) ..........I tried to study English well so as to get a good job. ........................................................

8. It’s so late. I can’t go to the cinema. (too...to) .............It's too late for me to go to the cinema..................................................

9. Susan felt sick because she got caught in the rain. (because of)

....Susan felt sick because getting caught in the rain..............................................................

10. The room was very messy. I can’t stay in. (so...that....) ........The room was so messy that I can't stay in it...................................................................

11. I haven't met him since I was a student

19. Because of the bad weather, they didn't find the trip interesting

20. Because of the terrible traffic, they arrived late

41. Because of the bad weatehr, the plane couldn't take off.

42. Because of the warm and damp climate, rice plants grow well.

43. Because of the crowded and narrow street, he couldn't drive fast.

44. I can't sleep because of the hot weather.

45. Because of his hard life, he left school.

41 Because of the bad weather, the plane couldn't take off

42 Because of the warm and damp climate, rice plants grow well

43 Because of the crowded and narrow street, he couldn't drive fast

44 Because of the hot weather, I can't sleep

45 Because of his hard life, he left school

Rewrite the following sentence by using Because + clause, Because + N/ cụm N :
1. He is bad at English because he is very lazy.

=> He is bad at English because of his laziness.
2. He didn't come to class because of his illness.

=> He didn't come to class because he was ill.
3. Everyone likes and admires her because of her intelligence.

=> Everyone likes and admires her because she is intelligent.
4. The flight 202 was delayed because the weather was bad.

=> The flight 202 was delayed because of the bad weather.
5. I didn't come on time because it rained heavily.

=> I didn't come on time because of the heavy rain.
6. They can't miss the meeting because of its importance.

=> They can't miss the meeting because it is important.
7. I was late for the meeting because the traffic was heavy.

=> I was late for the meeting because of the heavy traffic.
8. My grandmother can't work hard because of her age.

=> My grandmother can't work hard because she is old.

1 In spite of having been lazy, he passed the final exam

2 Despite having learned hard, he couldn't pass the test

3 In spite of the bad weather, we went out

4 What is the distance between your house and scjool

5 I will be sent a letter next day

6 Lan was given a new book yesterday

7 The stamps are collected from the post office every day

8 I was interested in this film

9 Some cakes will be made for my next birthday

1. Although he was lazy, he passed the final exam.

⇒ In spite of being lazy, he passed the final exam.

2. Although she learned hard, she couldn't pass the test.

⇒ Despite learning hard, she couldn't pass the test.

3. We went out although the weather was bad.

⇒In spite of the bad weather, we went out.

4. How far is it from your house to school.

⇒What is the distance between your house and school?

5. They will send me a letter next day.

⇒ I will be sent a letter next day.

6. My mother gave Lan a new book yesterday.

⇒ Lan was given a new book by my mother yesterday.

7. She collects the stamps from the post office every day.

⇒ The stamps are collected from the post office by her every day.

8. I found the film interesting.

⇒ I was interested in the film.

9. He will make some cakes for my next birthday.

⇒ Some cakes will be made for my next birthday by him.

1. Although he was lazy, he passed the final exam.

⇒ In spite of being so lazy, he passed the exam.

2. Although she learned hard, she couldn't pass the test.

⇒ Despite of learning hard, she couldn't pass the test.

3. We went out although the weather was bad.

⇒In spite of  the bad weather, we went out.

4. How far is it from your house to school ?

⇒What is the distance from your house to school ?

5. They will send me a letter next day.

⇒ I will be sent a letter next day.

6. My mother gave Lan a new book yesterday.

⇒Lan was given a new book yesterday by her mother.

7. She collects the stamps from the post office every day.

⇒ The stamps are collected from the post office every day by her.

8. I found the film interesting.

⇒ I was interested in this film

9. He will make some cakes for my next birthday.

⇒ Some cakes will be made by him for my next birthday.

1. The room ………every day by Tommy.

A. cleans B. is cleaned C. is being cleaned D. cleaned

2. They ……….English right now.

A. are studying B. is being studied C. study D. are studied

3. Joe’s leg ………while he was playing football.

A. broke B. was breaking C. was broken D. was being broken

4. When the accident happened, the police ………..immediately.

A. were called B. called C. were calling D. had called

5. Nobody ………in the accident, so the ambulance ………..

A. was injured / wasn’t needed B. was injured / not needed

C. injured / wasn’t needed D. injured / needed

6. They have canceled all flights because of the bad weather à ………………

A. All flights were canceled because of the bad weather.

B. All flights have canceled because of the bad weather.

C. All flights has been canceled because of the bad weather.

D. All flights have been canceled because of the bad weather.

7. How do people learn languages? à ………………….

A. How are languages learned? B. How do languages learn?

C. How are languages learn? D. How do languages learned?

8. Her purse ………..from her handbag, although she had put it there a moment before.

A. is disappeared B. disappeared C. was disappearing D. disappears

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2a

3c

4c

5c

6d

7a

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1. Nam couldn’t pass the exam______ he was too lazy.

A. because                       B. because of       C. although            D. in spite of

2. I can’t finish my homework ______ the noise.

A. because of         B. although          C. despite             D. in spite of

3. ______ there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.

A. Despite     B. In spite of     C. Because of     D. Although

4. Julie failed the exam ______ of not working hard.

A. though                   B. in spite             C.because of         D.because

5. He went to school ______ his headache.

A.in spite of     B. although     C. because     D. because of

6. Despite ______, we arrived on time.

A. the heavy traffic                             B. of the heavy traffic

C. there was heavy traffic                   D. of there was heavy traffic

7. ______ it was very cold, she put on her coat.

A. Although           B. Though            C.Because            D. Because of

8. ______ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games.

A. In spite of      B. Although     C. Because     D. Because of

9. John lost his job______ his laziness.

A. because of             B. because            C. in spite of        D. though

10. We understood him ______ he spoke very clearly.

A. because of     B. because     C. though     D. despite