IV- BECAUSE + CLAUSE / SENTENCE / BECAUSE OF + NOUN / PHRASE

1. He is bad at English because he is very lazy.

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2. He didn’t come to class because he was ill.

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3. Everyone likes and admires her because of her intelligence.

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4. The flight 202 was delayed because the weather was bad.

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5. He decided to accept the job because the salary was high.

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6. I didn’t come on time because it rained heavily.

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7. She smiles because she is very happy.

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8. They can’t miss the meeting because it is very important.

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9. I was late for the meeting because the traffic was heavy.

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10. My grandmother can’t work hard because she is very old.

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11. He likes her because she’s very beautiful and attractive.

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12. He didn’t go to school because he was very poor.

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13. He broke the glass because he was careless.

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14. He left school because his life was hard.

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15. My little brother can’t chew well because of his toothache.

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16. I can’t play basketball because of my height.

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17. We can’t swim in this part of the river because of highly polluted water.

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18. We spent the whole day in the garden because of lovely weather.

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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

II. Choose the correct answer for each sentence:

1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.

a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although

2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

a. Despite b. Because c. Because of d. As

3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.

a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because

4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.

a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of

5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.

a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As

6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.

a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of

7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.

a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of

8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.

a. because b. because of c. since d. as

9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications

a. because b. because of c. although d. despite

10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.

a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct

11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted

a. but b. because c. and d. though

12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.

a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if

13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on

a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm

c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms

14. He stopped working because he was too tired

a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired

c. for tired d. although his tiredness

15. His teacher got angry because he behaved badly

a. so that he behaved badly b. even though he behaved badly

c. because of his bad behaviour d. because of his behaviour

16. Although the traffic was heavy, he managed to get to the office in time.

a. In spite of the traffice was heavy b. Because of the heavy traffice

c. In spite of the heavy traffice d. Due to the traffice was heavy

17. I would have been on time if I hadn’t stopped at the post office

a. I was on time even tough I stopped at the post office b.I wasn’t on time because I stopped at the post office

c. I didn’t stop at the post office, but I was late. D. all of the above

18. I have still got the camera because no one has claimed it

a. because it hasn’t been claimed b. because of not claiming on it

c. because of no claim has been made on it d. because it has been claimed by no one

20. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work. In spite of ____________

a. the serious ill, he was determined to finish his work b.be ill seriously, he was determined to finish his work

c.his serious ill,he wasdetermined to finish hiswork d.he wasill seriously,he wasdetermined to finish his work

21. Although they were very poor, the children seemed happy.

a. The children seemed happy because they were very poor b.The children were very poor,so they seemed happy

c.Despite their poverty, the children seemed happy d.he children seemes happy whether they were poor /rich

22. Because of his bad leg, he walked slowly.

a. Because his leg was bad, he walked slowly b. Because his bad leg, he walked slowly

c. If his leg was bad, he walked slowly d. Although his leg was bad, he walked slowly

23. I got to class on time _________ I had missed my bus.

a. even though b. nevertheless c. because d. despite

II. Complete the sentences with either BECAUSE or BECAUSE OF:

1. We postponed our trip…………. . . . . . . ……. ……. . . ……. the bad driving conditions.

2. Sue’s eyes were red………………. . …. . . . . … she had been swimming in a chlorinated pool.

3. We can’t visit the museum tomorrow……………. . . . . . . . …… it isn’t open.

4. Jim had to give up jogging ……………………. . . . . . … his sprained ankle. (mắt cá bong gân)

5……………………. . . . . heavy fog at the airport, we had to stay in Boston an extra day.

6. Please walk carefully …………………. . . . . . . the walkway is slippery (adj-trơn) when wet.

7. Thousands of Irish people emigrated to the United States …………………. . the potato famine

(nạn đóikém/sự khan hiếm) in Ireland in the middle of the nineteenth century

8. My lecture notes(diễn thuyết) were incomplete …………. . . …. . the instructor talked too fast.

9……………. . . . . . . . . …. . it rained, we stayed home.

10. A tomato is classified(xếp loại) as a fruit, but most people consider it a vegetable ………. .

it is prepared and eaten in the same way as lettuce(rau diếp), onions and other vegetables.

III. Complete the sentences with THOUGH(mặc dầu) or BECAUSE :

1. I put on sunglasses …………………. . . . . . . . . . it was a dark, cloudy day.

2. I put on sunglasses …………………. . . ……. . the sun was bright.

3…………………. . . she has a job, she doesn’t make enough money to support her four chidren.

4……………. . …. she has a job, she is able to pay her rent and provide food her four children.

5. I’m going horseback riding with Judy this afternoon …………………. . I’m afraid of horse.

6………………… Tom didn’t know how to dance, he wanted to go the school dance ………………. he felt lonely sitting and staring blankly at the TV while all of his friends were having fun together.

IV- BECAUSE + CLAUSE / SENTENCE / BECAUSE OF + NOUN / PHRASE

1. He is bad at English because he is very lazy.

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2. He didn’t come to class because he was ill.

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3. Everyone likes and admires her because of her intelligence.

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4. The flight 202 was delayed because the weather was bad.

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5. He decided to accept the job because the salary was high.

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6. I didn’t come on time because it rained heavily.

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7. She smiles because she is very happy.

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8. They can’t miss the meeting because it is very important.

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9. I was late for the meeting because the traffic was heavy.

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10. My grandmother can’t work hard because she is very old.

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11. He likes her because she’s very beautiful and attractive.

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12. He didn’t go to school because he was very poor.

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13. He broke the glass because he was careless.

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14. He left school because his life was hard.

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15. My little brother can’t chew well because of his toothache.

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16. I can’t play basketball because of my height.

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17. We can’t swim in this part of the river because of highly polluted water.

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18. We spent the whole day in the garden because of lovely weather.

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

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20. Nobody can do this test because of its difficulty.

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VIII. Rewrite these sentences using Because of

1. He stopped the car because the traffic lights were red.

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2. Jane didn’t join our program because she had to take a summer course.

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3. Because he behaved very rudely, everyone dislike him.

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4. Because they like doing something useful, they do volunteer work.

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5. I won’t be able to attend the meeting because I am on holiday with my family.

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6. Because the rain was heavy, we decided to stay home and watch TV.

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7. Because he wants to get fit, he’s training hard.

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8. Sally didn’t go to school yesterday because she was ill.

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9. He didn't arrive until 9 o'clock although he promised that he wouldn't be late. (using in spite of)

10. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work.

In spite of_____________________________________________________________________

11. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired.

Because of ___________________________________________________________________

12. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.

Because of ____________________________________________________________________

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

Because ­______________________________________________________________________

Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi

1. I couldn't do the test because it was difficult.

Because of.....

2. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train

In spite....

3. Although my friend doesn't have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.

Despite....

4. We arrived late because of the bad traffic

Because of.....

5. She didn't buy the house because the pricewas very high

Because of...

6. She only accepted the job because of the high salary

Because......

7. We couldn't sleep because the weather was hot.

Because of.....

8. I enjoyed the film although the story was

in spite of....

9. He didn't arrive until 9 o'clock although he promised that he wouldn't be late.

In spite of....

10. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work

In spite of....

11. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired

Because of........

11) Many people began to wearing jeans because they ưere cheap

Because of.......

12) Since he was careless, Tom lost the game

=> Because of...........

13) Although she behaves well, no one loves her

Despite....

14) Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year

=> Because....

15) Mary was worried because Tom was late

=> Because of...........

16) Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.

=> Because of.........

17) I came here because I want the English course.

=> Because of.........

18) I went to school although it was hot.

=> Despite.

19) Because the dust in the room, I can't go in.

20. She didn't go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.

1. Mary doesn’t go to school because she is ill
Because of ...........................................................................................................
2. Our guests arrived late because of the heavy rain
Because ...........................................................................................................
3. Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him
Because ...........................................................................................................
4. This boy is ignorant because he is lazy
Because of ...........................................................................................................
5. My friend was absent because of his illness
Because ...........................................................................................................
6. As he has behaved badly, he must be punished
Because of ...........................................................................................................
7. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job
In spite ...........................................................................................................
8. We went out in spite of the rain
Although ...........................................................................................................
9. Though he was poor, he wasn’t always unhappy
Despite ...........................................................................................................
10. The little boy crossed the street although the traffic was heavy
In spite of ...........................................................................................................
11. She decided to accept the job although the salary was low
Despite ...........................................................................................................
12. Although he had a bad cold, William still went to work
In spite ...........................................................................................................
13. Life is short, yet we still waste a lot of time
Though ...........................................................................................................
14. In spite of all my careful plans, a lot of things went wrong
Although ...........................................................................................................
15. In spite of his age, Mr. Bensons runs seven miles before breakfast
Although ...........................................................................................................
16. In spite of the bad weather, the pilot will bring the plane down safely
Though ...........................................................................................................
17. Cars cause pollution but people still want them
Although ...........................................................................................................
18. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car
In spite ...........................................................................................................
19. They got wet to the skin because of heavy rain
It rained ...........................................................................................................
20. Not having enough money, I didn’t buy the computer
Because I ...........................................................................................................
21. The joke was funny, but no one laughed
Although ...........................................................................................................
22. The café was crowded, but we found a table
Although ...........................................................................................................
23. Since he was careless, Tim lost his job
Because of ...........................................................................................................
24. She was seriously ill but she enjoyed life very much
Although ...........................................................................................................
25. He crashed his car although he drove carefully
Despite ...........................................................................................................
26. Although the weather was very hot, they continued playing football
In spite of ...........................................................................................................