1. We arrived late because of the bad traffic

-> We arrived late because the traffic is bad.

2. She didn't buy the house because the price was very high

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

-> We couldn't sleep because of the hot weather.

5.Because of the World War 2,women took over business for their absent husbands

-> Because the World War 2 happened, women took over business for their absent husbands.

6.We didn't go fishing because the water was rough

-> We didn't go fishing because of the rough sea.

7. She was very angry because he behaved very badly

-> She was very angry because of his bad behavior.

8. He couldn't sleep because of his worries.

-> He couldn't sleep because he worried.

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

-> Because he drove too fast, he caused a serious accident.

10. I lost my way because the fog was thick

-> I lost my way beacause of the thick fog.

11. He is tired because of staying up late last night

12. We couldn't read the sign on the building because the distance was so great

-> We couldn't read the sign on the building because of the great distance.

13. She'll never get success because she is impatient

-> She'll never get success because of her impatience.

1.We arrived late because the traffic was bad

2.She didn't...because of the high price of the house

1) We arrived late because the traffic was bad

2) Because of the high price, she didn't buy the house

3) Because the salary was high, she accept the job

4) Because of the hot weather, we counldn't sleep

5) Because World War 2 happened, women took over business for their absent husbands

6) Because of the rough water, we didn't go fishing

7) Because of his bad behavior, she was vary angry

8) He couldn't sleep because he worried

9) Because he drove too fast, he caused a serious accident

10) Because of the thick fog, I lost my way

11) He is tired because he stayed up late last night

12) We couldn't read the sign on the building because of the great distance

13) Because of her impatient, she'll never get success

1. They arrived late because of the terrible traffic 

2. Because of the rain, we didn’t go out.

3. Because of his good memory, he never needs to write anything down.

4. He couldn’t run very fast because of his bad leg 

5. Because of the warm evening, we had dinner outside in the garden.

6. He couldn’t drive fast because of the heavy traffic

Nam fell asleep because of the bad film 

Because of the bad traffic, we arrived late

the traffic was bad, we arrived late

Because of the bad traffic, we arrived late.

1 Because of an accident, I was late

2 Because the weather was bad, we delayed our trip

3 Because of the picture's beauty, I like it

4 Because of his height, Nam can reach the book on the shelf

5 Because he is ill, he can't drive

III. Rewrite sentences that they have the same meaning with the given ones. Use the words in brackets.

1. Because there was an accident, I was late. (because of) Because of the accident, I was late.

2. We delayed our trip because of the bad weather. (because)

because th weather was bad, we delayed our trip 

3. I like this picture because it's beautiful. (because of)

I like this picture because its beaty

4. Because Nam is tall, he can reach the book on the shelf. (because of)

because of being tall , nam can reach the book on the shelf.

5. He can't drive because of his illness. (because)

 He can't drive because he is ill

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

Because of the difficult test, i couldn't do it.

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

In spite of getting up late, he was late for the first train

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

Despite not having enough money, she wants to buy that new car.

4. We arrived late because of the bad traffic

Because the traffic was bad, we arrived late

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

Because of the high price, She didn't buy the house

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

Because the salary was high, she only accepted the job

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

Because of the hot weather, we couldn't sleep

8. I enjoyed the film although the story was bored

in spite of the bored story, I enjoyed the film

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

In spite of promising that he wouldn't be late, he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock

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

In spite of his serious illness, he was determined to finish his work

11. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired

Because of feeling tired, Mary went to bed early

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

Because of the cheapness of jeans, many people began to wearing them

12) Since he was careless, Tom lost the game

=> Because of his carelessness, Tom lost the game

13) Although she behaves well, no one loves her

Despite her good behaviour, no one loves her

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

=> Because the weather was cold, the crops are late this year

15) Mary was worried because Tom was late

=> Because of Tom's lateness, Mary was worried

16) Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.

=> Because of his bad leg, Tom walked slowly

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

=> Because of wanting the English course, I came here

18) I went to school although it was hot.

=> Despite the hot weather, I went to school

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

Because there is 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.

Because of her bad cold, She didn't go to the circus with Betty

Rewrite the following sentences (5ms)

1. Because of the heavy traffic, I had to leave early.

=> Because the traffic was heavy, Ihas to leave early.

2. Someone has shown her how to do it.

=> She has been shown how to do it.

3. Although Lan took a taxi, she was late for the meeting.

=> In spite of taking a taxi, Lan was late for the meeting.

4. Despite the cold weather, Nam went swimming.

=> Although the weather was cold, Nam went swimming.

5. He couldn’t go to school because of his poverty.

=> Because he was poor, He couldn’t go to school.

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 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