II. Rewrite these sentences by using “because of”

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

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2. He likes her because of she is very beautiful.

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3. He broke the vase because he was careless.

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4. He left school because his life was hard.

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5. I went to bed early because I feel tired.

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1)She can't work hard because she very old.

→Because of

2)He like her because she is beautiful.

→Because of

3)He couldn't go to school because he was very poor.

→Because of

4)I can't buy this bike because I don't have enough money.

→Because of

5)We can't go for a walk because it rains heavily.

→Because of

6)He left school because his life was hard.

→Because of

7)He couldn't meet you because of being busy.

→Because

8)She went to bed early because of her sickness.

→Because 

9)Tow cars can't pass each other because of the  narrow road.

→Because 

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

→Because

11)We can swim in this part of the river because of highly polluted water.

→Because

Using " because of"

1. she can't work hard because she is very old.

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2. He likes her because she is very beautiful.

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3. He couldn't go to school because he was very poor.

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4. I can't buy this bike because I don't have enough money.

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5. He broke the vase because he was careless.

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6. He failed the exam because he didn't learn the lesson carefully.

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7. We can't go for a walk because it rains heavily.

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8. He left school because his life was hard.

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

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10. I went to bed early because I felt tired.

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Rewrite the folowing sentences without changing the meaning of the root ones 1. He couldn't meet you because of being busy(because) 2. She can't work hard because she is very old((because ) 3. She went to bed early because of her sickness(because) 4. He likes her because she is very beautiful (because of) 5. Nobody can do this test because of its difficulty(because) 6. He couldn't go to school because he was very poor (because of) 7. Two cars can't pass each other because of narrow road(because) 8. We spent the whole day in the garden because of lovely weather (because) 9. I can't buy this bike because i don't have enough money( because) 10. Tom will not pass the examination though he studies well(despite) 11. Despite not having enough money, we decided to have a party (though) 12. He took a lot of photos though the sky was dark( in spite of) 13. Our guests arrived late because of the heavy rain( because) 14. Because of his friend's absence, he had to copy the lesson for her( because) 15. This girl is ignorant because she is lazy(because of) 16. My friend was absent because of his illness(because) 17. Julia doesn't go to school because she is ill( because of her) 18. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job( in spite of) 19. The little girl crossed the street although the traffic was heavy(in spite of) 20. Not having enough money, i didn't buy the computer(because) 21. Although the weather was very hot, they continued playing football( in spite of) 22. Despite the rain, they went to the football match (although) 23. Kate never learnt Spanish. She lived in Spain for years ( though) 24. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella(although) 25. David smokes. He seems to be in good health (although) 26. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fastb( despite/in spite of) 27. Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house( because of) 28. Because the rain was so heavy, i couldn't go to school( because of) 29. His father asked him to go stay at home because he was sick(because of) 30. Because there was an accident, i was late(because of) 31. She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad( because of)

Rewrite these sentences by using "BECAUSE OF"

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

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2. He likes her because she is very beautiful .

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3. He broke the vase because he was careless

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4. He left school because his wife was hard 

\(\rightarrow........................................................................................\)

5. I went to bed early because I feel tired 

\(\rightarrow........................................................................................\)

rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the root ones

1. he couldn't meet you because of being busy(because)

2. she can't work hard because she is very old(because of)

3. she went to bed early because of her sickness(because)

4. he likes her because she is very beautiful(because of)

5. nobody can do this test because he was very poor(because of)

6. he couldn't go to school because he was very poor(because of)

7.two cars can't pass each other because of narrow road(because)

8. we spent the whole day i the garden because of lovely weather(because)

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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Rewrite sentences :

1. He isn't happy although he is very rich DESPITE

2. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied INSPITE OF

3. Mary didn't go to school yesterday because she was sick BECAUSE OF

4. She went to bed early because she felt tired BECAUSE OF

5. I can't sleep because the weather is hot BECAUSE OF

1. Complete the following sentences with “because (of)”, “(al)though/even though
/despite/ in spite of”.
1. __________________________ he worked hard, he didn’t receive any praise.
2. He ate the chocolate cake ______________________ he is on diet.
3. ____________________ the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movies
every Saturday.
4. ________________________ it was cold, I went aout.
5. ________________________ John didn’t study hard, he succeeded.
6. We took many picture ________________________ the cloudy sky.
7. _________________________ her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories
to the children.
8. She went home early _______________________ she didn’t feel well.
9. I couldn’t get to sleep __________________________ the noise.
10. The students arrived late_________________________the traffic jam.
2. Rewrite sentences:
1. Although I have a lot of money, I am not very satistied. DESPITE
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2. Although it rained, they still go fishing. IN SPITE OF
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3. Although she works hard, she doesn’t get good results. DESPITE
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4. Although he is a singer, he sings badly. IN SPITE OF
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5. Although the exercise is difficult, she can do it easily. DESPITE
6.He isn’t happy although he is very rich. DESPITE
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7. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. INSPITE OF
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8. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. BECAUSE OF
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9. She went to bed early because she felt tired. BECAUSE OF
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10. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot. BECAUSE OF