Rewrite the sentences starting with the given words.

1. He left school because his life was hard.  

=>Because of

2. John succeeded in his exam because of his hard and methodical work.  

=>Because

3. We didn’t want to go out because of the heavy rain.  

=>Because

4. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine. => Despite

5. In spite of the darkness, they continued to work.

 =>Though

6. We postponed our trip because the driving conditions were bad.

=> Because of

7. The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink because it is polluted.  

=>Because of

8. We all have received the best of everything because of our generous parents.  =>Because

Exercise 7: Rewrite the sentences starting with the given words.

                1.    He left school because his life was hard.

                        [ Because of ..............................................................................................................

                2.    John succeeded in his exam because of his hard and methodical work.

                        [ Because..................................................................................................................

                3.    We didn’t want to go out because of the heavy rain.

                        [ Because..................................................................................................................

                4.    Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.

                        [ Despite ...................................................................................................................

                5.    In spite of the darkness, they continued to work.

                        [ Though ...................................................................................................................

                6.    We postponed our trip because the driving conditions were bad.

                        [ Because of ..............................................................................................................

                7.    The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink because it is polluted.

                        [ Because of ..............................................................................................................

                8.    We all have received the best of everything because of our generous parents.

                [ Because          

Exercise 7: Rewrite the sentences starting with the given words.

                1.    He left school because his life was hard.

                        [ Because of ..............................................................................................................

                2.    John succeeded in his exam because of his hard and methodical work.

                        [ Because..................................................................................................................

                3.    We didn’t want to go out because of the heavy rain.

                        [ Because..................................................................................................................

                4.    Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.

                        [ Despite ...................................................................................................................

                5.    In spite of the darkness, they continued to work.

                        [ Though ...................................................................................................................

                6.    We postponed our trip because the driving conditions were bad.

                        [ Because of ..............................................................................................................

                7.    The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink because it is polluted.

                        [ Because of ..............................................................................................................

                8.    We all have received the best of everything because of our generous parents.

                [ Because          

Rewrite the sentences, using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentence if necessary.

- Peter didn't go to school yesterday because he was sick. ( because of )

- Mary went to bed early becau she felt tired ( because of )

- She didn't go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold ( because of )

- John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard ( because of )

- She stayed at home because her mother was sick ( because of )

- I like him because his father is kind to me ( because of )

- I couldn't do the test because it was difficult. ( because of )

- Although I am hurry, I can't eat now ( despite )

- Despite the narrow streets,many people drive cars in this city ( although )

- In spite of the high prices,my daughters insist on going to the movie ( although )

- They worked very hard in spite of their old age ( although )

- What í the distance between Vinh anh Ha Noi city => How...........................

- I often walked to school when I was a student. => I used .......................

- Although they are short,they still love playing sports. ( In spite of )

rewrite the sentences with BECAUSE OF

1. She can not work hard because she is very old

2. He likes her because she is very beautiful

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

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

5. He broke the vase because he was careless

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

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

8. He left school because his life was hard

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

10. I went to bad early because I felt tired

John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard.

à Because of