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

Rewrite the sentenses using bcause / because of

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

-> ......because he was sicj, he didn't come........................................................

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

-> ........because of the trick fog, the train was late..............................................................

3. The plane couldn't take off because ò the bad weather,

-> ....because the weather was bad, the plane couldn't take off...................................................................................

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

-> ........because of his poor family, he left school................................................................

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

-> ..........because it was noisy, we couldn't study.....................................................

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

-> .......because of the cold weather, o didn't go swimming.......................................................

7. There students arrive late because of the bad trafic.

-> ......because the traffic is bad, these students arrive late...........................................................................

8. Marry can't sleep because she has druck a cup of strong coffee.

-> .......because of having druck a cup of strong coffee, marry can't sleep.....................................................................

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 jop because he had much experience.

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

Rewrite the sentenses using bcause / because of

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

-> .....Because he was sick,He didn't come........................................................

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

-> ........ The train was late because of the trick fog.............................................................

3. The plane couldn't take off because ò the bad weather,

-> ..........The plane couldn't take off because the weather was bad.............................................................................

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

-> .........He left the school because of his poor family...............................................................

5. We couldn't study because of the noisy .

-> .............. 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 being cold.................................................

7. There students arrive late because of the bad trafic.

-> ....................There students arrive late because the traffic was bad.............................................................

8. Marry can't sleep because she has druck a cup of strong coffee.

-> ................ Marry can't sleep because of having drunk 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 jop because he had much experience.

-> ...... He was accepted for the jop because of having much experience................................................................................................

Tham khảo

1. Although she was ill, she went to school.

- In spite of her illness, she went to school.

2. He didn’t come because he was sick.

- He didn’t come because of his sickness

3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

- Despite her hunger, She didn’t eat muc

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

- Because of the thick fog, The train was late

5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.

- In spite of low salary, I accepted the job

6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.

- Because of the bad weather, The plane couldn’t take off b

7. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

- Because of her mother's sickness, She stayed at home

8. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.

- Despite his family's poverty, He didn’t leave school

9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.

- Because of his good conduct, All the teachers love him

10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.

- Despite the fog, The flight was not delayed

11. We couldn’t study because it was noisy.

- Because of the noise, We couldn’t study

12. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.

- In spite of the cold, I went swimming.

13. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.

- Despite the traffic jam., These students didn’t arrive late

14. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.

- Because of the noise, Mary can’t sleep

15. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.

- In spite of working very hard, She didn’t get ill

1. Although she was ill, she went to school.

-In spite of her illness, she went to school

2. He didn’t come because he was sick.

- He didn’t come because of his sickness.

3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

- Despite her being hungry, she didn't eat much

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

- Because of the thick fog, the train was late.

5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.

- In spite of the low salary, I accepted the job.

6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.

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

7. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

- Because of

8. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.

- Despite his family's poorness, he didn't leave school.

9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.

- Because of his good conduction, all the teachers love him.

10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.

- Despite the foggy weather, the flight wasn't delayed.

1. Mary didn't go to school yesterday because she was sick

-> Because of her sickness, Mary didn't go to school yesterday.

3. Margaret stayed at home because her mother was sick

-> Because of her mother sickness, Margaret stayed at home.

5. I couldn't read the letter because is was dark

-> Because of darkness, I couldn't read the letter.

I. Rewrite the sentences, using “because”.

Example:   He couldn’t meet you because of being busy.

               " He couldn’t meet you because he was busy.

1. She must stay in bed because of her sickness.

" …………………………………She must stay in bed because she is sick………………………………………………………………

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

" ……………………………………………Two cars can’t pass each other because the road is narrow……………………………………………………

3. Nobody can’t do this test because of its difficulty.

" ……………………………………Nobody can’t do this test because it is difficult……………………………………………………………

4. They couldn’t keep on clearing the beach because of heavy rain.

" ……………………………………………… They couldn’t keep on clearing the beach because it rained heavily…………………………………………………

5. She can’t work hard because of her age.

"…………………………………She can’t work hard because she is old……………………………………………………………….

  II. Rewrite these sentences, using “because of “

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

" ………………………………She can’t work hard because of her age.…………………………………………………………………

2. He likes her because she is beautiful.

" ………………………………He likes her because of her beauty……………………………………………………………….

3. I can’t buy this bike because I don’t have enough money.

" ……………………………I can't buy this bike because of not having enough money………………………………………………………………….

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

" …………………………………She was very happy because  of being given a new bike…………………………………………………………….

 Rewrite these sentences using the different expressions above:

1. Mary was worried because Tom was late.

 Because of Tom's lateness, Mary was worried

2. Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.

 Because of Tom's bad leg, he walked slowly

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

 Because the room is dirty, I can't go in

4. Because of too much smoke, we have to wear masks.

 Because there is too much smoke, we have to wear masks

5. I like him because his father is kind to me.

 Because of his kindness to me, I like him

1. Mary was worried because Tom was late.

⇒ Beacause of......Tom's lateness, Mary was worried..............................

2. Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.

⇒ Because of .....Tom's leg's badness, he walked slowly........................

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

⇒ Because ........the room has the dust, we can;t go in..............................

4. Because of too much smoke, we have to wear masks.

⇒ Because ..........there is too much smoke, we have to wear..masks...........................

5. I like him because his father is kind to me. ⇒ Because of ......his father's kindness, I like him...................................

1. Although she was ill, she went to school.

- In spite of.......being ill/her illness,she went to school.............................................................................................................................

2. He didn’t come because he was sick.

- He didn’t come because of......being sick...................................................................................................

3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

- Despite.....being hungry,she didn’t eat much...................................................................................................................................

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

- Because of......the thục fog,the train was late ............................................................................................................................

5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.

- In spite of........the low salary,i accepted the job............................................................................................................................