Choose the sentences which is closet in meaning to the sentence above.

1. I haven't been to a concert for over a year.

A. The last time I went to a concert was over a year ago.

B. The last time I went to a concert for over a year ago.

C. The last time I have been to a concert was over a year ago.

D. I haven't been to a concert for over a year ago.

2. Mr Pike hasn't visited his hometown since 2015.

A. Mr Pike last visited his hometown since 2015.

B. Mr Pike visited his hometown in 2015.

C. Mr Pike hasn't visited his hometown in 2015.

D. Mr Pike last visited his hometown in 2015.

3. Jane has canceled the appointment because it rained heavily.

A. Jane has canceled the appointment because of the heavily rain.

B. Jane has canceled the appointment because od the heavy rain.

C. Jane has canceled the appointment because of the heavy rained.

D. Jane has canceled the appointment because of the heavily rained.

4. We decided to leave early because of the boring party.

A. We decided to leave early because of the party was boring.

B. We decided to leave early because of the party was boring.

C. We decided to leave early because the party was boring.

D. We decided to leave early because the party boring.

5. It's nearly 10 years since my father last saw his brother.

A. My father saw his brother for nearly 10 years.

B. My father saw his brother since nearly 10 years.

C. My father hasn't seen his brother since nearly 10 years.

D. My father hasn't seen his brother for nearly 10 years.

1. A.The last time I went to a concert was over a year ago.

2. D. Mr Pike last visited his hometown in 2015.

3. B. Jane has canceled the appointment because of the heavy rain.

4. C. We decided to leave early because the party was boring.

5. D. My father hasn't seen his brother for nearly 10 years.

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1. A

2. D

3. B

4. C

5. D

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I.                    Điền vào “because” hay “because of” :

1.       It was difficult to deliver the letter (phát/giao thư)……because………….the sender had written the wrong address on the envelope.

2.       We decided to leave early ……because………….the party was boring.

3.       Rescue attempts (nổ lực giải cứu)  were temporarily (tạm thời)  stopped ……because of….the bad weather.

4.       They visited their friends often …………because……they enjoyed their company.

5.       Paul can’t go to the football game…because of………..his grades.

6.       Marcella was awarded a scholarship ( được thưởng học bổng) …because of……her superior scholastic ability. (Khả năng học tập vượt trội.)

7.       Nobody ventured outdoors (đi ra ngoài)………because of……the hurricane warning. (cảnh báo có bão)

8.       We plan to spend our vacation in the mountains ………because ……the air is purer (sạch hơn) there.

9.       We have to drive around the bay ……because….the bridge was destroyed in the storm.

10.   The chickens have died …because of………..the intense heat.

I.                    Điền vào “because” hay “because of” :

1.       It was difficult to deliver the letter (phát/giao thư)………because……….the sender had written the wrong address on the envelope.

2.       We decided to leave early ……because………….the party was boring.

3.       Rescue attempts (nổ lực giải cứu)  were temporarily (tạm thời)  stopped ……because of….the bad weather.

4.       They visited their friends often ………because………they enjoyed their company.

5.       Paul can’t go to the football game………because of…..his grades.

6.       Marcella was awarded a scholarship ( được thưởng học bổng) ………her superior scholastic ability. (Khả năng học tập vượt trội.)

7.       Nobody ventured outdoors (đi ra ngoài)……because of………the hurricane warning. (cảnh báo có bão)

8.       We plan to spend our vacation in the mountains ……because………the air is purer (sạch hơn) there.

9.       We have to drive around the bay ……because….the bridge was destroyed in the storm.

10.   The chickens have died ……because of……..the intense heat.

A. such => so

such -> so 

such

Supply either BECAUSE or BECAUSE OF as appropriate.

1. It was difficult to deliver the letter_____BECAUSE ____ the sender had written the wrong address on the envelope.

2. We decided to leave early___BECAUSE ____ the party was boring.

3. Rescue attemps were temporarily halted_BECAUSE OF____ the bad weather.

4. Paul may not go to the football game_____BECAUSE OF​___ his grades.

5. They visited their friends often___BECAUSE___ they enjoyed their company.

Exercise 1: Choose the correct answers.
1. He got wet he forgot his umbrella.
A. because of B. because C. but D. and
2. He stops working heavy raining.
A. in spite of B. although C. despite D. because of
3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life their poverty.
A. in spite of B. although C. because D. because of
4. Jill and Jolly were happy it was their both birthday party that day.
A. because B. even though C. spite of D. Despite
5. Nobody could hear her she spoke too quietly.
A. although B. because C. because of D. in spite of
6. We decided to leave early the party was boring.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
7. We all feel sad the bad news
A. because B. because of C. though D. despite
8. John lost his job his laziness.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
9. We can't go to Julia's party we're going away that weekend.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
10. Nam was absent from class yesterday he felt sick.
A. so B. because C. although D. but
Exercise 2: Choose the correct answers.
1. The boy can’t reach the shelf he’s not tall enough.
A. because B. although C. even though D. and
2. She couldn’t unlock it she had the wrong key.
A. while B. but C. though D. because
3. Nam failed the final exam he was lazy.
A. while B. though C. because D. but
4. We watched TV the whole evening we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so D. but
5. We didn’t go for a walk it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
6. They decided not to go out for a meal they were too tired.
A. so B. because C. but D. if
7. I’m learning English I want to get a better job.
A. or B. because C. therefore D. but
8. Last night we came to the show late the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
9. Lan couldn’t pass the exam she is too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of

10. his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
Exercise 3: Complete the sentences with because/ because of.
1. We delayed our trip BECAUSE OF the bad weather.
2. Sue’s eyes were red BECAUSE she had been crying.
3. My mother is always complaining BECAUSE OF the untidiness of my room.
4. The water in most river is unsafe to drink BECAUSE it’s polluted.
5. The trees were bend over BECAUSE OF the wind.
6. You can’t enter this secure areas BECAUSE you don’t have an official permit.
7. It’s unsafe to travel in that country BECAUSE OF the ongoing civil war.
8. Several people in the crowd became ill and fainted BECAUSE OF the extreme heat.
9. Mark didn’t go to work yesterday BECAUSE he didn’t feel well.
10. We couldn’t get into the disco BECAUSE OF the enormous crowd.
Exercise 4: Complete the sentences with because/ because of.
1. I went home early BECAUSE I was feeling unwell.
2. We decided not to go out for a meal BECAUSE we were simply too tired.
3. I couldn’t get to sleep BECAUSE OF the noise.
4. He only accepted the job BECAUSE OF the salary, which was very high.
5. Sarah can’t climb up the tree BECAUSE OF her fear of heights.
6. BECAUSE OF his age, John was not hired ALTHOUGH he had the necessary qualifications.
7. Mary came to class late BECAUSE her motorbike had a puncture.
8. Sandy didn’t go to school yesterday BECAUSE she was sick.
9. She went to bed early BECAUSE OF her tiredness.
10. I couldn’t do the test BECAUSE it was too difficult.
Exercise 5: Rewrite the sentences, using because/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 thick.

BECAUSE OF THE THICK FOG, The train was late
3. The plane couldn’t take off because of the bad weather.

BECAUSE THE WEATHER WAS BAD, The plane couldn’t take off
4. He left the school because his family was poor.

BECAUSE OF HIS FAMILY'S POVERTY,The plane couldn’t take off
5. We couldn’t study because of the noise.

BECAUSE IT WAS TOO NOISE, We couldn’t study
6. I didn’t go swimming because it was cold.

BECAUSE OF THE COLD, I didn’t go swimming
7. These students arrive late because of the bad traffic.

BECAUSE THE TRAFFIC WAS BAD, These students arrive late
8. Mary can’t sleep because she has drunk a cup of strong coffee.

BECAUSE OF DRINKING A CUP OF STRONG COFFEE, MARY 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.

Ex1: Choose the correct answers.

1. He got wet ……………….. he forgot his umbrella.

A. because of B. because C. but D. and

2. He stops working ……………….. heavy raining.

A. in spite of C. despite

B. although D. because of

3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life ……………….. their poverty.

A. in spite of C. because

B. although D. because of

4. Jill and Jolly were happy ……………….. it was their both birthday party that day.

A. because B. even though C. spite of D. Despite

5. Nobody could hear her ……………….. he spoke too quietly.

A. although C. because of

B. because D. in spite of

6. We decided to leave early ……………….. the party was boring.

A. although C. because

B. despite D. because of

7. We all feel sad ……………….. the bad news

A. because B. because of C. though D. despite

8. John lost his job ……………….. his laziness.

A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though

9. We can't go to Julia's party ……………….. we're going away that weekend.

A. because C. although

B. because of D. in spite of

10. Nam was absent from class yesterday ……………….. he felt sick.

A. so B. because C. although D. but

Ex2: Choose the correct answers.

1. The boy can’t reach the shelf ……………….. he’s not tall enough.

A. because B. although C. even though D. and

2. She couldn’t unlock it ……………….. she had the wrong key.

A. while B. but C. though D. because

3. Nam failed the final exam ……………….. he was lazy.

A. while B. though C. because D. but

4. We watched TV the whole evening ……………….. we had nothing better to do.

A. because B. though C. so D. but

5. We didn’t go for a walk ……………….. it was very cold.

A. though B. because C. but D. so

6. They decided not to go out for a meal ……………….. they were too tired.

A. so B. because C. but D. if

7. I’m learning English ……………….. I want to get a better job.

A. or B. because C. therefore D. but

8. Last night we came to the show late ……………….. the traffic was terrible.

A. although B. despite C. and D. because

9. Lan couldn’t pass the exam ……………….. she is too lazy.

A. because C. although

B. because of D. in spite of

10. ……………….. his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.

A. Because B. Because of C. Despite D. So

Đáp án: C

Giải thích: Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains.

Dịch: Mùa hè năm ngoái, chúng tôi quyết định dành kỳ nghỉ của mình ở bãi biển vì thời tiết ở vùng núi rất nóng.

1, London is a expensive city.

⇒ London is an expensive city.

2, He is a most intelligent student in our class.

⇒ He is the most intelligent student in our class. =

3, The party was such boring that I decided to leave early.

⇒The party was so boring that I decided to leave early.

4, My father's office are on the second floor.

⇒ My father's office is on the second floor.

5, Peter earned many money last year.

⇒Peter earned much money last year.

6, Your new car is more cheaper than John's.

⇒Your new car is cheaper than John's.

7, Why does Suzie and Guy fell tired?

⇒ Why do Suzie and Guy fell tired?

8, He left college when he is 17.

⇒He left college when he was 17.

9, How long does it take you getting to school?

⇒How long does it take you to get to school?

10, Craig starts work at eight o'clock yesterday.

⇒Craig starts working at eight o'clock yesterday.

11.We will be replacing coal and natural gas for heating by solar energy at the end of next year 

=> will be replacing ->  will replace

12.At this time in next two months.We are going to have a free solar shower 

=> are going to have -> will be having