1.       Karen works on Sundays because she gets paid extra.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...

2.       We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...      

3.       Because there were the obstacles, the building didn’t go along as planed.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...      

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

In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...        

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

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......

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

In spite of…….. ………………………………………………………………………………………..       

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

Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………………........

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

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......

1, we didn’t go fishing because the rough water

->because

2,she was very angry because of his bad behavior

->Because

3, he couldn’t sleep because of his worries

->because

4 because of driving too fast , he caused a serious accident

->because

5, I lost my way because of the thick fog

->because

6, he is tired because of staying up late last night

->because

7, we couldn’t read the sign on the building because of the great distance

->Because………………………

8,  he’ll be sacked because of being of being often late for work

->because

9, governments advise giving up smoking because of its harm fro health

->because

10,they haven’t bought the house because of the small rooms

->because

11,he got bad marks because of his incomplete answers

->because ………………

->because …………

12, maria couldn’t return home becau of losing all her money

->because

13 , because of  my friend’s absence , I have to copy the lesson for him

->because

14,a lot of people learn English because of the importance of it

->because

15,  Tom is often punished because of his laziness

->because …………..

16, in spite of the traffic jam , they went to the post office

->although

17.despite being very tired , my uncle still drove a hundred kilometers to the next city

-> although

They lost the match, although they were a better team. (despite)

………………………………………………………………………………….

2. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough. (because of)

………………………………………………………………………………….

3. She stayed at home because of her mother’s sickness. (because)

………………………………………………………………………………….

4. Although Mr. David is rich, he couldn’t afford to buy such a villa. (in spite of)

………………………………………………………………………………….

5. Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.

=> Despite his…………………………………………………………………..

6. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was rough.

=> The sea was too……………………………………………………………………….

7. He couldn’t afford to buy the car.

=> The car………………………………………………………………………..

8. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.

=> In spite of………………………………………………………………………………..

9. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.

=> It is such…………………………………..

10. I couldn’t hear them because they were speaking too softly.

=> They were speaking………

11. The bread is so tale we can’t eat it.

=> The bread isn’t……….

12. The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy it.

=> The furniture was too………………………………………………….

13. It was so late that nothing could be done.

=> It was too………………………………………………………………

14. He left school and then joined the army.

=> After …………………………………………………………………

15. We couldn’t drive because of the fog.

The fog prevented……………………………………………………….

16. Although his leg was broken he managed to get out of the car.

In spite…………………………………………………………………..

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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........................................................

41. He received a poor grade because his answers were bad.
=> Because of.......................................................................................................................................................
42. When did you live in Hocmon ?
=> How long ........................................................................................................................................................
43. He is ill, so he cannot participate in the match.
=> If he ................................................................................................................................................................
44. I was too tired to eat anything.
=> I was so ...........................................................................................................................................................
46. We arrived late because of the bad traffic.
=> Because of...........................................................................................................................................................
47. He couldn’t play in the games because of his foot injury.
=> Because...............................................................................................................................................................
48. He became so suspicious that he didn’t believe in whatever his wife had said to him.
=> So........................................................................................................................................................................
49. That we should display good in the shop window is necessary.
=> We find ...............................................................................................................................................................
50. He’s interested in classical music. He decided to go to the concert.
=> He made..............................................................................................................................................................
51. My mother is a better cook than I am.
=> I cook..................................................................................................................................................................
52. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Saturday
=> I would rather
53. Why don’t we collect empty bottles and cans?
=> I ............................................................................................................................................................................
54. The electricity bill doesn't cost much because of their using energy-saving bulbs.
=> Since .....................................................................................................................................................................
55. Unless we water these flowers, they'll die.
=> If ..........................................................................................................................................................................

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

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.

-………………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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.

-…………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7. She smiles because she is very happy.

- ………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8. They can’t miss the meeting because it is very important.

- ………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9. I was late for the meeting because the traffic was heavy.

-……………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10. My grandmother can’t work hard because she is very old.

-……………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11. He likes her because she’s very beautiful and attractive.

-…………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12. He didn’t go to school because he was very poor.

-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13. He broke the glass because he was careless.

- ………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14. He left school because his life was hard.

- …………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15. My little brother can’t chew well because of his toothache.

-……………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16. I can’t play basketball because of my height.

- ………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 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

Join the following pairs of sentences using because and because of:
1. He didn’t go to school. It was raining . 
-> He didn’t go to school because it was raining.
-> He didn’t go to school because of the rain.
2. The student arrived late. There was a traffic jam.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. We decided to leave early. The party was boring.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. It was a public holiday. All the shops were shut.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. I lost my job. I was ill.
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