The bus didn’t come. He was late. (Combine, using “because”)
A.He was late because the bus didn’t come.
B.The bus didn’t come because he was late.
C.Because he was late, the bus didn’t come.
1. He didn’t come because he was sick.
He didn’t come because of ……………………………………………………………………………..
2. The train was late because the fog was thick.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
3. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
4. She stay at home because her mother was sick.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
5. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
6. We couldn’t study because it was noisy.
Because of……………………………………………………………………………………………...
7. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
8. His wife usually gives him a list because he often forgets things.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
9. He left school because his life was hard.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
10. Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
11. Nick is often punished because he is lazy.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
12. Karen works on Sundays because she gets paid extra.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
13. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
14. Because there were the obstacles, the building didn’t go along as planed.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
15. Although she was ill, she went to school.
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
16. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
17. I accepted the job although the salary was low.
In spite of…….. ………………………………………………………………………………………..
18. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.
Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………………........
19. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
20. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
21. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
22. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.
In spite of……………………………………………………………………………………………...
23. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
24. Though Kid has failed so often, he has never been disappointed.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
25. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
26. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
He ate all the fruits despite ……………………………………………………………………………
27. Although he hadn’t finished the paper, he went to sleep.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
28. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
29. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
30. I can sleep although it is hot.
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
31. He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
32. Although it got dark, they continued to work.
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
33. Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German.
Despite. …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
34. We bought the house though its rooms were small.
We bought the house despite …………………………………………………………………………..
35. Although he had planed everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
36. Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
37. Although they study hard, they can’t get good marks.
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………
1) Although she was ill, she went to school.
ð In spite of
2) He didn’t come because he was sick.
ðHe didn’t come because of
3) She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
ð Despite
4) The train was late because the fog was thick.
ð Because of
5) I accepted the job although the salary was low.
ð In spite of
6) The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
ðBecause of
7) She stay at home because her mother was sick.
ðBecause of
In spite of being ill, she went to school
He didn't come because of being sick
Despite being hungry, she didn't eat much
Because of the thick fog the train was late
In spite of the low salary I accepted the job
Because of the bad weather the plane couldn't take off
Because of her mother's sickness she stayed at home
1. In spite of being ill, she went to school.
2. He did not come because of his sickness.
3. Despite being hungry, she did not eat much.
4. Because of the thick fog, the train was late.
5. In spite of the low salary, I accepted the job.
6. Because of the bad weather, the plane could not take off.
7. Because of her sick mother, she stayed at home.
1) Although she was ill, she went to school.
ð In spite of being ill,she went to school.
2) He didn’t come because he was sick.
ðHe didn’t come because of being sick.
3) She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
ð Despite being hungry ,she didn’t eat much.
4) The train was late because the fog was thick.
ð Because of the thick fog,the train was late.
5) I accepted the job although the salary was low.
ð In spite of the low salary,i accepted the job.
6) The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
ðBecause of the bad weather ,the plane couldn’t take off .
7) She stay at home because her mother was sick.
ðBecause of her mother's sickness, she stayed at home.
Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences.
1. Although she was ill, she went to school.
-In spite of
2. He didn’t come because he was sick.
- He didn’t come because of
3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
- Despite
4. The train was late because the fog was thick.
- Because of
5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.
- In spite of
6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
- Because of
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
9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.
- Because of
10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
- Despite
11. We couldn’t study because it was noisy.
- Because of
12. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
- In spite of
13. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.
- Despite 14. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.
- Because of
15. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.
- In spite of
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.
Loan didn’t ask him, so he didn’t tell her.
Khoa went slowly, so he didn’t catch the bus.
He was ill, so he was absent yesterday.
It rained too heavily, so I went to school late
I couldn’t look the word up because I hadn’t got a dictionary.
I didn’t make any mistakes. I passed my test.
I didn’t like her, so I didn’t come to her party.
Phuong was busy. She didn’t visit me yesterday.
He didn’t have money. He didn’t buy her a gift.
Mr. Brown drove too fast, so the accident happened
I didn’t buy a new car because I didn’t have enough money.
John felt better because he gave up smoking.
Unfortunately, I didn’t have an umbrella and so I got very wet in the rain.
Because I didn’t know how difficult it was, I took the job.
I worked a lot so I couldn’t meet you.
I didn’t set the alarm clock for 6 o’clock, so I got up so late.
John was lazy. He didn’t pass the exam.
John was late for work because his car broke down.
Carol didn’t answer the phone because she was studying.
I was sick yesterday, so I didn’t go to class
Exercise 5: Rewrite the sentences, using because/because of
1. He didn’t come because of his sickness.
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2. The train was late because the fog was thick.
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3. The plane couldn’t take off because of the bad weather.
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4. He left the school because his family was poor.
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5. We couldn’t study because of the noise.
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6. I didn’t go swimming because it was cold.
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7. These students arrive late because of the bad traffic.
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8. Mary can’t sleep because she has drunk a cup of strong coffee.
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9. Because of getting up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
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10. He was accepted for the job because he had much experience.
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Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences, using because/because of
1. Kevin has failed many times, so he disappointed.
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2. I had not eaten for 24 hours. I was very hungry.
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3. He ate all the fruits. The fruits were ripe.
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4. He hadn’t finished the letter. He didn’t go to sleep.
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5. He is dismissed. He was late for the work very often.
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6. He drove too fast. He caused a serious accident.
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7. The streets are narrow, so there are not many people driving cars in this city.
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8. The test was so difficult that I couldn’t do it.
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9. I don’t know Russian. I have to have my document translated into Russian.
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10. The children had an accident. They went to school late.
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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
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.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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.
………………The student arrived late because of the traffic jam.……
3. We decided to leave early. The party was boring.
……………We decided to leave early because of the boring party.………
4. It was a public holiday. All the shops were shut.
………………All the shops were shut because of the public holiday.………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. I lost my job. I was ill.
………………I lost my job because of my illness……………………………………………………………………
2. He didn’t come because he was sick.
- He didn’t come because of.........................................................................................................
- He didn’t come because of.........................................................................................................
3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
- Despite........................................................................................................................................
- In spite of....................................................................................................................................
4. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.
- In spite of....................................................................................................................................
- In spite of....................................................................................................................................
5. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.
- In spite of....................................................................................................................................
- In spite of....................................................................................................................................
6. He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.
- Despite........................................................................................................................................
- Despite........................................................................................................................................
7. Nick is often punished because he is lazy.
- Because of..................................................................................................................................
- Because of..................................................................................................................................
8. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.
- Despite........................................................................................................................................
- Despite........................................................................................................................................
9. He is dismissed because of being late for work often.
- Because.......................................................................................................................................
10. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.
- Because.......................................................................................................................................
11. Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
- Because of...........................................................................
1. He remembered being very rich.
He remembered that……………………………..
2. If the weather was bad, the bus was always late.
-> Whenever..............................................
3. When I was at secondary school, my family didn’t have a washing
-> I used to..................................................................
4. Every Sunday afternoon I would visit my grandparents
-> I always.................................................
5. We would spend Sunday morning working in the garden.
-> We...............................................
6. “Me? No, I didn’t take Mary’s book,” said Jane
-> Jane denied………………………........................................................
7. He behaved so badly. He was punished. (because of).
-> .............................................................
8. Adam hung up before Jane could reply. (chance)
-> Before Jane…………………………, Adam hung up
9. They had hoped that I would be like them.
-> They would have liked…………………………..............................................
Peter missed the bus. He was late for school(because)
He was late for school because Peter missed the bus.
Peter was late for school because he missed the bus
Nhưng mà theo mik thấy thì Peter was late for school because he missed the bus thì sẽ hợp lý hơn.
Bởi vì khi tạm dịch câu He was late for school because Peter missed the bus thì có nghĩa là Anh ấy đến trường muộn vì Peter bị lỡ xe buýt, mà mọi người vẫn không thể biết rằng Peter = he.
Kết luận: Peter was late for school because he missed the bus.