26. _____ this man is a doctor, I would assume he has a modicum of intelligence.

A. Seeing that        B. Due to          C. Because of          D. On account of

27. Jane joined the English club _____.

A. due to her improvement of English

B. because she wanted to improve her English

C. thanks to her improving English

D. because of she wanted to improve her English

28. Since there was no electricity during the storm, _____.

A. so we have to use candles

B. due to the fact that we have to use candles

C. we have to use candles

D. because of using candles

29. _____, so he was late for work.

A. Paul had missed the train

B. Because Paul had missed the train

C. As Paul had missed the train

D. On account of Paul’s missing the train

30. Robert will enjoy skiing more the next time he goes to Mt Helens ______he has had skiing lessons.

A. so that          B. before       C. now that       D. and

26. _____ this man is a doctor, I would assume he has a modicum of intelligence.

A. Seeing that        B. Due to          C. Because of          D. On account of

27. Jane joined the English club _____.

A. due to her improvement of English

B. because she wanted to improve her English

C. thanks to her improving English

D. because of she wanted to improve her English

28. Since there was no electricity during the storm, _____.

A. so we have to sue candles

B. due to the fact that we have to use candles

C. we have to use candles

D. because of using candles

29. _____, so he was late for work.

A. Paul had missed the train

B. Because Paul had missed the train

C. As Paul had missed the train

D. On account of Paul’s missing the train

30. Robert will enjoy skiing more the next time he goes to Mt Helens _____ he has had skiing lessons.

A. so that          B. before       C. now that       D. and

We were late for the play because of the long line at the ticket-window

- Because there is a long line at the ticket-window, we were late for the play

Jane never says a hard word to Tom because of her love for him

- Because Jane loves Tom, she never says a hard word to him

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Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning

1.The children were tired because the weather was hot

->The hot weather ..made the children tired....................................................

2.I fell asleep because the flim was bring

->I fell ........ asleep because of the boring film..............................................

->The ....boring film made me asleep.................................................

3.Her parents were sad because she was lazy

->Her .........parents were sad because of her laziness .............................................

->Her parents who were sad because she was lazy................................................

7.I felt sad because she late

->Her ....lateness made me sad..................................................

->I felt sad because of her lateness ......................................................

9.We feel tired because of the bad weather

->Beacause .......the weather was bad,we feel tired...............................................

-> The bad weather ...make us feel tired...................................................

10.My parents are very happy because I succeed

->My .....success make my parents hapy.................................................

->Because of ....my success ,My parents are very happy..................................................

thought it's forbidden,people still smoke marijuana

=>In spite of...being forbidden,people still smoke marijuana

She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad

=>Because of...her bad grades,she failed the University entrance exam 

Although Max helps Julie,she doesn't appreciate him

=> In spite of....helping Julie,Max isn't appreciated by her

a. Despite having tested it, we can't be sure the product is safe
b. Because of her bad grades, she failed the University entrance exam
c. In spite of Max's help of Julie, she doesn’t appreciate him.

IV. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (1.5pt.)

25. (fame) Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the.....most famous ....... lakes in Ha Noi.

26. (snow) We want to visit Sapa because it is.....snowy............................ this year.

27. (compete) There were many......competitions....................................... in the car-racing contest this morning.

28. (attractive) Her room is decorated very......attractively................................... .

29. (collection) It’s interesting for the students to............collect.................................. old books for the library.

30. (win) Who is the of the....winnest...................................... contest.?

III.

1. Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because of the cheapness, many people began to wearing jeans.

2. Since he was careless, Tom lost the game.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's carelessness, he lost the game.

3. Although she behaves well, no one loves her.

\(\Rightarrow\) Despite behaving well, no one loves her.

4. Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because the weather is cold, thr crops are late this year.

5. Mary was worried because Tom was late.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's lateness, Mary was worried.

6. Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's bad leg, he walked slowly.

7. I came here because I want the English course.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because of wanting the English course, I came here.

8. I went to school although it was hot

\(\Rightarrow\) Despite the hot weather, I went to school.

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

\(\Rightarrow\) Because there is the dust in the room, I can't go in.

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

\(\Rightarrow\) Because there is too much smole, we have to wear masks.

Good luck!

II/ Rewrite these sentences, using because:

1. Due to the cold weather, we stayed home.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because the weather was cold, we stayed home.

2. Most people hear jogging is a good exercise, so they begin to jog.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because most people hear jogging is a good exercise, they begin to jog.

3. People like to live in this country because of it's healthy climate.

\(\Rightarrow\) People like to live in this country because the climate is healthy.

4. A computer can be used for various purposes, so it becomes very popular now a days.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because a computer can be used for various purposes, it becomes very popular now a days.

5. Stacey retired in 1987, partly because of ill health.

\(\Rightarrow\) Stacey retired in 1987, partly because she was ill.

6. We were late for the meeting due to the heavy traffic.

\(\Rightarrow\) We were late for the meeting because the traffic was heavy.

7. Harry had to stay in hospital because of his broken leg.

\(\Rightarrow\) Harry had to stay in hospital because his leg was broken.

8. Our leader couldn't attend the meeting, so it was canceled.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because our leader couldn't attend the meeting, it was canceled.

9. The young couple decided not to the buy the house because of it's dilapidated condition.

\(\Rightarrow\) The young couple decided not to the buy the house because the condition was dilapidated.

10. I always enjoyed mathematics in high school, so I decided to major in it in college.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because I always enjoyed mathematics in high school, I decided to major in it in college.

Good luck!

I/ Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets:

1. Mary came to class late. Her motorbike had a puncture. ( Because).

-> Mary came to class late because her motorbike has a puncture.

2. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health. ( although).

-> Although Nick used to smoke, he seems to be in good health.

3. We couldn't get tickets. We queued for an hour. ( in spite of).

-> In Spite of queuing for an hour/ the fact that we queued for an hour, we couldn't get tickets.

4. She earned her living by selling newspaper. She got a B. A. degree. ( even though).

-> Even though she got a B.A degree, she earned her living by selling newspaper.

5. I enjoy the fim. The story was silly. (in spite of).

-> In the of the fact that the story was silly, i enjoy the film.

6. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. ( despite).

-> Despise the fact that we live in the same street, we hardly see each other

7. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. ( although).

-> Although my foot was injured , I managed to walk to the nearest village.

8. They have very little money. They are happy. ( in spite of).

-> In spite of having very litle money/ the fact that they have very little money, they are happy.

9. I couldn't sleep. I was tired. ( despite).

-> Despite being tired/ tiredness/ the fact that I was tired, I couldn't sleep.

10. I didn't get the job. I had all the necessary qualifications. ( in spite of).

-> In spite of having all the necessary qualifications, I didn't get the job.

11. Laura wants to play. She feels afraid. ( in spite of the fact that).

-> In spite of the fact that Laura feels afraid, she wants to play.

12. I'm no better. I' ve taken the pills. ( despite the fact).

-> Despite the fact that I've taken the pills, I'm no better.

13. Henry's friend is a millionaire. He hates spendng money. ( despite).

-> Despite being a millionaire, Henry's friend hates spending money.

14. I' d met her twice before. I didn't recognize her. ( although).

-> Although I'd met her twice before, I didn't recognize her.

15. The good were never delivered. We had received the promise. ( despite).

-> Despite we had received the promised, the good were never delivered.

16. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. ( in spite of).

-> In spite of taking many pictures, the sky was cloudy.

17. We understand him in spite of his strong accent. ( although).

-> Although his accent is strong, we understand him.

18. Although he is healthy, he is not spoiled. ( despite).

-> Despite the fact that he is healthy, he isn't spoiled.

19. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. (although).

-> Although the prices is high, my roomated go to the movies every Saturday.

20. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. ( despite).

-> Despite having a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children.

21. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (although).

-> Although they are poor, they are very generous.

22. Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. ( Despite)

-> Despite having been absent drewuently, he has manages to pass the test.

23. In spite of Lee's Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (Although)

-> Although Lee was sad at losing the contest, she manages to smile.

24. My friend ate the chocolate cake even thugh she was on a diet. (Despite)

-> Despite the fact that she was on a diet, my friend ate the chocolate cake.

25. In spite of headache, he enjoy the film. (Although)

-> Although he has a headache, he enjoys the film.