.......I am short

......not learning  the lesson carefully

.......not having enough  money

1. Rewrite, using because / because of.
A. 
1, Because he behaved badly, he found himself in trouble.
=> Because of behaving badly, he found himself in trouble.
2. Because of theri good performance, they won the first prize
=> Because they performed well, they won the first prize
3. Because of your advice, we didn't use that poisonous chemical.
=> Because You advised, we didn't use that poisonous chemical.

B. 
4. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard and methodically
=> John succeeded in his exam because of working hard and methodically
5. Margaret stayed home because her mother was sick.
=>Margaret stayed home because of her sick mother
6. We stopped our car because the traffic lights turned red.
=> We stopped our car because of the fact that the traffic lights turned red.

2. Rewrite, using although / though / despite / in spite of.
a. Everybody has great regard for him despite his povert
=>Everybody has great regard for him he was poor
b. He studied very well despite his hard life at that time.
=>He studied very well although his life was hard at that time.
c. Despite being good at English, he wasn't chosen.
=>although he was  good at English, he wasn't chosen.
d. Despite having an English name, he is in fact German.
=>although he has an English name, he is in fact German.
e. He always studied hard Despite encountering difficulty.
=>He always studied hard though he encounters difficulty.
f. Despite the bad weather, he came to the meeting on time.
=>although it was bad , he came to the meeting on time

3. Rewrite.
a. Although the heat ứa on, the rôm wasn't warm.
=> Despite ????????????????????
b. We're not very good friends although we've known each other a long time.
=> Despite knowing each other a long time. We're not very good friends
c. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.
=> In spite of Minh's illness, he still came to the meeting.
d. The play was not accepted because of numerous objections which they made.
=> Because there are numerous objections which they made,The play was not accepted 
e. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though he is old , he still leads an active life.
f. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.
=> Though his work was hard , Ba he failed his exam.(câu này đáng là because )
g. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.
=>Although the rain was heavy, we decided to go to see the match.
h. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
=>Though they quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
i. In spite of the bad weather, they went our for dinner.
=> Although it was bad, they went our for dinner.
j. She isn't brillant but she studies quiet well,

k. The house isn't nice, but I the garden.

=>Even though  The house isn't nice,  I the garden.

1. he couldn' t go to school because he was very poor

=> because of being very poor,he couldn' t go to school

2. i can 't buy this bike because i don't have enough money 

=> because of not having enough money, I can 't buy this bike

3. he broke the wase because he was careless

=> because of being careless,he broke the wase

4. we can't go for a walk because it rains heavily

=> because of raining heavily,  we can't go for a walk

5. he left school because his life was hard

=> because of being hard, he left school

6. i went to bed early because i felt tired

=>because of feeling tired,  i went to bed early

7. she was very happy because she was given a new bike

=> because of being given a new bike, she was very happy

8. he failed the exam because he didn't  learn the lessons carefully

=> because of not learning the lessons carefully, he failed the exam

1. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fast.
=> Despite / In spite of ________________not being an intelligent student, he can learn very fast______________________.

2. Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house.
=> Because of ______________Hoa’s richness, she could buy that house_______________.

3. Because the rain was so heavy, I couldn't go to school.
=> Because of ________________the heavy rain, I couldn't go to school_________________.

4. His father asked him to go stay at home because he was sick.
=> Because of ___________________his sickness his father asked him to go stay at home___________________.

5. Because there was an accident, I was late.
=> Because of __________an accident, I was late_____________.

6. She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad.
=> Because of ____________________her bad grades_________________________.

7. Although he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful business man.
=> Despite ______________________________his physical handicap, he has become a successful business man__________________________.

8. Because of the cheap price, my wife insists on buying the Tivi.
=> Because _____________________the price is cheap, my wife insists on buying the Tivi_____________________.

9. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school.
=> Despite / In spite of __________the heavy rain, we still went to school__________.

10. Because I studied hard, I passed the exam.
=> Because of ____________studying hard , I passed the exam____________.

1. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fast.
=> Despite / In spite of ___________________Nam not being an intelligent student, he can learn very fast___________________.

2. Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house.
=> Because of _______________Hoa's richness, she could buy that house______________.

3. Because the rain was so heavy, I couldn't go to school.
=> Because of ________________the heavy rain, I couldn't go to school_________________.

4. His father asked him to go stay at home because he was sick.
=> Because of __________________his sickness, his father asked him to go stay at home____________________.

5. Because there was an accident, I was late.
=> Because of ___________an accident, I was late____________.

6. She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad.
=> Because of ______________________her bad grades, she failed the University entrance exam_______________________.

7. Although he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful business man.
=> Despite ___________________________his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman_____________________________.

8. Because of the cheap price, my wife insists on buying the Tivi.
=> Because _____________________the TV is cheap, my wife insists on buying it_____________________.

9. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school.
=> Despite / In spite of __________the heavy rain, we still went to school__________.

10. Because I studied hard, I passed the exam.
=> Because of ____________​studying hard, I passed the exam____________.

1. If he didn't have to study for the exam, he could go on holiday with his family.
2. If he wasn't lazy, he could pass the exam.
3. If you found a good job, we would have enough money for a new car.
4. He may not be able to get rid of his cough because he smokes too much.
5. Our life will be badly affected if we don't protect the environment.
6. If you don't study hard, you'll fail the exam.
7. He is so unhealthy because he doesn't take any exercise.

Đáp án: Despite studying hard, he didn’t pass the exam.

6. My sister studied hard. ................, she completed her exam successfully.

A. Although   B. But   C. Because   D. Therefore

7. He never goes to school late, .............. ?

A. isn't he   B. will he   C. doesn't he   D. does he

8. ................... she was an hour late, she didn't say "sorry" to the teacher.

A. Because of   B. In spite of   C. However   D. Although

9. Mary can't go to the movies with us tonight. She will have to ........ her little sister.

A. look through   B. look at   C. look after   D. look up

10. The doctor .......... me not to stay up too late at night.

A. advised   B. suggested   C. insisted   D. made

11. The cooker .............. you bought at the supermarket yesterday, was expensive.

A. who   B. which   C. whose   D. where

12. Ba: "I think we should use paper economically to save trees in the forests."

Lan: "........................."

A. Congratulations   B. Yes. I'd love to   C. That's a good idea   D. It's nice of you to say so

13. The man ...................... to the crowd over there is a famous professor.

A. is talking   B. talks   C. talking   D. to talk

14. Speak to him slowly ............. he may understand you better.

A. so that   B. as   C. for   D. because

15. After Nga's birthday, her mother was the only person ................. the house.

A. clean   B. cleaned   C. cleaning   D. to clean  

Choose the most suitable word or phrase.

1. …………………he studied hard, he failed his exam. (Although / Because / If / However)

2. Mary is sad …………………she has lost her calculator. (even though / so / but / because)

3. The film started a few minutes ago, …………………? (didn’t it / did it / does it / doesn’t it)

4. It was …………………hot day that we decided to leave work early. (such / so/ so a / such a)

5. The smaller the room is, the …………………furniture it needs. (less / fewer / smaller / more)

6. The woman …………………is our teacher has been to Canada. (who / whose / which / whom)

7. Peter doesn’t like scuba-diving. …………………does his brother. (Too / Neither / So / Either)

8. I tried my …………………but I didn’t manage to pass the test. (hard / efforts / best / everything)

1. …………………he studied hard, he failed his exam. (Although / Because / If / However)

2. Mary is sad …………………she has lost her calculator. (even though / so / but / because)

3. The film started a few minutes ago, …………………? (didn’t it / did it / does it / doesn’t it)

4. It was …………………hot day that we decided to leave work early. (such / so/ so a / such a)

5. The smaller the room is, the …………………furniture it needs. (less / fewer / smaller / more)

6. The woman …………………is our teacher has been to Canada. (who / whose / which / whom)

7. Peter doesn’t like scuba-diving. …………………does his brother. (Too / Neither / So / Either)

8. I tried my …………………but I didn’t manage to pass the test. (hard / efforts / best / everything)