I. Complete the second sentence, using the word given in brackets so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
1.Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick
Because of being sick, Mary didn’t go to school yesterday
Because of her sickness, Mary didn’t go to school yesterday
2.She went to bed early because she felt tired.
Because of felling tired, She went to bed early
Because of her tiredness, She went to bed early
3. Margaret stayed at home because her mother was sick.
Because of her mother’s sickness, Margaret stayed at home
4. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.
Because of the difficult test, I couldn’t do it.
5. I couldn’t read the letter because it was dark.
Because of ………………………………………………………………
6. I can’t study because it is noisy.
Because of…………………………………………………………………
7.The train come late because it was foggy.
Because of…………………………………………………………………..
8.Because there was a traffic accident, I went to school late.
Because of…………………………………………………………………
9.She walked slowly because her leg was injured.
Because of……………………………………………….…………..
10. Because it was sunny, we decided to go camping.
Because of………………………………………………………………
11. Because Phuong was tall, she never wear high heals
=> Because of ………………………………………………………………..
12. Her mother asked her to go stay at home because she was headache
=> Because of ………………………………………………………………….
13.Because of the rain, we stopped the match
Because ………………………………………………………………
14.Because off his illness, Tom is absent today
Because ………………………………………………………………
15.Because of her kindness, everyone loves her
Because ………………………………………………………………
16.Because of my tiredness, I will have a long trip
Because ………………………………………………………………
17.Because his exam passing, his parent very proud of him
Because ………………………………………………………………
18.Because of the house’s dirt, I can’t feel comfortable
Because ………………………………………………………………
19.Because of her beautiful, her husband very loves her
Because ………………………………………………………………
20.Because of hot, we will travel to the beach this weekend
Because ………………………………………………………………
21.Because the problem’s difficult, I can’t understand
Because ………………………………………………………………
22.Because of the Math exam 10 mark, I am very happy today
Because ………………………………………………………………
II. Complete the second sentence, using the word given in brackets so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of ………………………………………………………….…
2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
=> Because of ………………………………………………………………
3) Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
=> Despite ……………………………………………………………….….
4) My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
=> In spite of ………………………………………………………………….
5) Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
=> Because of ………………………………………………………………….
6) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
=> Despite ………………………………………………………………..….
7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
=> Despite …………………………………………………………………...
8) In spite of his god salary, Tom gave up his job.
=> Although………………………………………………………………….
9) Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
=> In spite of ………………………………………………………………
10) In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
=> Even though ……………………………………………………..…
11) Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap.
=> Because of…….. ………………………………………………………..
12 ) Since he was careless, Tom lost the game.
=> Because of………………………………………………………………..
13) Although she behaves well, no one loves her.
=> Despite……………………………………………………………………..
14) Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year.
=> Because …………………………………………………………..
15) Mary was worried because Tom was late.
=> Because of………………………………………………………………..
1 6) Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.
=> Because of…………………………………………………………....
17) I came here because I want the English course.
=> Because of……………………………………………………………..…..
18) I went to school although it was hot.
=> Despite…………………………………………………………………...
19) Because the dust in the room, I can’t go in.
=> Because of…………………………………………………………..
20) Because of too much smoke, we have to wear masks.
=> Because …………………………………………………….…….