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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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 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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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 ……………………………………………………………………

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

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

Rewrite the following sentence by using Because + clause, Because + N/ cụm N :
1. He is bad at English because he is very lazy.
2. He didn't come to class because of his illness.
3. Everyone likes and admires her because of her intelligence.
4. The flight 202 was delayed because the weather was bad.
5. I didn't come on time because it rained heavily.
6. They can't miss the meeting because of its importance.
7. I was late for the meeting because the traffic was heavy.
8. My grandmother can't work hard because of her age.

Rewrite the following sentences using the given phrase

1. Mary didn't go to school yesterday because she was sick

-> Because of.............

2. She went to bed early because she felt tired

-> Because of,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

3. Margaret stayed at home because her mother was sick

-> Because of...............

4. I couldn't do the test because it was difficult

-> Because of...........

5. I couldn't read the letter because is 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. The train was late because the fog was thick

-> Because of.............

9. I can't sleep because the weather is hot

-> Because of.............

10. Despite of our careful plans, a lot of thing went wrong

-> Although..............

III. Rewrite the sentences, using “because”.

Ex:       He couldn’t meet you because of being busy. 

            " He couldn’t meet you because he was busy.

1. She must stay in bed because of her sickness.

"Because ………………………………………………………………………………

2. Two cars can’t pass each other because of the narrow road.

" Because ……………………………………………………………………………… 

3. Nobody can’t do this test because of its difficulty.

"Because ………………………………………………………………………………

4. They couldn’t keep on clearing the beach because of heavy rain.

" Because………………………………………………………………………………

5. She can’t work hard because of her age.

" Because………………………………………………………………………………

   6. She is working late next Saturday, so she can’t come to the party.

  " Because she………………………………………………………………………

   7. I bought a computer because I want to play computer games.

  " I want ………………………………………………………………………………

   8. The weather was bad, so we didn’t enjoy our holiday.

  " Because …………………………………………………………………………

   9. Because the house was empty, we left the note on the door.

  " The house …………………………………………………………………………

   10. Tony wanted to see the Eiffel Tower, so he went to Paris.

  " Because …………………………………………………………………………

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