Rewrite the folowing sentences without changing the meaning of the root ones 1. He couldn't meet you because of being busy(because) 2. She can't work hard because she is very old((because ) 3. She went to bed early because of her sickness(because) 4. He likes her because she is very beautiful (because of) 5. Nobody can do this test because of its difficulty(because) 6. He couldn't go to school because he was very poor (because of) 7. Two cars can't pass each other because of narrow road(because) 8. We spent the whole day in the garden because of lovely weather (because) 9. I can't buy this bike because i don't have enough money( because) 10. Tom will not pass the examination though he studies well(despite) 11. Despite not having enough money, we decided to have a party (though) 12. He took a lot of photos though the sky was dark( in spite of) 13. Our guests arrived late because of the heavy rain( because) 14. Because of his friend's absence, he had to copy the lesson for her( because) 15. This girl is ignorant because she is lazy(because of) 16. My friend was absent because of his illness(because) 17. Julia doesn't go to school because she is ill( because of her) 18. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job( in spite of) 19. The little girl crossed the street although the traffic was heavy(in spite of) 20. Not having enough money, i didn't buy the computer(because) 21. Although the weather was very hot, they continued playing football( in spite of) 22. Despite the rain, they went to the football match (although) 23. Kate never learnt Spanish. She lived in Spain for years ( though) 24. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella(although) 25. David smokes. He seems to be in good health (although) 26. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fastb( despite/in spite of) 27. Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house( because of) 28. Because the rain was so heavy, i couldn't go to school( because of) 29. His father asked him to go stay at home because he was sick(because of) 30. Because there was an accident, i was late(because of) 31. She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad( because of)

rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the root ones

1. he couldn't meet you because of being busy(because)

2. she can't work hard because she is very old(because of)

3. she went to bed early because of her sickness(because)

4. he likes her because she is very beautiful(because of)

5. nobody can do this test because he was very poor(because of)

6. he couldn't go to school because he was very poor(because of)

7.two cars can't pass each other because of narrow road(because)

8. we spent the whole day i the garden because of lovely weather(because)

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it

1 The match couldn't start because of the heavy snow -> the heavy now.......................

2 My mother was a worker in a factory when she was young -> My mother used....................................

3 You can improve your English y practicing speaking everyday -> If...................................

4 " I really must leave now" Mr.Fatt said. -> Mr.Fatt insists.................................

5 It often took my mom half an hour to get to work by underground every morning last month -> My mom spent.......................

1. Although she has too much work, she still visits us.

-> In spite of...........................................................

2. The children are naughty, but everyone loves them.

-> Though...............................................................

3. I couldn't by that house because of not having enough money. (because)

-> ..........................................................................

4. I'll do anything for you because I love you.

-> I'll do anything for you because of............

5. Everybody likes hẻ because she behaves very well.

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

6. The air is badly polluted by exhaust fumes from cars.

-> Because there......................................................

7. She got up early so that she wouldn't be late for the meeting.

-> She got up early so as......................................................

8. Mother walked in quietly so as to avoid waking the baby. (in order not)

-> Mother walked................................................................................

9. I couldn't get to work because of the traffic jam.

-> The traffic jam prevented.................................

10. She was ill for a long time so she lost her job.

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

Match the main clauses with their corresponding reason clauses.

She couldn't sleep last night ___________

Rewrite these sentences with " If ....."

1. She didn't get up early so she was late for the meeting

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2. I lost the way to come back the hotel because I hadn't got the map of this city

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3. Because of the heavy rain, we came to the class late

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4. she felt so tired and she couldn't go to the cinema with us

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5. My father went to work yesterday so he didn't know what happened to me

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