Rewrite the sentences starting with the given words.

1. He left school because his life was hard.  

=>Because of

2. John succeeded in his exam because of his hard and methodical work.  

=>Because

3. We didn’t want to go out because of the heavy rain.  

=>Because

4. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine. => Despite

5. In spite of the darkness, they continued to work.

 =>Though

6. We postponed our trip because the driving conditions were bad.

=> Because of

7. The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink because it is polluted.  

=>Because of

8. We all have received the best of everything because of our generous parents.  =>Because

Exercise 7: Rewrite the sentences starting with the given words.

                1.    He left school because his life was hard.

                        [ Because of ..............................................................................................................

                2.    John succeeded in his exam because of his hard and methodical work.

                        [ Because..................................................................................................................

                3.    We didn’t want to go out because of the heavy rain.

                        [ Because..................................................................................................................

                4.    Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.

                        [ Despite ...................................................................................................................

                5.    In spite of the darkness, they continued to work.

                        [ Though ...................................................................................................................

                6.    We postponed our trip because the driving conditions were bad.

                        [ Because of ..............................................................................................................

                7.    The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink because it is polluted.

                        [ Because of ..............................................................................................................

                8.    We all have received the best of everything because of our generous parents.

                [ Because          

Exercise 7: Rewrite the sentences starting with the given words.

                1.    He left school because his life was hard.

                        [ Because of ..............................................................................................................

                2.    John succeeded in his exam because of his hard and methodical work.

                        [ Because..................................................................................................................

                3.    We didn’t want to go out because of the heavy rain.

                        [ Because..................................................................................................................

                4.    Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.

                        [ Despite ...................................................................................................................

                5.    In spite of the darkness, they continued to work.

                        [ Though ...................................................................................................................

                6.    We postponed our trip because the driving conditions were bad.

                        [ Because of ..............................................................................................................

                7.    The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink because it is polluted.

                        [ Because of ..............................................................................................................

                8.    We all have received the best of everything because of our generous parents.

                [ Because          

rewrite the sentences with BECAUSE OF

1. She can not work hard because she is very old

2. He likes her because she is very beautiful

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

4. I can't buy this bike because I don't have enough money

5. He broke the vase because he was careless

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

7. We can't go for a walk because it rains heavily

8. He left school because his life was hard

9. She was very happy because she was given a new bike

10. I went to bad early because I felt tired

I. Rewrite the sentences:

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

2. He left school because his life was hard. (due to)

3. Mary doesn't go to school because she is ill. (because of)

II. Put the verb in the right form

1. - My sister's computer ... (stop) working this morning.

2. - Emily ... (leave) her job at the hospital because she ... (want) to travel round the world.

3. - Why ... (Patrick/decide) to sell his car? He ... (spend) a lot of money on it and so he wants to get rid of it.

4. - What ... (the kids/eat) for lunch today? They ... (have) lunch at school, so I don't know.

5. Martha ... (arrive) home very tired yesterday. She ... (go) to bed straight away.

6. The firemen ... (manage) to put out the fire pretty fast.

Rewrite these sentences by using "BECAUSE OF"

1. She can't work hard because she is very old 

\(\rightarrow........................................................................................\)

2. He likes her because she is very beautiful .

\(\rightarrow........................................................................................\)

3. He broke the vase because he was careless

\(\rightarrow........................................................................................\)

4. He left school because his wife was hard 

\(\rightarrow........................................................................................\)

5. I went to bed early because I feel tired 

\(\rightarrow........................................................................................\)

IV- BECAUSE + CLAUSE / SENTENCE / BECAUSE OF + NOUN / PHRASE

1. He is bad at English because he is very lazy.

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2. He didn’t come to class because he was ill.

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3. Everyone likes and admires her because of her intelligence.

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4. The flight 202 was delayed because the weather was bad.

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5. He decided to accept the job because the salary was high.

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6. I didn’t come on time because it rained heavily.

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7. She smiles because she is very happy.

- ………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8. They can’t miss the meeting because it is very important.

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9. I was late for the meeting because the traffic was heavy.

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10. My grandmother can’t work hard because she is very old.

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11. He likes her because she’s very beautiful and attractive.

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12. He didn’t go to school because he was very poor.

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13. He broke the glass because he was careless.

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14. He left school because his life was hard.

- …………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15. My little brother can’t chew well because of his toothache.

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16. I can’t play basketball because of my height.

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17. We can’t swim in this part of the river because of highly polluted water.

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18. We spent the whole day in the garden because of lovely weather.

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