Rewriting these sentences without changing their meanings

1. Margaret stayed home because her mother was sick

-> Because of ___________

2. The train came late because it was foggy

-> Because of ___________

3. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William still went to school

-> Although ___________

4. Because of the boring film, I decided to leave early

-> Because ___________

5. Because of the rough sea, we can't swim today

-> Because ___________

6. Because of the cold weather, he stayed at home and watched TV

-> Because ___________

7. In spite of the bad weather, they are going to have a picnic

-> Although ___________

8. In spite of the high price, her father bought that computer for her

-> Although ____________

9. In spite of her illness, she went to work

-> Although ___________

10. Although he is ill, he tries to go to school on time

-> In spite of ___________

11. Most of the time, Claire does her homework after dinner (usually)

-> Claire _______________

12. Chris doesn't enjoy sports (like)

-> Chris _____________

13. Do you like ice-skating ? (fond)

-> Are ______________

14. Do you have plans for tonight ? (doing)

-> What ____________

15. She never went abroad when she was a child (go)

-> She ______________

Complete the sentences with although/ in spite of/ because/ because of

1. ___________ the meeting's at 2.00, I won't be late to see you

2. _________ I told the absolute truth, no one would believe me

3. The goods were never delivered _________ the promise we had received

4. My mother is always complaining _________ the untidiness of my room

5. I didn't get the job ________ I had all the necessary qualifications

6. Sarah can't climb up the tree __________ her fear of heights

7. __________ his age, John was not hired ____________ he had the necessary qualifications

8. ___________ having a bad cough, she was able to sing in the choir

9. The villagers refused to leave __________ the drought

10. _________ everything looked different, I had no idea where to go

VERB FORM :

1. When I was younger I (play) __________ badminton for my local team

2. The last time I (go) _________ to Brighton (be) _________ in August

3. Don't disturb Amy. She (just/ go) _________ to sleep

4. Bill is phoning his girlfriend again. That's the third time he (phone) _________ her this evening

5. The price of house (increase) _________ dramatically in recent years

6. All the students are looking forward (spend) _________ their free time (relax) _________ in the sun this summer

7. My parents let me (go) ___________ out without (say) ________ anything

8. She wishes she (not tell) _________ you the bad news yesterday

9. She (play) _________ the piano since she was 10

10. Are you looking forward (go) _________ on your vacation

11. When I (be) _________ young, I (receive) __________ some scientific training from my father

12. We stopped for a rest after we (walk) ___________ for two hours

13. There (be) ___________ very interesting news on the radio this morning about the earthquake in Italy

14. While we __________ (sail), we heard a rumble of thunder

15. The children ___________ (wear) their new coats when I saw them in the park