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Exercise 5: Rewrite the sentences, using because/because of
1. He didn’t come because of his sickness.
=>He didn’t come because he was sick
2. The train was late because the fog was thick.
=>The train was late because of the thick fog
3. The plane couldn’t take off because of the bad weather.
=>The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad
4. He left the school because his family was poor.
=> He left the school because of his poor family
5. We couldn’t study because of the noise.
=>We couldn’t study because it was noisy
6. I didn’t go swimming because it was cold.
=> I didn’t go swimming because of the cold
7. These students arrive late because of the bad traffic.
=>These students arrive late because the traffic is bad
8. Mary can’t sleep because she has drunk a cup of strong coffee.
=>Mary can’t sleep because of drinking a cup of strong coffee.
9. Because of getting up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
=>Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
10. He was accepted for the job because he had much experience.
=>He was accepted for the job because of having much experience.
Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences, using because/because of
1. Kevin has failed many times, so he disappointed.
=> Because Kevin has failed many times, he disappointed.
2. I had not eaten for 24 hours. I was very hungry.
=> Because I had not eaten for 24 hours, I was very hungry.
3. He ate all the fruits. The fruits were ripe.
=> He ate all the fruits because they were ripe.
4. He hadn’t finished the letter. He didn’t go to sleep.
=> Because he hadn’t finished the letter, he didn’t go to sleep.
5. He is dismissed. He was late for the work very often.
=>He is dismissed because of being late for the work very often.
6. He drove too fast. He caused a serious accident.
=> Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.
7. The streets are narrow, so there are not many people driving cars in this city.
=> Because the streets are narrow, there are not many people driving cars in this city.
8. The test was so difficult that I couldn’t do it.
=> Because the test was so difficult, I couldn’t do it.
9. I don’t know Russian. I have to have my document translated into Russian.
=> Because I don’t know Russian, I have to have my document translated into Russian.
10. The children had an accident. They went to school late.
=>The children had an accident because of going to school late.
I. Underline the most suitable word or phrase in each sentence:
1. However/ Though it was late, I decided to phone Brian.
2. Although/ Despite the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
3. Despite of the weather/ the weather, we went sailing.
4. I put the food in the fridge because/ because of I want it to get cold.
5. Since/ Because of Janet wanted to save money, she gave up smoking.
6. We can’t eat now because/ although there isn’t enough time.
7. I can’t come to your party so that/ because I am too busy.
8. I couldn’t see anything because/ because of the dark.
9.Despite/ Though the cold weather, we all went for a walk.
10. It was raining, but / although I went swimming anyway.
11. Mary doesn’t go to school because/ though she was ill.
12. In spite of/ Because of his old age, Mr Benson runs fours miles before breafast
rewrite the sentences , using because / because of
1. he didn't come because of his sickness
He didn't come because he was sick
2. the train was late because the fog was thick
The train was late because of the thick fog
3. the plane couldn't take off because of bad weather
The plane couldn't take off because the weather was bad
4. he left the school because his family was poor
He left the school because of his poor family
5. we couldn't study because of the noise
We couldn't study because it was noisy
6. I didn't go swimming because it was cold
I didn't go swimming because of the cold
7. these students arrive late because of the bad traffic
These students arrive late because the traffic is bad
Choose the best answer
21. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although
22. _____________, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work
23. He went to work _____________ his headache.
A. despite B. although C. because D. because of
24. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
25. Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard.
A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though
26. Tom went to work despite _______.
A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well
27. Though _______, they are good friends.
A. their sometimes quarrel B. to have a quarrel sometimes C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes
28. Despite _______, we arrived on time.
A. the traffic B. of the traffic C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic
29. ___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat.
A. In case B. But C. Even if D. Although
30. __________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games
A. Despite B. Although C. Despite of D. Although
31. __________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because
32. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast.
A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite
33. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
34. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury.
A. because of B. despite C. though D. because
35. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise
A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of
36. ___________ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.
A. Because of B. Because C. Despite D. Though
37. ___________ having little money, they are happy.
A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. Because
38. ____________ she was not well, she still went to work.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
39. We are going to have a picnic _____________ the bad weather.
A. because B. despite C. although D. because of
40. __________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. Because of B. Because C. Though D. Despite
Choose the best answer
21. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although
22. _____________, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work
23. He went to work _____________ his headache.
A. despite B. although C. because D. because of
24. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
25. Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard.
A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though
26. Tom went to work despite _______.
A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well
27. Though _______, they are good friends.
A. their sometimes quarrel B. to have a quarrel sometimes C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes
28. Despite _______, we arrived on time.
A. the traffic B. of the traffic C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic
29. ___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat.
A. In case B. But C. Even if D. Although
30. __________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games
A. Despite B. Although C. Despite of D. Although
31. __________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because
32. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast.
A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite
33. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
34. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury.
A. because of B. despite C. though D. because
35. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise
A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of
36. ___________ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.
A. Because of B. Because C. Despite D. Though
37. ___________ having little money, they are happy.
A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. Because
38. ____________ she was not well, she still went to work.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
39. We are going to have a picnic _____________ the bad weather.
A. because B. despite C. although D. because of
40. __________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. Because of B. Because C. Though D. Despite
1. Samuel is fairly tall, but ha can't reach the ceiling
Although Samuel is fairly tall, he can't reach the ceiling.
2. Jenifer went to the dentist because she had a toothache.
Because of a toothache, Jenifer went to the dentist.
3. Red a bright colour but cats can't not see it
Even though red is a bright colour, cats can't not see it.
4. Carol can outside to see what was happening although she wasn't wearing any shoes.
Despite not wearing any shoes, Carol ran outside to see what was happening
5. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
In spite of the fact that Bill had taken a taxi, he still arrived late for the concert.
6. In spite of his age, Mr.Benson runs four miles before breakfast.
Although Mr. Benson is very old, he runs four miles before breakfast.
7. Because of the rough sea, the ferry couldn't sail.
Becaus the sea was rough, the ferry couldn't sail.
8. There were a lot of accidents because of the icy roads.
Because the road were icy, there were a lot of accidents.
9. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his life.
In spite of a good salary, he was unhappy in his life.
10. Although his book was successful, he decided not to write any more.
In spite of his successful book, he decided not to write any more.
11. In spite of his suffering from a bab cold, william still went to school.
Although William suffered from a bab cold, he still went to school.
II. Complete the sentences with either BECAUSE or BECAUSE OF:
1. We postponed our trip because of the bad driving conditions.
2. Sue’s eyes were red because she had been swimming in a chlorinated pool.
3. We can’t visit the museum tomorrow because it isn’t open.
4. Jim had to give up jogging because of his sprained ankle. (mắt cá bong gân)
5. Because heavy fog at the airport, we had to stay in Boston an extra day.
6. Please walk carefully because the walkway is slippery (adj-trơn) when wet.
7. Thousands of Irish people emigrated to the United States because of the potato famine
(nạn đóikém/sự khan hiếm) in Ireland in the middle of the nineteenth century
8. My lecture notes(diễn thuyết) were incomplete because the instructor talked too fast.
9. Because it rained, we stayed home.
10. A tomato is classified(xếp loại) as a fruit, but most people consider it a vegetable because
it is prepared and eaten in the same way as lettuce(rau diếp), onions and other vegetables.
III. Complete the sentences with THOUGH(mặc dầu) or BECAUSE :
1. I put on sunglasses though it was a dark, cloudy day.
2. I put on sunglasses because the sun was bright.
3. Though she has a job, she doesn’t make enough money to support her four chidren.
4. Because she has a job, she is able to pay her rent and provide food her four children.
5. I’m going horseback riding with Judy this afternoon though I’m afraid of horse.
6. Though Tom didn’t know how to dance, he wanted to go the school dance because he felt lonely sitting and staring blankly at the TV while all of his friends were having fun together.
IV- BECAUSE + CLAUSE / SENTENCE / BECAUSE OF + NOUN / PHRASE
1. He is bad at English because he is very lazy.
- He is bad at English because of his laziness.
2. He didn’t come to class because he was ill.
- He didn’t come to class because of his illness.
3. Everyone likes and admires her because of her intelligence.
- Everyone likes and admires her because she is intelligent.
4. The flight 202 was delayed because the weather was bad.
- The flight 202 was delayed because of the bad weather.
5. He decided to accept the job because the salary was high.
- He decided to accept the job because of the high salary.
6. I didn’t come on time because it rained heavily.
- I didn’t come on time because of the heavy rain.
7. She smiles because she is very happy.
- She smiles because of her happiness.
8. They can’t miss the meeting because it is very important.
- They can’t miss the meeting because of its importance.
9. I was late for the meeting because the traffic was heavy.
- I was late for the meeting because of the heavy traffic.
10. My grandmother can’t work hard because she is very old.
- My grandmother can’t work hard because of her old age.
11. He likes her because she’s very beautiful and attractive.
- He likes her because of her beauty and atraction.
12. He didn’t go to school because he was very poor.
- He didn’t go to school because of his poorness.
13. He broke the glass because he was careless.
- He broke the glass because of his carelessness.
14. He left school because his life was hard.
- He left school because of his hard life.
15. My little brother can’t chew well because of his toothache.
- My little brother can’t chew well because he has a toothache.
16. I can’t play basketball because of my height.
- I can’t play basketball because I'm heavy.
17. We can’t swim in this part of the river because of highly polluted water.
- We can’t swim in this part of the river because the water is highly polluted.
18. We spent the whole day in the garden because of lovely weather.
- We spent the whole day in the garden because the weather was lovely.
19. Two cars can’t pass each other because of the narrow road.
- Two cars can’t pass each other because the road is narrow.
20. Nobody can do this test because of its difficulty.
- Nobody can do this test because it's difficult.
ADVERBIAL CLAUSES OF REASON
I/ Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
1. he is tired, he can’t work longer.
A. Because B. Even though C. Although D. Besides
2. it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because
3. it was late, we decided to take a taxi home.
A. Because B. Since C. Because of D. Although
4. you subtract 7 from 12, you will have 5.
A. Because B. If C. Though D. As
5. We couldn’t reach the house the road was flooded.
A. because B. because of C. if D. though
6. he has a headache, he has to take an aspirin.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
7. The flight had to be delayed the bad weather.
A. because B. Because of C. despite D. when
8. he comes to the theater with me, I shall go alone.
A. Because of B. Because C. Unless D. When
9. Take a map with you you lose your way.
A. so B. because C. although D. in case
10. rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games.
A. Even though B. Because C. Despite D. Because of
11. his illness, he had to cancel the appointment.
A. However B. Despite C. If D. Because of
12. Minh had a terrible headache. , he went to school.
A. However B. But C. Although D. Because
13. Tom has a bike, he always walks to school.
A. but B. because of C. because D. despite
14. My sister will take the plane she dislikes flying.
A. because B. so that C. although D. before
15. We decided to leave the party early it was boring.
A. due to B. because C. but D. and
16. The students arrived late the traffic jam.
A. because B. owing to C. despite D. so
17. he missed the first bus, he came ten minutes late.
A. Since B. Although C. However D. Therefore
18. his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. In spite of B. Because of C. If D. Although
19. It was difficult to deliver the letter the sender had written the wrong address on the envelope.
A. though B. but C. so D. because
20. it rained heavily, I went to school on time.
A. However B. But C. Although D. Because
21. He didn’t answer the questions correctly _______.
A. although he isn’t intelligent B. because he is intelligent
C. in spite of his intelligence D. despite his intelligent
22. ______, I can’t hear what he is saying.
A. Because of the noise B. Because of the soft music
C. Though the music is noise D. In spite of the noise music
23. _____, I feel very refresh.
A. Because I work very hard B. Although I get up early
C. Because of getting up early D. Despite getting up late
24. They live happily ______.
A. because they have no money B. though they are rich
C. in spite of their poverty D. because of their poor
25. He can’t join in the volunteer campaign _______.
A. although he is busy B. because he hurts his legs
C. in spite of working very hard D. because of registering for it
26. Though he drove carefully, he had an accident yesterday.
A. Despite his carelessness, he had an accident yesterday.
B. Despite he drove carefully, he had an accident yesterday.
C. In spite of driving carefully, he had an accident yesterday.
D. In spite of a careful drive, he had an accident yesterday.
27. He was very tired but he kept on working.
A. Despite very tired, he kept on working.
B. Though his tiredness, he kept on working.
C. Although he was very tired, but he kept on working.
D. He kept on working although he was very tired.
28. Although it rained heavily, they went on working.
A. In spite of the rain heavily, they went on working.
B. In spite of the raining heavily, they went on working.
C. Despite the heavy rain, they went on working.
D. Though the fact that it rained heavily, they went on working.
29. Cars cause pollution but people still want them.
A. Because cars cause pollution, people want them.
B. Despite the fact that cars cause pollution, people want them.
C. Cars cause pollution although people want them.
D. Cars cause pollution because people still want them.
30. She was seriously ill but she enjoyed life very much.
A. In spite of her serious illness, she enjoyed life very much.
B. Although she enjoyed life very much, she was seriously ill.
C. She was seriously ill because she enjoyed life very much.
D. Despite seriously ill, she enjoyed life very much.
II/ Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting:
31. My friends advised her to stop doing the housework because=> because of her old age.
A B C D
32. Because=> Because of the invention of machines such as vacuum cleaners, washing machines,
A B
women spend less time doing the housework.
C D
33. John didn’t go to work because of=> because he was seriously ill.
A B C D
34. In spite of=> Though my father is old, he still goes to work.
A B C D
35. Peter succeeded in his exam because of=> because he worked hard and methodically.
A B C D
36. Rice plants grow well because the climate is warmly=> warm and damp.
A B C D
37. The plane couldn’t take off because=> because of the bad weather.
A B C D
38. He couldn’t drive fast owing to=> because the street was crowded and narrow.
A B C D
39. The train was late because the fog is=> was thick.
A B C D
40. Since=> Because of the difficult test, I couldn’t finish it on time.
A B C D
III/ Rewrite these sentences
1. He was late for school because his bike was broken.
à ……He was late for school….because of ……his broken bike…
2. Although he runs very fast, he isn’t tired.
à Despite ……he runs very fast , he isn’t tired..
3. Most people think jogging is a good exercise, so they begin to jog.
à Because ...most people think jogging is a good exercise,they begin to jog..
4. The air in the country is polluted, but people like to live there.
à ....People like to live in the country... though .....the air there is polluted....
5. Computers can be used for various purposes, so they become very popular today.
à Because of .......being used for various purposes, computers become very popular today......
6. If you passed the exam, your parents would be very happy.
à …Your parents would be very happy.. because …you passed the exam……
7. Because of the hot weather, we go to the beach.
à If …the weather is hot, we will go to the beach…
8. Tom understands the lesson. However, he couldn’t apply in the exercises.
à …Tom couldn’t apply in the exercises... although …he understands the lesson...
9. They played very well. Therefore, they won the game.
à Because …they played very well, they won the game…
10. The suitcase is too heavy for Tom to bring.
à …Tom can't bring the suitcase…. because it is too heavy…….
Rewrite the sentences, using although or in spite of,because of
1. Although I was hungry, I didn’t eat anything.
=> In spite of being hungry, I didn't eat anything.
1. Although she was ill, she went to school.
- In spite of her illness, she went to school.
2. He didn’t come because he was sick.
- He didn’t come because of his sickness
3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
- Despite her hunger, She didn’t eat muc
4. The train was late because the fog was thick.
- Because of the thick fog, The train was late
5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.
- In spite of low salary, I accepted the job
6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
- Because of the bad weather, The plane couldn’t take off b
7. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
- Because of her mother's sickness, She stayed at home
8. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.
- Despite his family's poverty, He didn’t leave school
9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.
- Because of his good conduct, All the teachers love him
10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
- Despite the fog, The flight was not delayed
11. We couldn’t study because it was noisy.
- Because of the noise, We couldn’t study
12. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
- In spite of the cold, I went swimming.
13. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.
- Despite the traffic jam., These students didn’t arrive late
14. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.
- Because of the noise, Mary can’t sleep
15. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.
- In spite of working very hard, She didn’t get ill
16. His wife usually gives him a list because he often forgets things.
- Because of forgetting things., His wife usually gives him a list
17. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.
- Despite having much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.
18. Though Kid has failed so often, he has never been disappointed.
- Despite having failed so often, he has never been disappointed.
19. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.
- In spite of not having eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.
20. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
- He ate all the fruits despite being green
21. He left school because his life was hard.
- Because of his hard life , He left school
22. Although he hadn’t finished the paper, he went to sleep.
- Despite not having finished the paper, he went to sleep.
23. He is dismissed because of being late for work often.
- Because he is late for work often., He is dismissed
24. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.
- Because he drove too fast, he caused a serious accident.
25. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
- In spite of the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.
26. Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
- Because of getting up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
27. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
- In spite of his strength, I’m not afraid of him.
28. My neighbour couldn’t return home because of losing all of his money.
- Because My neighbour lost all of his money, he couldn’t return home
29. He carried the bed onto the roof of his house because of the hot weather.
- Because the weather was hot, He carried the bed onto the roof of his house
30. I can sleep although it is hot.
- In spite of heat. I can sleep
31. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.
- I couldn’t do the test because of its difficulty
32. He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.
- Despite difficulties, He always studies hard
33. Because of not knowing Russian, I’ve had to have the document translated into French.
- Because i don't know Russian, I’ve had to have the document translated into French.
34. Although it got dark, they continued to work.
- In spite of the darkness, they continued to work.
35. Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German.
-Despite his English name, he is in fact German.
36. Because of having an accident, these students arrived late.
- Because these students had an accident, they arrived late.
37. Nick is often punished because he is lazy.
- Because of his laziness,Nick is often punished
38. We bought the house though its rooms were small.
- We bought the house despite its small rooms
39. The accident happened because of his being negligent in his driving.
- Because he was negligent in his driving., The accident happened
40. Karen works on Sundays because she gets paid extra.
- Because of getting paid extra., Karen works on Sundays
41. Although he had planed everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
- Despite having planed everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
42. She ate much because of her hunger.
- Because she was hungry, She ate much
43. Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
- Despite high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
44. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough.
- Because of the rough water, We didn’t go fishing
45. Although they study hard, they can’t get good marks.
- In spite of studying hard, they can’t get good marks.
46. In spite of her telling the truth, the policeman didn’t believe her.
- Even though she told the truth, the policeman didn’t believe her.
47. Because there were the obstacles, the building didn’t go along as planed.
- Because of the obstacles, the building didn’t go along as planed.
48. Because of not hearing the speaker, I moved to the front row.
- Because i didn't heard the speaker, I moved to the front row.
1. Although she was ill, she went to school.
- In spite of .......her illness, she went to school......................................................................................................................
2. He didn’t come because he was sick.
- He didn’t come because of.......................his sickness....................................................................................
3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
- Despite ..........her hunger, she didn't eat much .............................................................................................................
4. The train was late because the fog was thick.
- Because of .......the thick fog, the train was late................................................................................................................
5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.
- In spite of ......the slow salary, i accepted the job.................................................................................................................
6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
- Because of ........the bad weather, the plane couldn't take off...............................................................................................................
7. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
- Because of ........her mother's sickness, she stayed at home...............................................................................................................
8. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.
- Despite .........his family's poverty, he didn't leave school..............................................................................................................
9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.
- Because of .......his good conduct, all the teachers love him................................................................................................................
10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
- Despite ........the fog, the flight was not delayed...............................................................................................................
11. We couldn’t study because it was noisy.
- Because of .....the noise, we couldn't study.................................................................................................................
12. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
- In spite of ......the cold, i went swimming.................................................................................................................
13. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.
- Despite .....the traffic jam, these students didn't arrive late..................................................................................................................
14. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.
- Because of ...the noise, mary can't sleep....................................................................................................................
15. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.
- In spite of .......working very hard, she didn't het ill................................................................................................................
16. His wife usually gives him a list because he often forgets things.
- Because of ...........forgetting things, his wife usually gives him a list............................................................................................................
17. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.
- Despite ........having much experience, he didn't succeed in repairing the machine...............................................................................................................
18. Though Kid has failed so often, he has never been disappointed.
- Despite .........having failed so often, he has never been disappointed..............................................................................................................
19. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.
- In spite of .......not having eaten anything for 24 hours, i didn't feel hungry................................................................................................................
20. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
- He ate all the fruits despite.........being green..................................................................................................
21. He left school because his life was hard.
- Because of ........his hard life , he left school...............................................................................................................
22. Although he hadn’t finished the paper, he went to sleep.
- Despite ....not having finished the paper, he went to sleep...................................................................................................................
23. He is dismissed because of being late for work often.
- Because ..........he is late for work often, he is dismissed.............................................................................................................
24. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.
- Because ......he drove too fast, he caused a serious accident.................................................................................................................
25. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
- In spite of ..........the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.............................................................................................................
26. Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
- Because of .........getting up early, he wasn't late for the first train..............................................................................................................
27. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
- In spite of ..........his strength, i'm not afraid of him.............................................................................................................
28. My neighbour couldn’t return home because of losing all of his money.
- Because .........my neighbour lost all of his money, he couldn't return home..............................................................................................................
29. He carried the bed onto the roof of his house because of the hot weather.
- Because .........the weather was hot, he carried the bed onto the roof of his house..............................................................................................................
30. I can sleep although it is hot.
- In spite of ...........being hot, i can sleep............................................................................................................
31. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.
- I couldn’t do the test because of....being difficult...............................................................................................
32. He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.
- Despite ........encountering difficulties, he always studies hard...............................................................................................................
33. Because of not knowing Russian, I’ve had to have the document translated into French.
- Because ....i don't know Russian, i've had to have the document translated into French...................................................................................................................................
34. Although it got dark, they continued to work.
- In spite of ......getting dark, they continued to work.................................................................................................................
35. Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German.
-Despite. .....his English name, he is in fact German..................................................................................................................
36. Because of having an accident, these students arrived late.
- Because .....these students had an accident, they arrived late..................................................................................................................
37. Nick is often punished because he is lazy.
- Because of ......Nick's laziness, he is often punished.................................................................................................................
38. We bought the house though its rooms were small.
- We bought the house despite....its small rooms...................................................................................................
39. The accident happened because of his being negligent in his driving.
- Because ....he was negligent in his driving, the accident happened ...................................................................................................................
40. Karen works on Sundays because she gets paid extra.
- Because of .....getting paid extra, Karen works on Sundays..................................................................................................................
41. Although he had planed everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
- Despite .......planning everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong................................................................................................................
42. She ate much because of her hunger.
- Because ....she was hungry, she ate much...................................................................................................................
43. Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
- Despite .........the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movie..............................................................................................................
44. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough.
- Because of .......the rough water, we didn't go fishing................................................................................................................
45. Although they study hard, they can’t get good marks.
- In spite of .......studying hard, they can't get good marks................................................................................................................
46. In spite of her telling the truth, the policeman didn’t believe her.
- Even though ........she told the truth, the policeman didn't believe her...............................................................................................................
47. Because there were the obstacles, the building didn’t go along as planed.
- Because of ......the obstacles, the building didn't go along as planed.................................................................................................................
48. Because of not hearing the speaker, I moved to the front row.
- Because .......i didn't hear the speaker, i moved to the front now................................................................................................................