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)

1, In spite of living in poverty, they were always admired --> Thought......................................

2, Despite not having enough money, we decided to hold a party --> Althought............................

3, Despite his hard life, he studied very well --> Althought ......................................

4, Despite their poverty, the children seemes very happy --> Althought.........................

5, The weather was bad, he went swimming --> Althought...............................

6, He couldn't meet you because of being busy --> Because..........................

7, She went to bed early because of her sickness --> Because .........................

8, I can't buy this bike because I don't have enough money --> Because of..............................

9, She can't work hard because she is vey old --> Because of ............................

10, He likes her because of she is very beautiful --> Because of..........................

11,Knowing englissh is very useful --> It ......................

12, Finding an apartment in a city is diffucult --> It's..........................

13, It's interesting to play soccer after school --> Playing soccer........................

14, Reading book is very interesting --> It's ...............................

15, It's very tired to stay up late --> Staying up late......................

16, Working in those coditions is impossible --> It's ............................

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

1. Complete the following sentences with “because (of)”, “(al)though/even though
/despite/ in spite of”.
1. __________________________ he worked hard, he didn’t receive any praise.
2. He ate the chocolate cake ______________________ he is on diet.
3. ____________________ the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movies
every Saturday.
4. ________________________ it was cold, I went aout.
5. ________________________ John didn’t study hard, he succeeded.
6. We took many picture ________________________ the cloudy sky.
7. _________________________ her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories
to the children.
8. She went home early _______________________ she didn’t feel well.
9. I couldn’t get to sleep __________________________ the noise.
10. The students arrived late_________________________the traffic jam.
2. Rewrite sentences:
1. Although I have a lot of money, I am not very satistied. DESPITE
________________________________________________________________________
2. Although it rained, they still go fishing. IN SPITE OF
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Although she works hard, she doesn’t get good results. DESPITE
________________________________________________________________
4. Although he is a singer, he sings badly. IN SPITE OF
_______________________________________________________________
5. Although the exercise is difficult, she can do it easily. DESPITE
6.He isn’t happy although he is very rich. DESPITE
__________________________________________________________________
7. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. INSPITE OF
____________________________________________________________
8. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. BECAUSE OF
_____________________________________________
9. She went to bed early because she felt tired. BECAUSE OF
____________________________________________________________
10. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot. BECAUSE OF

Bài tập thực hành chuyển đổi because / because of / although / in spite of / despite …

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

16. His wife usually gives him a list because he often forgets things.

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

17. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.

- Despite........................................................................................................................................

18. Though Kid has failed so often, he has never been disappointed.

- Despite........................................................................................................................................

19. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.

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

20. He ate all the fruits though they were green.

- He ate all the fruits despite.........................................................................................................

21. He left school because his life was hard.

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

22. Although he hadn’t finished the paper, he went to sleep.

- Despite........................................................................................................................................

23. He is dismissed because of being late for work often.

- Because.......................................................................................................................................

24. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.

- Because.......................................................................................................................................

25. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.

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

26. Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.

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

27. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.

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

28. My neighbor couldn’t return home because of losing all of his money.

- Because.......................................................................................................................................

29. He carried the bed onto the roof of his house because of the hot weather.

- Because.......................................................................................................................................

30. I can sleep although it is hot.

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

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

=> because of ..........

2. i can 't buy this bike because . i don't have enough money 

=> because of

3. he broke the wase because he was careless

=> because of

4. we can't go for a walk because it rains heavily

=> because of

5. he left school because his life was hard

=> because of

6. i wentg to bed early because . i felt tifed

=>because of

7. she was very happy because she was given a new bike

=> because of

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

=> because of

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II. TRẮC NGHIỆM CÂU

1. In spite of his hard work, 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

2.Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip.

1. Because of the rain b. Though it is raining

c. Despite of the heavy rain d. Though it rained

3. Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well.

a. that he did not feel very well b. despite of the fact not feeling well

c. because he did not feel very well d. despite not feeling very well

4.Although he is very old, he can walk to the station.

a. In spite of his old age b. Despite his old age

c. Despite the fact that he is old d. All are correct

5. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.

A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

6. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

A. Despite her sick mother, she stayed at home.

B. Because of her sick mother , she stayed at home.

C. In spite of her sick mother, she stayed at home.

D. A & C are correct.

7. Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

A.Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.

B.Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

D. Although Bill took a taxi, he can’t come to the concert in time.

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

A. Although William suffers from a bad cold, he went to school.

B. Although William suffered from a bad cold, he went to school.

C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold.

D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.

9. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.

A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm. B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.

C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm. D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.

10. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

A. Despite he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

C. In spite of trying hard, he didn’t succeed.

D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.

12. John is fat because he eats so many chips.

A.John is fat because of the fact that he eats so many chips.

B.John is fat because of eating so many chips.

C. John is fat because of not eating so many chips.

D. A & B are correct.

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BÀI TẬP ÔN TẬP: BECAUSE, BECAUSE 0F; ALTHOUGH, IN SPITE OF (DESPITE)

1. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.

A. so B. although C. because D. though

2. The boy can’t reach the shelf ____ he’s not tall enough.

A. because B. although C. even though D. and

3. ____ it rained, the boys played football.

A. Even B. Even though C. However D. In spite of

4. _______ the traffic, I arrived on time.

A. Though B. Although C. Even though D. In spite of

5. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do.

A. because B. though C. so D. but

6. ______ it was late, I decided to phone Brian.

A. Despite B. However C. In spite of D. Though

7. ______ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.

A. Although B. Because C. As D. If

8. ______ the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time.

A. In case of B. In spite of C. Because of D. But for

9. He was offered the job ______ he had no experience.

A. even though B. despite C. while D. however

10. We postponed the picnic __________

A. because it is raining heavily B. because of the raining heavily

C. because the heavily rain it was D. because it was raining heavily

11. _____her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.

A. Although B. Despite C. though D. In spite

12. She went to bed early _______she felt tired.

A. although B. despite C. because D. because of

13. I couldn’t read the letter _______ the darkness.

A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because

14. The boys were punished ___________ he made many mistakes.
A. in spite of B. because C. even though D. as if

15. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking
C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking D. However we felt cold, we kept walking

16. She decided to leave her job in the company _____ she could earn a lot of money there.
A. because B. although C. despite D. since

17. Hong didn’t participate in the English contest_________ her lack of confidence.

A. because B. because of C. since D. despite

18. He hid that letter in a draw _________ no one could read it.

A. so that B. although C. in spite of D. because

19. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that

20. In spite _____ , the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain

21. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although

22. ______ , he walked to the station .

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

23. The children slept well, despite _____

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

24. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.

A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone. B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone.

C. Though she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone. D. Though she was very busy, she could answer the phone.

25. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door.

A. Although I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door. B. Although I tried very hard, I could open the door.

C. In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door. D. I couldn't open the door, even though trying very hard.

26. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking
C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking D. However we felt cold, we kept walking

27. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story.
A. The children laughed because the story is funny. B. The children laughed because of the story funny
C. The children laughed because it was funny. D. The children laughed because the story was funny

28. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.

A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi. B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert. D. Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time.

Rewrite the following sentences :

1. I couldn't do the test although it wasn't difficult.

=> In spite of......

2. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.

=> In spite of......

3. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.

=> Despite......

4. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can't cure lever cancer.

=> Despite......

5. Although my friend doesn't have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.

=> Despite........

6. Although Mai didn't speak English well, she decided to live in London.

=> In spite of......

7. Although he is sick, he goes to school.

=> In spite of......

8. Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully.

=> Despite.......

9. Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty.

=> Although.......

10. They worked very hard although they were old.

=> In spite of......

11. Peter didn't go to school yesterday because he was sick.

=> Because of.......

12. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired.

=> Because of........

13. She didn't go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.

=> Because of.......

14. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard.

=> Because of.......

15. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

=> Because of.........

16. I like him because his father is kind to me.

=> Because of........