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)

III. Rewrite the sentences, using “because”.

Ex:       He couldn’t meet you because of being busy. 

            " He couldn’t meet you because he was busy.

1. She must stay in bed because of her sickness.

"Because ………………………………………………………………………………

2. Two cars can’t pass each other because of the narrow road.

" Because ……………………………………………………………………………… 

3. Nobody can’t do this test because of its difficulty.

"Because ………………………………………………………………………………

4. They couldn’t keep on clearing the beach because of heavy rain.

" Because………………………………………………………………………………

5. She can’t work hard because of her age.

" Because………………………………………………………………………………

   6. She is working late next Saturday, so she can’t come to the party.

  " Because she………………………………………………………………………

   7. I bought a computer because I want to play computer games.

  " I want ………………………………………………………………………………

   8. The weather was bad, so we didn’t enjoy our holiday.

  " Because …………………………………………………………………………

   9. Because the house was empty, we left the note on the door.

  " The house …………………………………………………………………………

   10. Tony wanted to see the Eiffel Tower, so he went to Paris.

  " Because …………………………………………………………………………

I. Rewrite the sentences, using “because”.

Example:   He couldn’t meet you because of being busy.

               " He couldn’t meet you because he was busy.

1. She must stay in bed because of her sickness.

" …………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Two cars can’t pass each other because of the narrow road.

" …………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Nobody can’t do this test because of its difficulty.

" …………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. They couldn’t keep on clearing the beach because of heavy rain.

" …………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. She can’t work hard because of her age.

"………………………………………………………………………………………………….

  II. Rewrite these sentences, using “because of “

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

" …………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. He likes her because she is beautiful.

" ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. I can’t buy this bike because I don’t have enough money.

" ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

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

" ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

VII. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the root ones

1.      He couldn’t meet you because of being busy (BECAUSE)

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2.      She can’t work hard because she is very old (BECAUSE OF).

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

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4.      He likes her because she is very beautiful (BECAUSE OF).

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5.      Nobody can do this test because of its difficulty (BECAUSE).

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6.      He couldn’t go to school because he was very poor ((BECAUSE OF).

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7.      Two cars can’t pass each other because of narrow road (BECAUSE).

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8.      We spent the whole day in the garden because of lovely weather (BECAUSE).

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9.      I can’t buy this bike because I don’t have enough money (BECAUSE OF).

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10. Tom will not pass the examination though he studies well (DESPITE).

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11. Despite not having enough money, we decided to have a party (THOUGH).

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12. He took a lot of photos though the sky was dark (IN SPITE OF).                                                 

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I. Rewrite these sentences by using “because”.

1. He couldn’t meet you because of being busy.

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2. She went to bed early because of her sickness.

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

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4. I can’t play volleyball because of my height.

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

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I. Rewrite these sentences by using “because”.

1. He couldn’t meet you because of being busy.

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2. She went to bed early because of her sickness.

………………………………………………………………………

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

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4. I can’t play volleyball because of my height.

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

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