III. Rewrite these sentences, using BECAUSE / BECAUSE OF : B. 1. He came late because it was dark. …………………………………………………………… 2. I can’t study because it is noisy. …………………………………………………………… 3. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot. …………………………………………………… 4. He left school because his life was hard. …………………………………………………….. 5. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. ………………………………… 6. She went to bed early because she felt tired. ………………………………………………… 7. I like him because his father is kind to me. ………………………………………………… 8. I can eat these fruits because they are green. ………………………………………………… 9. I couldn’t do the test because it is difficult. ………………………………………………… 10. The train came late because it was raining. ………………………………………………… 11. Ann didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard and methodically. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13. Margaret stayed home because her mother was sick. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15. I couldn’t read the letter because it was dark. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16. We stopped our car because the traffic lights turned red. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17. The plane couldn’t take off the weather was bad. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18. Because of the heavy rain, I came late to the school anniversary. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19. Rice plants grow well because the climate is warm and damp. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20. He couldn’t drive fast because the street was crowded and narrow. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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III. Rewrite these sentences, using BECAUSE / BECAUSE OF : A. 1. Because I am sick, I do not go out.  Because of …………………………………………… 2. Because the water is polluted, we can’t swim in that river.  Because of …………………………………………………………………………………… 3. Because Nga has had a sore leg, she had difficulty in walking.  Because of …………………………………………………………………………………… 4. Because he behaved badly, he found himself in trouble.  Because of …………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Because it was snowing, we didn’t go out for a walk.  Because of …………………………………………………………………………………… 6. Because of his good looks, he is popular with many girls.  Because ……………………………………………………………………………………… 7. Because of his serious sickness, he couldn’t come to the class.  Because ……………………………………………………………………………………… 8. Because of too much exhaust fume, people have to wear gauze masks in the streets.  Because ……………………………………………………………………………………… 9. Because of their good performance, they won the first prize.  Because ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 10. Because of your advice, we didn’t use that poisonous chemical.  Because ………………………………………………………………………………………

II. Choose the best answer : 1. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat. A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although 2. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr. Graham went to visit his aunt as usual. A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still 3. He was offered the job______ his qualifications were poor. A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas 4. ______ we were in town, we often met him. A. For B. Although C. So D. When 5. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications. A. because B. although C. so D. but 6. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry. A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that 7. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled. A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain 8. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car. A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although 9. ______, he walked to the station. A. Despite tired B. In spite being tired C. Although to be tired D. Despite being tired The children slept well, despite _____. A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy 10. She left him __________ she still loved him. A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite 11. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted. A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of 12. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like. A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of 13. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ____ we must think of our environment. A. despite B. though C. as though D. but 14. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men. A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though 15. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris. A. Even though Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris. B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French. C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French. D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris. 16. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi. A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr. Ba was late for the meeting. B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr. Ba was late for the meeting. C. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi. D. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi. 17. We came to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy. A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time. B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time. C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time. D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time. 18. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert. A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not. 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. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it. 19. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car. A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy the car she likes. B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car. C. The car is too expensive for her to buy. D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot. 20. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill. A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. C. Sue wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill. D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.

I. Complete these sentences by using although / in spite of / because / because of : 1. ………………… the meeting is at 2pm, I won’t be able to see you. 2. ………………… I told you 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 have all necessary qualifications. 6. It’s unsafe to travel in that country …………………… the ongoing civil war. 7. The villagers refused to leave …………………… the drought. 8. ………………….. everything looked different, I had no idea to go. 9. …………………. his age, John was not hired ……………… he had enough qualifications 10. It was difficult to deliver the letter …………….the sender had written the wrong address on the envelope. 11. We decided to leave early …………………the party was boring. 12. Rescue attempts were temporarily halted ……………………………the bad weather. 13. Paul may not go to the football game………………………….his grades. 14. They visited their friends often ……………….they enjoyed their company. 15. ………………… the traffic jam, I came to the meeting late. 16. ………………. having a bad cough, she was able to sing in the choir. 17. She walked slowly …………………. her leg was injured. 18. Several people in the crowd became ill and fainted ……………….. the extreme heat. 19. I went to work the next day …………………….. I was still feeling unwell. 20. ………………… there was a shortage of water, many trees died rapidly.