1. Complete the sentences.

Use “because” or “because of”

1. Liz borrowed some money ___________ she wants to buy a car. (because/ because of)

2. Jack travelled a lot ___________ his job. (because/ because of)

3. Manir and Alberto were late ___________ a flat tire. (because/ because of)

4. Kim studied for three hours ___________ he had a big test. (because/ because of)

5. Aldie moved to the city ___________ her husband’s job. (because/ because of)

6. Tony couldn’t drive his car _________ the broken window. (because/ because of)

7. Koka couldn’t sleep last night _____________ she had a headache. (because/ because of)

2. Rewrite the following sentences as indicated

1. Although I was late, I didn’t miss the bus

In spite of _______________________________________

2. Despite the rain, they went to the football match

Although ________________________________________

3. Kate never learnt Spanish. She lived in Spain for years

Though _________________________________________

4. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella

Although ________________________________________

5. They have very little money. They are happy.

In spite of ________________________________________

6. David smokes. He seems to be in good health

Although _________________________________________

3. Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi

1. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fast.

=> Despite/ In spite of______________________________________.

2. Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house.

=> Because of______________________________________.

3. Because the rain was so heavy, I couldn't go to school.

=> Because of______________________________________.

4. His father asked him to go stay at home because he was sick.

5. Because there was an accident, I was late.

=> Because of______________________________________.

6. She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad.

=> Because of______________________________________________.

7. Although he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.

=>Despite______________________________________________________.

8. Because of the cheap price, my wife insists on buying the Tv.

=> Because______________________________________.

9. Although it was raining heavily, we still went toschool.

=> Despite/ In spite of______________________________________.

10. Because I studied hard, I passed the exam.

=> Because of____________________________________________.

11. They didn’t have much time, however they came to visit us.

=> Despite ______________________________________________

12. He is too old, but he still does his gymnastics every morning.

=> In spite ______________________________________________

13. Trang Anh is the boss. She works as hard as her employees.

=> Despite _____________________________________________

14. He has health problems. He is always smiling.

=> In spite _____________________________________________

15. Kieu Anh got good marks. The exam was difficult.

=> Despite ______________________________________________

4. 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.

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

5. Viết lại câu những câu dưới đây sao cho nghĩa không đổi, sử dụng từ trong ngoặc

1. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. (Although)

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2. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. (Despite)
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3. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (Although)

___________________________________________________________

4. Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (In spite of)

___________________________________________________________

5. In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (Although)

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6. Rewrite these following sentences

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

In spite of _______________________________________

2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.

Because of ______________________________________

3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.

Despite _________________________________________

4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.

In spite of _______________________________________

5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

Because of _______________________________________

7. Chuyển đổi câu sao nghĩa không thay đổi

1. Although Nam is not a smart student, he learns very hard.

=> Despite / In spite of ______________________________________.

2. Because Hong was clever, she could do that assignment very fast.

=> Because of _____________________________.

3. Because the storm was so dangerous, I couldn't go to school.

=> Because of _________________________________.

4. His father asked him not to go to school because he was sick.

=> Because of ______________________________________.

5. Because there was a traffic accident, I was late.

=> Because of _______________________.

=> Because of _____________________________________________.

7. Although he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful business man.

=> In spite of ___________________________________________________.

8. Because of the cheap price, my sister insists on buying the laptop.

=> Because __________________________________________.

9. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school.

=> In spite of ____________________.

10. Because I was hard - working, I passed the exam.

=> Because of ________________________.