IV. Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets.
1. Mary came to class late. Her motorbike had a puncture. (because)
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2. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good heath. (although)
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3. Our team won by a large margin. No one thought we would win the championship. (but)
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4. I could not see his face clearly. He was standing in the shadow. (so)
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5. We couldn’t get tickets. We queued for an hour. (in spite of)
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6. The man spoke very slowly. He wanted me to understand what he said. (so that)
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7. She earned her living by selling newspaper. She got a B.A. degree. (even though)
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8. Our flight was delay. We decided to take a long walk around the terminal. (since)
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9. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly. (in spite of)
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10. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. (despite)
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11. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (although)
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12. They have very little money. They are happy. (in spite of)
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13. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella. (even though)
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14. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired. (despite)
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15. He liked the sweater. He decided not to buy it. (though)
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16. I didn’t get the job. I had all the necessary qualifications. (on spite of)
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17. I had turn on the air conditioner. It was still hot in the room. (even though)
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18. Laura wants to fly. She feels afraid. ( in spite of the fact that)
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19. Trevor didn’t notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (even though)
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20. I’m no better. I’ve taken the pills. (despite the fact)
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21. Matthew doesn’t know any French. It was one of his school subjects. (though)
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22. Henry’s friend is a millionaire. He hates spending money. (despite)
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23. I’d met her twice before. I didn’t recognize her. (although)
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24. Laura felt unwell. She went on working. (in spite of this)
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25. I told the absolute truth. No one would believe me. (even though)
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26. The good were never delivered. We had received the promise. (despite)
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27. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. (in spite of)
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28. We understand him in spite of his strong accent. (although)
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29. Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled. (despite)
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30. Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job. (though)
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31. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. (although)
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32. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. (despite)
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33. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (although)
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34. Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (despite)
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35. In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (although)
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36. My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. (despite)
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37. In spite of headache, he enjoyed the film. (although)
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38. My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying. (in spite of)
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39. He isn’t happy although he is very rich. (despite)
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40. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. (despite )
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41. Although he often tells lies, many people believe him. (despite)
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42. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. (because of)
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43. She went to bed early because she felt tired . (because of)
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44. Margaret stayed at home because her mother was sick. (because of)
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45. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult. (because of)
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46. I couldn’t read the letter because it was dark. (because of)
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47. I can’t study because it is noisy. (because of)
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48. The train come late because it was foggy. (because of)
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49. The train was late because the fog was thick. (because of)
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50. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot. (because of)
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51. All the teacher love him because his conduct is good . (because of)
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52. Because there was a traffic accident, I went to school late. (because of)
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53. Because there is a shortage of meet, we had to live on beans. (because of)
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54. Because there was a lack of water, many trees died rapidly. (because of)
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55. Because it was sunny, we decided to go camping. (because of)
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56. She walked slowly because her leg was injured. (because of)
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57. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry . (despite)
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58. He couldn’t solve the problem though he is good at math. (despite)
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59. Although it got dark, they continued to work. (in spite of)
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60. cars cause pollution but people still want them. (although)
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III.
1. Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because of the cheapness, many people began to wearing jeans.
2. Since he was careless, Tom lost the game.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's carelessness, he lost the game.
3. Although she behaves well, no one loves her.
\(\Rightarrow\) Despite behaving well, no one loves her.
4. Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because the weather is cold, thr crops are late this year.
5. Mary was worried because Tom was late.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's lateness, Mary was worried.
6. Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's bad leg, he walked slowly.
7. I came here because I want the English course.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because of wanting the English course, I came here.
8. I went to school although it was hot
\(\Rightarrow\) Despite the hot weather, I went to school.
9. Because of the dust in the room, I can't go in.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because there is the dust in the room, I can't go in.
10. Because of too much smoke, we have to wear masks.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because there is too much smole, we have to wear masks.
Good luck!
II/ Rewrite these sentences, using because:
1. Due to the cold weather, we stayed home.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because the weather was cold, we stayed home.
2. Most people hear jogging is a good exercise, so they begin to jog.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because most people hear jogging is a good exercise, they begin to jog.
3. People like to live in this country because of it's healthy climate.
\(\Rightarrow\) People like to live in this country because the climate is healthy.
4. A computer can be used for various purposes, so it becomes very popular now a days.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because a computer can be used for various purposes, it becomes very popular now a days.
5. Stacey retired in 1987, partly because of ill health.
\(\Rightarrow\) Stacey retired in 1987, partly because she was ill.
6. We were late for the meeting due to the heavy traffic.
\(\Rightarrow\) We were late for the meeting because the traffic was heavy.
7. Harry had to stay in hospital because of his broken leg.
\(\Rightarrow\) Harry had to stay in hospital because his leg was broken.
8. Our leader couldn't attend the meeting, so it was canceled.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because our leader couldn't attend the meeting, it was canceled.
9. The young couple decided not to the buy the house because of it's dilapidated condition.
\(\Rightarrow\) The young couple decided not to the buy the house because the condition was dilapidated.
10. I always enjoyed mathematics in high school, so I decided to major in it in college.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because I always enjoyed mathematics in high school, I decided to major in it in college.
Good luck!