Rewrite the sentenses using bcause / because of

1. He didn't come because of his sickness.

-> ......because he was sicj, he didn't come........................................................

2. The train was late because the fog was trick.

-> ........because of the trick fog, the train was late..............................................................

3. The plane couldn't take off because ò the bad weather,

-> ....because the weather was bad, the plane couldn't take off...................................................................................

4. He left the school because hí family was poor.

-> ........because of his poor family, he left school................................................................

5. We couldn't study because of the noise.

-> ..........because it was noisy, we couldn't study.....................................................

6. I didn't go swimming because it was cold.

-> .......because of the cold weather, o didn't go swimming.......................................................

7. There students arrive late because of the bad trafic.

-> ......because the traffic is bad, these students arrive late...........................................................................

8. Marry can't sleep because she has druck a cup of strong coffee.

-> .......because of having druck a cup of strong coffee, marry can't sleep.....................................................................

9, Because of getting up early, he wasn't late for the first train.

-> .......because he got up early, he wasn't late for the first train........................................................................................

10. He was accepted for the jop because he had much experience.

-> .............because of having much experience, He was accepted for the job.................................................

Rewrite the sentenses using bcause / because of

1. He didn't come because of his sickness.

-> .....Because he was sick,He didn't come........................................................

2. The train was late because the fog was trick.

-> ........ The train was late because of the trick fog.............................................................

3. The plane couldn't take off because ò the bad weather,

-> ..........The plane couldn't take off because the weather was bad.............................................................................

4. He left the school because hí family was poor.

-> .........He left the school because of his poor family...............................................................

5. We couldn't study because of the noisy .

-> .............. We couldn't study because it was noisy .................................................

6. I didn't go swimming because it was cold.

-> ............ I didn't go swimming because of being cold.................................................

7. There students arrive late because of the bad trafic.

-> ....................There students arrive late because the traffic was bad.............................................................

8. Marry can't sleep because she has druck a cup of strong coffee.

-> ................ Marry can't sleep because of having drunk a cup of strong coffee..............................................................

9, Because of getting up early, he wasn't late for the first train.

-> ...........Because he got up early, he wasn't late for the first train....................................................................................

10. He was accepted for the jop because he had much experience.

-> ...... He was accepted for the jop because of having much experience................................................................................................

1. They have changed the date of the meeting --> The date of the meeting will have to be changed

2. It took Mary two hours to travel to the countryside last week--> Mary spent two hours traveling to the countryside last week

3. When I was a school boy, I went swimming after school every afternoon--> I used to go swimming after school every afternoon when i was a school boy

4. Ba feels worried because he gets a bad mark today--> Ba wishes he didn't get a bad mark today

5. Lan missed the bus this morning because she got up late --> Lan got up late,so she missed the bus this morning

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Câu 6:Although the result was not as good as expected, the runner – up was very calm when it announced.

A. When the runner-up announced the result, he was very calm despite the fact the result was not very good.

B. The runner-up found his performance very low when they pronounced the result.

C. When the result was announced, the runner-up was very calm although the result was not as high was expected.

D. Instead of bad result, the runner-up was very calm when announcing the news.

11. He used to live in Ha Noi when he was young.

12. They used to take a bus to school.

13. She used to get up late when she was young.

14. I used to live on a farm.

15. She used to be a famous actress.

=> He has a habit of staying up late doing his homework

1 up

2 to

3 to

4 with - in

5 at

6 down

7 off

8 of

9 after

10 up

I.       Fill the gaps with correct prepositions

1.     I started taking ………up……….. a sport when I was 7.

2.     I’m not used …to… getting up early on Sunday.

3.     I look forward ……to.. hearing from you.

4.     He was busy ……with……….his homework so he took part ………in…….. the party late.

5.     She has arrived ……at….. the hotel.

6.     I’m trying to work. Can you turn your music ………down………….?

7.     The referee sent David …………off……….for arguing with him.

8.     It wasn’t very rude …of….you to serve yourself without asking.

9.     Would you mind looking ……after….. my children for a while. I want to buy some milk for them.

10.  This is my favourite song. Turn it …………up……….!

the young man was delighted to receive his father's letter

-> The young man was delighted that he received from his father's letter.

1. I couldn't do the test because it was difficult.

Because of the difficult test, i couldn't do it.

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

In spite of getting up late, he was late for the first train

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

Despite not having enough money, she wants to buy that new car.

4. We arrived late because of the bad traffic

Because the traffic was bad, we arrived late

5. She didn't buy the house because the price was very high

Because of the high price, She didn't buy the house

6. She only accepted the job because of the high salary

Because the salary was high, she only accepted the job

7. We couldn't sleep because the weather was hot.

Because of the hot weather, we couldn't sleep

8. I enjoyed the film although the story was bored

in spite of the bored story, I enjoyed the film

9. He didn't arrive until 9 o'clock although he promised that he wouldn't be late.

In spite of promising that he wouldn't be late, he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock

10. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work

In spite of his serious illness, he was determined to finish his work

11. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired

Because of feeling tired, Mary went to bed early

11) Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap

Because of the cheapness of jeans, many people began to wearing them

12) Since he was careless, Tom lost the game

=> Because of his carelessness, Tom lost the game

13) Although she behaves well, no one loves her

Despite her good behaviour, no one loves her

14) Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year

=> Because the weather was cold, the crops are late this year

15) Mary was worried because Tom was late

=> Because of Tom's lateness, Mary was worried

16) Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.

=> Because of his bad leg, Tom walked slowly

17) I came here because I want the English course.

=> Because of wanting the English course, I came here

18) I went to school although it was hot.

=> Despite the hot weather, I went to school

19) Because of the dust in the room, I can't go in.

Because there is the dust in the room, I can't go in

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

Because of her bad cold, She didn't go to the circus with Betty