Because + S + V ( bởi vì ....

Ví dụ : Because he is handsome , he has a lot of girlfriends

Because of + N/ VING ( Bởi vì ... )

Ví dụ : because of his being handsome , ....
Because of his handsomeness , he has a lot ....

Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with because or because of

(Bài tập 1: Hoàn thành câu với because hoặc because of)

1.I couldn’t arrive on time ………. I missed the train.( because )

2.We canceled the trip ………. The bad weather.( because of )
3.We hurried indoors ………. it was raining. ( because )
4.I am not allowed into the club ………. I am not 21 years old yet.( because )
5.She passed the test ………. she had a good teacher.( because )
6.I couldn’t understand him ………. his strange accent.( because of )
7.She didn’t pass the test ………. she didn’t study well. (because )
8.He can’t walk ………. arthritis.(because of )
9.I prefer driving ………. I want to listen to music in the car.( because )
10.We got into trouble ………. you.( because of )
Exercise 2: Rewrite the sentences so that their meaning stays the same with because or because
of

(Bài tập 2:Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi với because hoặc because of)

1. The train was delayed because there was a thick fog.

S ( thing : there is, there are ,…) + tobe + adj
= A/an/the/one’s + adj + N

=> Because of …the thick fog…………………………………………………………………

2. Because of his honesty, he gains everyone’s trust.

=> Because ……………………………………………………………………

3. The cake was delicious because she followed the recipe carefully.

=> Because of ……her careful …following the recipe , the cake was delicious

4. She was absent from school because her mother was sick.

=> Because of ……………………………………………………………………

5. Because of her dedication to education, she earned a scholarship.

=> Because …she dedicated…to education , she …

6. Because she saved money, she could afford the trip.

=> Because of ……………………………………………………………………

7. We couldn’t study because some classmates were noisy in class.

=> Because of ……………………………………………………………………

8. Mary can’t sleep because of her husband’s loud snoring.

=> Because ……………………………………………………………………

9. All the teachers love him because his academic performance and conduct are good.

=> Because of ……………………………………………………………………

10. He was praised at work because of his innovative ideas.

=> Because ……………………………………………………………………

Task 3. Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets in your sentences.
1. I couldn't sleep. I was very tired.
(despite) I couldn't sleep despite being vey tired.
2. They have very little money. They are happy.
(in spite of) ................................
3. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village.
(although) ...................................
4. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly.
(in spite of) ................................
5. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other.
(despite) ....................................
6. I got very wet in the rain. I was only out for five minutes.
(even though) ................................