1)    Although she was ill, she went to school.

ð In spite of

2)    He didn’t come because he was sick.

ðHe didn’t come because of

3)    She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

ð Despite

4)    The train was late because the fog was thick.

ð Because of

5)    I accepted the job although the salary was low.

ð In spite of

6)    The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.

ðBecause of

7)    She stay at home because her mother was sick.

ðBecause of

Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences.

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.

- Despite

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

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.

- Despite........................................................................................................................................

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

Viết lại câu:

1) I couldn't come there on time beacause I got up late

-> Because of

-> If

2) This problem is very difficult. He can't solve it

-> The problem is too

-> It is such

-> The problem is so

3) He was sleppy; therefore, he went to bed early

-> Because

4) I made a mistake because I was very tired

-> Because of

5) These cars are cheap but they last a long time

-> Even thought

6) Because of being tired, he didn't walk to the station

-> Because

2. He didn’t come because he was sick.
- He didn’t come because of.........................................................................................................
- He didn’t come because of.........................................................................................................
3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
- Despite........................................................................................................................................ 
- In spite of....................................................................................................................................
4. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.
- In spite of.................................................................................................................................... 
- In spite of....................................................................................................................................
5. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.
- In spite of.................................................................................................................................... 
- In spite of.................................................................................................................................... 
6. He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.
- Despite........................................................................................................................................
- Despite........................................................................................................................................ 
7. Nick is often punished because he is lazy.
- Because of..................................................................................................................................
- Because of.................................................................................................................................. 
8. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.
- Despite........................................................................................................................................
- Despite........................................................................................................................................ 
9. He is dismissed because of being late for work often.
- Because....................................................................................................................................... 
10. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.
- Because....................................................................................................................................... 
11. Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
- Because of...........................................................................

1. He can't finish the work on time because he is ill.

->Because of...................................................................................................

2. Lan didn't come to school. And Mai didn't come to school.

->Neither...............................................................................................................

3. How heavy was your brother last time?

->How much...............................................................................................................