Clauses and phrases (although, in spite of, because, because of)

Exercise 1: Rewrite the sentences 
1. Although Henry is a millionaire, he hates spending money.
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2. Mark went on working although he felt unwell.
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3. They slept soundly although the night air was hot.
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4. . Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied.
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5. Although the boat was full of water, it sailed on.
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6. Although the children were poor, they seemed happy.
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7. We couldn’t get tickets although we queued for an hour.
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8. I enjoyed the film although the story was silly.
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9. He didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock although he promised that he wouldn’t be late.
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10. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work.
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11. I’ve still got the camera because no one has claimed it.
@Because it 	
12. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.
@Because 	
13. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. >>In spite of
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14. We understand him in spite of his strong accent. >> Although
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15. Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled.>> Despite
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16. Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.>> Though
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17. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. >>Although
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18. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. >>Despite
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19. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. >> Although
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20. Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test.>> Despite
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21. In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile.>> Although
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22. My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. >>Despite
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23. In spite of a headache, he enjoyed the film.>> Although
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24. My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying.>>In spite of
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25. He isn’t happy although he is very rich. >>Despite
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26. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied.>> Despite
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27. Although he often tells lies, many people believe him.>> Despite
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28. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick.>> Because of
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29. She went to bed early because she felt tired. >>Because of
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30. Margaret stayed at home because her mother was sick.>> Because of
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31. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.>> Because of
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32. I couldn’t read the letter because it was dark.>> Because of
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33. I can’t study because it is noisy.>> Because of
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34. The train come late because it was foggy.>> Because of
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35. The train was late because the fog was thick.>> Because of
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36. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot.>> Because of
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37. All the teacher love him because his conduct is good.>> Because of
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38. Because there was a traffic accident, I went to school late.>> Because of
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39. Because there is a shortage of meet, we had to live on beans.>> Because of
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40. Because there was a lack of water, many trees died rapidly.>> Because of
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41. She walked slowly because her leg was injured.>> Because of
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42. Because it was sunny, we decided to go camping.>> Because of
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Exercise 2 : Complete these sentences, using because or because of + one of these phrases :
the strong wind	growing unrest in the country
my computer isn’t working	I can hear the waves
flooding on the road	the mist
the streets were covered in ice	my mother has arrived
her illness	prices were falling
1. _____, I won’t be able to meet you on Thursday after all.
@Because my mother has arrived, I won’t be able to meet you on Thursday after all.
2. She couldn’t complete the work _____.
@ She couldn’t complete the work because of her illness.
3. The boat couldn’t put to sea _____.
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4. _____, they couldn’t sell their house.
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5. I can’t print out the letter _____.
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6. When we got to the top of the hill we couldn’t see anything _____.
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7. She walked carefully _____.
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8. We must be near the beach, _____.
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9. The Prime Minister returned home _____.
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10. We couldn’t get to his house _____.
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Exercise 4 : Complete the sentences with although/ in spite of/ because/ because of.
1. ____________ the meeting’s at 2.00, I won’t be late to see you.
2. ____________ I told the absolute truth, no one would believe me.
3. The goods were never delivered ____________ the promise we had received.
4. My mother is always complaining ___________ the untidiness of my room.
5. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications.
6. It’s unsafe to travel in that country _____________ the ongoing civil war.
7. The villagers refused to leave ___________ the drought.
8. ____________ everything looked different, I had no idea where to go.
9. __________ his age, John was not hired ___________ he had the necessary qualifications.
10. You can’t enter this secure area _____________ you don’t have an official permit.
11. ___________ it was sunny, it was quite a cold day.
12. Several people in the crowd became ill and fainted ___________ the extreme heat.
13. ____________ having a bad cough, she was able to sing in the choir.
14. ___________ I had nothing for lunch but an apple, I ate dinner early.
15. Sarah can’t climb up the tree ___________ her fear of heights.
Exercise 5: 	
: Because; because of; although/ though/ even though; in spite of/ despite
 We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. >>In spite of
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We understand him in spite of his strong accent. >> Although
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 Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled.>> Despite
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Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.>> Though
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In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. >>Although
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Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. >>Despite
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 In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. >> Although
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 Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test.>> Despite
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 In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile.>> Although
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My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. >>Despite
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In spite of a headache, he enjoyed the film.>> Although
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My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying.>>In spite of
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He isn’t happy although he is very rich. >>Despite
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Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied.>> Despite
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Although he often tells lies, many people believe him.>> Despite
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Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick.>> Because of
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She went to bed early because she felt tired. >>Because of
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Margaret stayed at home because her mother was sick.>> Because of
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I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.>> Because of
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 I couldn’t read the letter because it was dark.>> Because of
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 I can’t study because it is noisy.>> Because of
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The train come late because it was foggy.>> Because of
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 The train was late because the fog was thick.>> Because of
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I can’t sleep because the weather is hot.>> Because of
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All the teacher love him because his conduct is good.>> Because of
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Because there was a traffic accident, I went to school late.>> Because of
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Because there is a shortage of meet, we had to live on beans.>> Because of
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Because there was a lack of water, many trees died rapidly.>> Because of
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She walked slowly because her leg was injured.>> Because of
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Because it was sunny, we decided to go camping.>> Because of
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