Date of teaching: 15/01 – 02/02/2018
Class: 91,2,3
Week: 22+ 23 + 24
TOPIC 10: BECAUSE / BECAUSE OF * ALTHOUGH / DESPITE
I.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
1. Because + S (pronoun) +
Because of
be
+ Possessive
+
+
adj …..
Noun
Ex: Because she was ill, she couldn’t go to school
Because of her illness, she couldn’t go to school.
2. Because +
Because of
S (noun)
+ the
+
be
+ adj
+
+
adj …..
Noun
Because the weather was hot, I couldn’t sleep well.
Because of the hot weather, I couldn’t sleep well.
3. Because + S (pronoun) +
Because of
VERB +
+ Possessive + adj +
adv …..
Noun
Because she behaves well, everyone loves her.
Because of her good behavior, everyone loves her.
4. Because + (S+ have) THERE + BE + (a /an) +
Because of
+
(a/an) +
ADJ +
ADJ +
5. Because +
+
ADVERB + ADJ
+
ADJ +
S (Pronoun) +
Because of + Possessive
TO BE
NOUN
Noun
Noun
Because she is extremely beautiful, everyone admires her.
Because of her extreme beauty, everyone admire her.
6. Because + S (Noun)
+
TO BE
Because of + the Noun (V3)
+
of
7. Because + S (Noun) +
Because of + a/ an/ the (ADJ)
VERB
+
+
+
V3
Noun
+ (ADVERB)
NOUN
+ of +
Noun
Because this boy behaved kindly, I love him so much.
Because of the kind behavior of this boy, I love him so much.
8. Because + S1 (Noun/ Pronoun) + VERB
S2)
Because of + possessive
S2)
II.
+ (not) Ving
+ O …., S2 +V2 +… (S1 #
+ O …., S2 +V2 +… (S1 #
AIMS:
Student know how to turn from “because into because” and
“although/ though/ even though into in spite of/ despite ”
III. PRACTICE:
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 stay 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
......................................................................................................
16. His wife usually gives him a list because he often forgets things.
Because of
......................................................................................................
17. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.
Despite
......................................................................................................
18. Though Kid has failed so often, he has never been disappointed.
Despite
......................................................................................................
19. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.
In spite of
......................................................................................................
20. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
He ate all the fruits despite.......................................................................................
21. He left school because his life was hard.
Because of