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Present Tenses – Clauses of Reason

I, GRAMMAR
1. Tenses: Simple Present & Simple continuous
2. Clauses of reason (mệnh đề nguyên nhân)
Mệnh đề trạng ngữ chỉ lý do là mệnh đề phụ nêu ra nguyên nhân của hành động được nêu trong
mệnh đề chính. Mệnh đề chỉ lý do thường được nối với mệnh đề chính bằng các liên từ "because, since,
as" (lưu ý since và as thường đặt ở đầu câu). Ngoài ra còn có các cụm từ chỉ lý do thường được bắt đầu
bằng các từ "because of, due to".
Because / Since / As + S1 + V1, S2 + V2. Because of / Due to / Owing to / On account of / As
a result of / As a consequence of + N/V-ing, S2 + V2.
As he drove carelessly, he had an accident. .........................................................................................
She failed the test because she didn’t study hard .........................................................................................

II, PRACTICE
Ex1. Give the correct form of the words in the blank (Using present simple or continuous tense).
1. I (not play) __________________ football now. I’m tired.
2. Look! They (study) __________________ in the library.
3. Vy and Phong (not do) __________________ their homework.
4. Now I (have) __________________ an English lesson with Mr Lee.
5. Phong, Vy and Duy (ride) __________________ their bicycles to school now.
6. He (drive) ____________ to the office every day.
7. ___________ she _________ (learn) English now?
8. Be quiet! We (study)______________in the library.
9. They like (spend) ________________ their vacation on the beach.
10. At break time, I (go)__________ to the library and (read) __________some books.
Ex2. Give the correct form of the words in the blank (Using present simple and continuous tense).
1. Look! The dog (swim) __________________in the river.
2. She (enjoy) __________________ her holiday with her family.
3. Listen! Someone (knock) __________________ at the door.
4. Be quiet! We (study) __________________ in the library.
5. Lan (do) __________________ her homework in her room at present.
6. They (not watch) __________________TV at home. They are going downtown now.
7. My grandfather usually (read) _____________ a newspaper in the early morning.
8. The boys (play) __________________football in the yard.
9. ______ you __________ (like) this film?
10. Luong Xuan Truong (play) _____________ football in Korea at the moment.
Ex3. Complete the sentences. Use “because” or “because of”
1. Liz borrowed some money _____ she wants to buy a car. (because/ because of)
2. Jack travelled a lot _______ his job. (because/ because of)
3. Manir and Alberto were late __________ a flat tire. (because/ because of)
4. Kim studied for three hours _________ he had a big test. (because/ because of)
5. Aldie moved to the city __________ her husband’s job. (because/ because of)
6. Tony couldn’t drive his car _________ the broken window. (because/ because of)
7. Koka couldn’t sleep last night ________ she had a headache. (because/ because of)
8. Jasmine gets the job _________ she is well-qualified for the position. (because/ because of)
9. Alex was late this morning ________ his broken car. (because/ because of)
10. Max bought a present __________ today is his mother’s birthday. (because/ because of)
Ex4. Rewrite the following sentences.
1. Because Hong was clever, she could do that assignment very fast.
=> Because of .........................................................................................................
2. Because the storm was so dangerous, I couldn't go to school.
=> Because of .........................................................................................................
3. His father asked him not to go to school because he was sick.
=> Because of .........................................................................................................
4. She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were low.
=> Because of .........................................................................................................
5. Because I was hard - working, I passed the exam.
=> Because of .........................................................................................................
Ex5. Rewrite the following 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......................................................................................................