Lesson XXIII: BECAUSE OF, IN SPITE OF, REGARDLESS OF
C. BECAUSE OF, IN SPITE OF & REGARDLESS OF Previous pattern: I took my umbrella BECAUSE it was raining. I went to the movies BECAUSE my friend wanted me to go. We played tennis ALTHOUGH it was raining. We went to Detroit ALTHOUGH Mr. Smith advises us not to go. I like to take a hike in the evening WHETHER OR NOT the weather is nice. New pattern: MSB … Action Cause I took my umbrella BECAUSE OF the rain. (Respecting Cause) I went to the movies BECAUSE OF my friend. (Respecting Cause) We played tennis IN SPITE OF the rain. (Contrary to Cause) We went to Detroit IN SPITE OF Mr. Smith. (Contrary to Cause) We went to Detroit REGARDLESS OF Mr. Smith. (Ignoring Cause) Exercise: C.1. Practice BECAUSE OF Replace BECAUSE for BECAUSE OF and make necessary changes. For example: I came here because I wanted to take the English course. I CAME HERE BECAUSE OF THE ENGLISH COURSE. I stayed home because it was raining. I STAYED HOME BECAUSE OF THE RAIN. 1. Mary stayed home yesterday because she had a headache. 2. Mr. Miller is going to move to California because he likes the weather there. 3. George couldn't answer the message because he had a lot of homework to do. 4. Alice is going to Florida because she wants to visit her sister. 5. John can't go to the movies tonight because he has an exam tomorrow. 6. Mr. Jones moved to South Africa because the country has a perfect climate. 7. John got home late because the traffic was heavy. 8. The classes were cancelled because it was a holiday.
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