Exercise 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

1. Mary came to class late. Her motorbike had a puncture.

→ Because__________________________________.

2. Due to the cold weather, we stayed home.

→ Because__________________________________.

3. People like to live in this country because of its healthy climate.

→ Because__________________________________.

4. A computer can be used for various purposes, so it becomes very popular nowadays.

→ Because__________________________________.

5. Stacey retired in 1987, partly because of ill health.

→ Because__________________________________.

6. We were late for the meeting due to the heavy traffic.

→ Because__________________________________.

7. Harry had to stay in hospital because of his broken leg.

→ Because__________________________________.

8. Our leader couldn’t attend the meeting, so it was canceled.

→ Because__________________________________.

9. The young couple decided not to buy the house because of its dilapidated condition.

→ Because__________________________________.

10. I always enjoyed mathematics in high school, so I decided to major in it in college.

→ Because__________________________________.