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__________________________________.