Because of, In Spite of and Regardless of

By : Imroati Istibsyaroh Ar Ruhimat / 120210401031

Because of

Because Of has the same meaning but different use with because.

Because Of is followed by Noun / Gerunds

Because followed by Clause

Give the reason for the main clause

Examples :

Mr. Jones moved to Arizona because the state has a dry climateMain clause Conj Sub clause

Mr. Jones moved to Arizona because of the dry climateMain clause Conj Sub clause

(Noun)

In Spite of / Despite

In spite of has the same meaning but different use with although and even though.

In Spite of is followed by Noun / Gerunds

Although is followed by Clause

Expresses an idea that is in contrast/in opposition with the main clause

Examples :

George went too although he had a classMain clause Conj Sub clause

George went too in spite of his classMain clause Conj Sub clause

(Noun)

Regardless of

Regardless of has the same meaning but different use with whether or not

Regardless of is followed by Noun / Gerunds

Whether or not is followed by Clause

Something which can’t influence the main idea

Examples :

I can finish my homework whether or not you help meMain clause Conj Sub clause

I can finish my homework regardless of your helpMain clause Conj Sub clause

(Noun)

Answer

1. Mary stayed home yesterday because of her headache.

2. Mr. Jones moved to Arizona because of the dry climate.

3. We stayed all of afternoon in spite of the rain.

4. We swam in the lake in spite of the cold water.

5. I continue my study regardless of a good television program.

Question

• Change the conjunction into because of, in spite of and regardless of!1. Mary stayed home yesterday because she had a

headache.

2. Mr. Jones moved to Arizona because the state has a dry climate.

3. We stayed all afternoon although it began to rain.

4. We swam in the lake although the water was cold.

5. I continue my study wheter or not there’s a good televisio program