7. We stopped our car because the traffic lights turned red
Because of the red traffic lights, we stopped our car
8.The water is unsafe to drink because it’s polluted.
Because of being polluted , the water is unsafe to drink
9. We were late the meeting because of the heavy traffic
Because the traffic was heavy, we were late the meeting
10. Harry had to stay in hospital. His leg was broken.( because/ because of)
Harry had to stay in hospital because his leg was broken / because of his broken leg
*Note:
- S1 +V1 + because + S2 + V2
(Because + S2 + V2, S1 + V1)
$\Leftrightarrow$ Because of N/ V-ing, S1 + V1 )
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