The document discusses the conjunctions "because of", "in spite of", and "regardless of" and how they differ from similar conjunctions like "because", "although", and "whether or not". It notes that "because of", "in spite of", and "regardless of" are followed by nouns or gerunds, while the other conjunctions are followed by clauses. Examples are provided to illustrate the proper uses of each conjunction.

1. Because of, In Spite of and Regardless of
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2. 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 climate
Main clause Conj Sub clause
Mr. Jones moved to Arizona because of the dry climate
Main clause Conj Sub clause
(Noun)

3. 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 class
Main clause Conj Sub clause
George went too in spite of his class
Main clause Conj Sub clause
(Noun)

4. Regardless of
 Regardless of has the same meaning but different use with whether
or not
 Regardless of is followed byNoun / 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 me
Main clause Conj Sub clause
I can finish my homework regardless of your help
Main clause Conj Sub clause
(Noun)

5. 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.

6. 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