1. Because there is an increase in cyberbullying, many schools have to update their anti-bullying policies.
$\rightarrow$ Because of the increase in cyberbullying, many schools have to update their anti-bullying policies.
2. Although the police are using new methods to control crime in the city, crime figures are still high.
$\rightarrow$ Despite using new methods to control crime in the city, crime figures are still high.
3. Many teenagers have to deal with physical bullying. They also have to deal with cyberbullying.
$\rightarrow$ In addition to dealing with physical bullying, many teenagers also have to deal with cyberbullying.
4. Many teenagers are afraid or not sure if they are bullied or not, so they don't do anything about their situation.
$\rightarrow$ Many teenagers are afraid or unsure if they are being bullied, so they don't take any action about their situation.
5. In spite of developing health problems, some people continue to drink too much.
$\rightarrow$ Although they develop health problems, some people continue to drink too much.
6. Because of test anxiety, some students suffer from stress and fail to do well in their exams.
$\rightarrow$ Because of test anxiety, some students suffer from stress and fail to perform well in their exams.
7. I'm getting anxious about my English exam, and I don't think I have enough time to revise for it.
$\rightarrow$ Besides feeling anxious about my English exam, I don't think I have enough time to revise for it.
8. The Internet is a great source of information, but it may not be reliable.
$\rightarrow$ While the Internet is a great source of information, it may not be reliable.
VI. Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words in brackets.
1. Because of bullying (bully), she was scared of going to school.
2. In addition to living (live) in poverty, many children experience health problems.
3. Despite having (have) interesting ideas, my brother was too shy to discuss them with his classmates.
4. In spite of the support (supportive) of our teacher, we were not allowed to carry out the social awareness campaign.
5. Although poverty is (be) a major issue in the city, little has been done about it so far.
VII. There is a mistake in each item. Find the mistake and correct it.
1. In addition with health problems, alcohol could also cause memory loss.
Correction: In addition **to** health problems,
2. My parents had to deal with many problems. Besides **of** this, they worked very hard to save money for a house.
Correction: Besides **this**,
3. Many people in my neighbourhood have lost their jobs. As result,**crime has increased** .
Correction: As **a** result,
4.Despite **of** our successful social awareness campaign,**there is still much work** .
Correction: Despite our successful social awareness campaign,**there is still much work left** .
5.Because **of** my teacher liked my idea so much,**I decided** .
Correction: Because my teacher liked my idea so much,**I decided**