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26 tháng 3 2018

1/ because of the bad weather, she didn't start the journey.

Because...it was bad,she didn't start the journey.....

2/She went to bed early because of feeling tired.

Because of..she felt tired,she went to bed early.....

3/ she failed the test even though she studied hard.

In spite of..studying hard,she failed the test....

4/ although he was in hurry, he stopped to help the old man who fell down.

Despite..being in hurry, he stopped to help the old man who fell down. .....

26 tháng 3 2018

1/ because of the bad weather, she didn't start the journey.

Because the weather was bad, she didn't start the journey

2/She went to bed early because of feeling tired.

Because of her tiredness, she went to bed early

3/ she failed the test even though she studied hard.

In spite of studying hard, she failed the test

4/ although he was in hurry, he stopped to help the old man who fell down.

Despite being in hurry, he stopped to help the old man who fell down

1. Complete the following sentences with “because (of)”, “(al)though/even though /despite/ in spite of”. 1. __________________________ he worked hard, he didn’t receive any praise. 2. He ate the chocolate cake ______________________ he is on diet. 3. ____________________ the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday. 4. ________________________ it was cold, I went aout. 5. ________________________ John didn’t study hard, he succeeded. 6. We took many picture...
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1. Complete the following sentences with “because (of)”, “(al)though/even though
/despite/ in spite of”.
1. __________________________ he worked hard, he didn’t receive any praise.
2. He ate the chocolate cake ______________________ he is on diet.
3. ____________________ the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movies
every Saturday.
4. ________________________ it was cold, I went aout.
5. ________________________ John didn’t study hard, he succeeded.
6. We took many picture ________________________ the cloudy sky.
7. _________________________ her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories
to the children.
8. She went home early _______________________ she didn’t feel well.
9. I couldn’t get to sleep __________________________ the noise.
10. The students arrived late_________________________the traffic jam.
2. Rewrite sentences:
1. Although I have a lot of money, I am not very satistied. DESPITE
________________________________________________________________________
2. Although it rained, they still go fishing. IN SPITE OF
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Although she works hard, she doesn’t get good results. DESPITE
________________________________________________________________
4. Although he is a singer, he sings badly. IN SPITE OF
_______________________________________________________________
5. Although the exercise is difficult, she can do it easily. DESPITE
6.He isn’t happy although he is very rich. DESPITE
__________________________________________________________________
7. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. INSPITE OF
____________________________________________________________
8. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. BECAUSE OF
_____________________________________________
9. She went to bed early because she felt tired. BECAUSE OF
____________________________________________________________
10. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot. BECAUSE OF

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18 tháng 3 2020

I.

1.although

2.although

3.despite

4.although

5. although

6.in spite of

7.despite

8. because

9.because of

10.because of

II

1.Despite having a lot of money, I am not very satistied.

2.IN SPITE OF the rain, they still go fishing.

3.DESPITE working hard, she doesn’t get good results.

4. IN SPITE OF being a singer , he sings badly.

5. DESPITE the difficult exercise, she can do it easily.

6. DESPITE being very rich, He isn’t happy

7.IN SPITE OF getting a good job, he was not satisfied.

8. BECAUSE OF Mary's sickness,she didn’t go to school yesterday

9. BECAUSE OF feeling tired, She went to bed early

10. BECAUSE OF the hot weather, I can’t sleep

Rewrite the sentences, using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentence if necessary. - Peter didn't go to school yesterday because he was sick. ( because of ) - Mary went to bed early becau she felt tired ( because of ) - She didn't go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold ( because of ) - John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard ( because of ) - She stayed at home because her mother was sick ( because of ) - I like him because his father is kind...
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Rewrite the sentences, using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentence if necessary.

- Peter didn't go to school yesterday because he was sick. ( because of )

- Mary went to bed early becau she felt tired ( because of )

- She didn't go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold ( because of )

- John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard ( because of )

- She stayed at home because her mother was sick ( because of )

- I like him because his father is kind to me ( because of )

- I couldn't do the test because it was difficult. ( because of )

- Although I am hurry, I can't eat now ( despite )

- Despite the narrow streets,many people drive cars in this city ( although )

- In spite of the high prices,my daughters insist on going to the movie ( although )

- They worked very hard in spite of their old age ( although )

- What í the distance between Vinh anh Ha Noi city => How...........................

- I often walked to school when I was a student. => I used .......................

- Although they are short,they still love playing sports. ( In spite of )

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11 tháng 3 2017

Rewrite the sentences, using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentence if necessary.

- Peter didn't go to school yesterday because he was sick. ( because of )

PETER DIDN'T GO TO SCHOOL YESTERDAY BECAUSE OF HIS SICKNESS.

- Mary went to bed early becau she felt tired ( because of )

MARY WENT TO BED EARLY BECAUSE OF HER TIREDNESS.

- She didn't go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold ( because of )

SHE DIDN'T GO TO THE CIRCUS WITH BETTY BECAUSE OF HAVING A BAD COLD.

- John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard ( because of )

JOHN SUCCEEDED IN HIS EXAM BECAUSE OF WORKING HARD.

- She stayed at home because her mother was sick ( because of )

SHE STAYED AT HOME BECAUSE OF HER MOTHER'S SICKNESS.

- I like him because his father is kind to me ( because of )

I LIKE HIM BECAUSE OF HIS FATHER 'S KINDNESS TO ME.

- I couldn't do the test because it was difficult. ( because of )

I COULDN'T DO THE TEST BECAUSE OF ITS DIFICULTY.

- Although I am hurry, I can't eat now ( despite )

- Despite the narrow streets,many people drive cars in this city ( although )

ALTHOUGH THE STREETS ARE NARROW, MANY PEOPLE DRIVES CARS IN THE CITY.

- In spite of the high prices,my daughters insist on going to the movie ( although )

ALTHOUGH THE PRICES IS HIGH, my daughters insist on going to the movie.

- They worked very hard in spite of their old age ( although )

ALTHOUGH THEY ARE OLD, THEY WORKED VERY HARD.

- What í the distance between Vinh anh Ha Noi city => How FARR IS IT FROM VINH TO HA NOI CITY ?

- I often walked to school when I was a student. => I used TO WALK TO SCHOOL WHEN I WAS A STUDENT.

- Although they are short,they still love playing sports. ( In spite of )

IN SPITE OF BEING SHORT, THEY STILL LOVE PLAYING SPORTS.

19 tháng 3 2020

1. He isn't happy although he is very rich DESPITE

Despite being very rich, he isn't happy

2. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied INSPITE OF

In spite of getting a good job, he was not satisfied

3. Mary didn't go to school yesterday because she was sick BECAUSE OF

Mary didn't go to school yesterday because of her sickness

4. She went to bed early because she felt tired BECAUSE OF

Because of feeling tired, she went to bed early

5. I can't sleep because the weather is hot BECAUSE OF

I can't sleep because of the hot weather

22 tháng 3 2020

thanks

Rewrite the following sentences : 1. I couldn't do the test although it wasn't difficult. => In spite of...... 2. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train. => In spite of...... 3. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it. => Despite...... 4. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can't cure lever cancer. => Despite...... 5. Although my friend doesn't have enough money, she wants to buy that new car. => Despite........ 6. Although Mai didn't speak...
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Rewrite the following sentences :

1. I couldn't do the test although it wasn't difficult.

=> In spite of......

2. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.

=> In spite of......

3. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.

=> Despite......

4. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can't cure lever cancer.

=> Despite......

5. Although my friend doesn't have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.

=> Despite........

6. Although Mai didn't speak English well, she decided to live in London.

=> In spite of......

7. Although he is sick, he goes to school.

=> In spite of......

8. Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully.

=> Despite.......

9. Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty.

=> Although.......

10. They worked very hard although they were old.

=> In spite of......

11. Peter didn't go to school yesterday because he was sick.

=> Because of.......

12. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired.

=> Because of........

13. She didn't go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.

=> Because of.......

14. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard.

=> Because of.......

15. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

=> Because of.........

16. I like him because his father is kind to me.

=> Because of........

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1 tháng 3 2019

1. I couldn't do the test although it wasn't difficult.

=> In spite of the easy test, I couldn't do it.

2. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.

=> In spite of getting up early, he was late for the first train.

3. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.

=> Despite the difficult English grammar, we like to study it.

4. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can't cure lever cancer.

=> Despite being an excellent doctor, he can't cure the lever cancer.

5. Although my friend doesn't have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.

=> Despite not having enough money, my friend wants to buy that new car.

6. Although Mai didn't speak English well, she decided to live in London.

=> In spite of speaking English badly, Mai decided to live in London.

7. Although he is sick, he goes to school.

=> In spite of being sick, he goes to school.

8. Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully.

=> Despite being tired, Lan did all her homework carefully.

9. Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty.

=> Although she was poor, everyone has a great regard for her.

10. They worked very hard although they were old.

=> In spite of being old, they worked very hard.

11. Peter didn't go to school yesterday because he was sick.

=> Because of Peter's sickness, he didn't go to school yesterday.

12. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired.

=> Because of Mary's tiredness, she went to bed early.

13. She didn't go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.

=> Because of having a bad cold, she didn't go to the circus with Betty.

14. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard.

=> Because of working hard, John succeeded in his exam.

15. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

=> Because of her mother's sickness, she stayed at home.

16. I like him because his father is kind to me.

=> Because of his father's kindness, I like him.

8 tháng 8 2019

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Bài tập thực hành chuyển đổi because / because of / although / in spite of / despite … 1. Although she was ill, she went to school. - In spite of.................................................................................................................................... 2. He didn’t come because he was sick. - He didn’t come because of......................................................................................................... 3. She didn’t eat much though she...
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Bài tập thực hành chuyển đổi because / because of / although / in spite of / despite …

1. Although she was ill, she went to school.

- In spite of....................................................................................................................................

2. He didn’t come because he was sick.

- He didn’t come because of.........................................................................................................

3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

- Despite........................................................................................................................................

4. The train was late because the fog was thick.

- Because of..................................................................................................................................

5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.

- In spite of....................................................................................................................................

6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.

- Because of..................................................................................................................................

7. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

- Because of..................................................................................................................................

8. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.

- Despite........................................................................................................................................

9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.

- Because of..................................................................................................................................

10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.

- Despite........................................................................................................................................

11. We couldn’t study because it was noisy.

- Because of..................................................................................................................................

12. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.

- In spite of....................................................................................................................................

13. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.

- Despite........................................................................................................................................

14. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.

- Because of..................................................................................................................................

15. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.

- In spite of....................................................................................................................................

16. His wife usually gives him a list because he often forgets things.

- Because of..................................................................................................................................

17. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.

- Despite........................................................................................................................................

18. Though Kid has failed so often, he has never been disappointed.

- Despite........................................................................................................................................

19. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.

- In spite of....................................................................................................................................

20. He ate all the fruits though they were green.

- He ate all the fruits despite.........................................................................................................

21. He left school because his life was hard.

- Because of .................................................................................................................................

22. Although he hadn’t finished the paper, he went to sleep.

- Despite........................................................................................................................................

23. He is dismissed because of being late for work often.

- Because.......................................................................................................................................

24. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.

- Because.......................................................................................................................................

25. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.

- In spite of....................................................................................................................................

26. Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.

- Because of..................................................................................................................................

27. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.

- In spite of....................................................................................................................................

28. My neighbor couldn’t return home because of losing all of his money.

- Because.......................................................................................................................................

29. He carried the bed onto the roof of his house because of the hot weather.

- Because.......................................................................................................................................

30. I can sleep although it is hot.

- In spite of....................................................................................................................................

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22 tháng 2 2020

Bài tập thực hành chuyển đổi because / because of / although / in spite of / despite …

1. Although she was ill, she went to school.

- In spite of her illness, she went to school.

2. He didn’t come because he was sick.

- He didn’t come because of his sickness.

3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

- Despite her hunger/ being hungry, she didn’t eat much.

4. The train was late because the fog was thick.

- Because of the thick fog, the train was late.

5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.

- In spite of the low salary, I accepted the job.

6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.

- Because of the bad weather, the plane couldn't take off.

7. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

- Because of her mother's sickness, she stayed at home.

8. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.

- Despite his family's poverty, he didn't leave school.

9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.

- Because of his good conduct, all the teachers love him.

10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.

- Despite the fog, the flight was not delayed.

11. We couldn’t study because it was noisy.

- Because of the noise, we couldn't study.

12. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.

- In spite of the cold weather/the coldness, I went swimming.

13. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.

- Despite the traffic jam, these students didn’t arrive late.

14. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.

- Because of the noise, Mary can’t sleep.

15. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.

- In spite of working very hard, she didn’t get ill.

16. His wife usually gives him a list because he often forgets things.

- Because of forgetting things, his wife usually gives him a list.

17. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.

- Despite having much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.

18. Though Kid has failed so often, he has never been disappointed.

- Despite having failed so often, he has never been disappointed.

19. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.

- In spite of not having eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.

20. He ate all the fruits though they were green.

- He ate all the fruits despite being green.

21. He left school because his life was hard.

- Because of his hard life, he left school.

22. Although he hadn’t finished the paper, he went to sleep.

- Despite not having finished the paper, he went to sleep.

23. He is dismissed because of being late for work often.

- Because he is late for work often, he is dismissed.

24. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.

- Because he drove too fast, he caused a serious accident.

25. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.

- In spite of the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.

26. Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.

- Because of getting up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.

27. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.

- In spite of his strength, I’m not afraid of him.

28. My neighbor couldn’t return home because of losing all of his money.

- Because my neighbour lost all of his money, he couldn’t return home.

29. He carried the bed onto the roof of his house because of the hot weather.

- Because the weather was hot, he carried the bed onto the roof of his house.

30. I can sleep although it is hot.

- In spite of the heat, I can sleep.

Good luck!

21 tháng 2 2020

1. Although she was ill, she went to school.

- In spite of.......being ill/her illness,she went to school.............................................................................................................................

2. He didn’t come because he was sick.

- He didn’t come because of......being sick...................................................................................................

3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

- Despite.....being hungry,she didn’t eat much...................................................................................................................................

4. The train was late because the fog was thick.

- Because of......the thục fog,the train was late ............................................................................................................................

5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.

- In spite of........the low salary,i accepted the job............................................................................................................................

21 tháng 2 2020

4.thục=>thick

Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change. 1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well. In spite of ....................................................................................... 2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick Because of ..................................................................................... 3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time. Despite...
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Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

In spite of .......................................................................................

2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick

Because of .....................................................................................

3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.

Despite ...........................................................................................

4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.

In spite of .......................................................................................

5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

Because of .....................................................................................

6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.

Despite ...........................................................................................

7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

Despite ............................................................................................

8. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.

Although ..........................................................................................

9. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.

In spite of .........................................................................................

10. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

Even though ......................................................................

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23 tháng 7 2019

Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.

1.Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

⇒⇒ In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.

2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.

=> Because of her sickness, Mary could not go to school

3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.

=> Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.

4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.

=> In spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school

5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

=> Because of the big storm, I stayed at home.

6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.

=> Despite his bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university

7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

=> Despite her physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

8. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.

=> Although Tom got a good salary, he gave up his job.

9. Though he had much homework to do, he went to sleep.

=> In spite of having much homework to do ,he went to sleep

10.In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

=> Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

23 tháng 7 2019

Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.

1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
 Because of being sick,Mary couldn’t go to school.
3) Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
=> Despite the bad weather,she went to school on time.
4) My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
=> In spite of my sickness,my mother told me to go to school.
5) Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
=> Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.
6) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
 Despite Tom’s bad grade,he was admitted to the university.
7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
=> Despite her physical handicap,she has become a successful woman.
8) In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
=> Although Tom got a good salary, he gave up his job.
9) Though he had much finished the paper, he went to sleep.
=> In spite of having much finished the paper, he went to sleep.
10) In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
=> Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

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help me BÀI TẬP ÔN TẬP: BECAUSE, BECAUSE 0F; ALTHOUGH, IN SPITE OF (DESPITE) 1. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam. A. so B. although C. because D. though 2. The boy can’t reach the shelf ____ he’s not tall enough. A. because B. although C. even though D. and 3. ____ it rained, the boys played football. A. Even B. Even though C. However D. In spite of 4. _______ the traffic, I arrived on time. A. Though B. Although C. Even though D. In spite of 5. We watched TV the whole...
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BÀI TẬP ÔN TẬP: BECAUSE, BECAUSE 0F; ALTHOUGH, IN SPITE OF (DESPITE)

1. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.

A. so B. although C. because D. though

2. The boy can’t reach the shelf ____ he’s not tall enough.

A. because B. although C. even though D. and

3. ____ it rained, the boys played football.

A. Even B. Even though C. However D. In spite of

4. _______ the traffic, I arrived on time.

A. Though B. Although C. Even though D. In spite of

5. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do.

A. because B. though C. so D. but

6. ______ it was late, I decided to phone Brian.

A. Despite B. However C. In spite of D. Though

7. ______ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.

A. Although B. Because C. As D. If

8. ______ the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time.

A. In case of B. In spite of C. Because of D. But for

9. He was offered the job ______ he had no experience.

A. even though B. despite C. while D. however

10. We postponed the picnic __________

A. because it is raining heavily B. because of the raining heavily

C. because the heavily rain it was D. because it was raining heavily

11. _____her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.

A. Although B. Despite C. though D. In spite

12. She went to bed early _______she felt tired.

A. although B. despite C. because D. because of

13. I couldn’t read the letter _______ the darkness.

A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because

14. The boys were punished ___________ he made many mistakes.
A. in spite of B. because C. even though D. as if

15. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking
C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking D. However we felt cold, we kept walking

16. She decided to leave her job in the company _____ she could earn a lot of money there.
A. because B. although C. despite D. since

17. Hong didn’t participate in the English contest_________ her lack of confidence.

A. because B. because of C. since D. despite

18. He hid that letter in a draw _________ no one could read it.

A. so that B. although C. in spite of D. because

19. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that

20. In spite _____ , the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain

21. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although

22. ______ , he walked to the station .

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

23. The children slept well, despite _____

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

24. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.

A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone. B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone.

C. Though she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone. D. Though she was very busy, she could answer the phone.

25. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door.

A. Although I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door. B. Although I tried very hard, I could open the door.

C. In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door. D. I couldn't open the door, even though trying very hard.

26. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking
C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking D. However we felt cold, we kept walking

27. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story.
A. The children laughed because the story is funny. B. The children laughed because of the story funny
C. The children laughed because it was funny. D. The children laughed because the story was funny

28. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.

A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi. B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert. D. Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time.

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14 tháng 2 2020

Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

 In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.

Mary could not go to school because she was sick.

 Because of her sickness, Mary could not go to school.

Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.

 Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.

My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.

 In spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school.

Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

 Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.

Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.

 Despite his bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university.

Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

 Despite having a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.

 Although he had a good salary, Tom gave up his job.

Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.

 In spite of having not finished the paper, he went to sleep.

In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

 Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.