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1. Tom wakes his parents up .................... playing the guitar very softly.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although
2. .................... she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Because of D. Although
3. I went to the club last Saturday .................... the heavy rain.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
4. Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip.
A. Because of the rain
B. Though it is raining
C. Despite of the heavy rain
D. Though it rained
5. Although he is very old, he can walk to the station.
A. In spite of his old age B. Despite his old age C. Despite the fact that he is old D. All are correct
6. The boy can’t reach the shelf .................... he’s not tall enough.
A. because B. although C. even though D. and
7. Nam failed the final exam .................... he was lazy.
A. while B. though C. because D. but
8. We didn’t go for a walk .................... it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
9. I’m learning English .................... I want to get a better job.
A. or B. because C. therefore D. but
10. Lan couldn’t pass the exam .................... she is too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
11. Many people believe him .................... he often tells a lie.
A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of
12. .................... her poverty, she feels happy.
A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of
13. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work
B. Despite he worked hard
C. Though he worked hard
D. Although hard work
14. Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well.
A. that he did not feel very well
B. despite of the fact not feeling well
C. because he did not feel very well
D. despite not feeling very well
15. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.
A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
16. She couldn’t unlock it .................... she had the wrong key.
A. while B. but C. though D. because
17. We watched TV the whole evening .................... we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so D. but
18. They decided not to go out for a meal .................... they were too tired.
A. so B. because C. but D. if
19. Last night we came to the show late .................... the traffic was terrible
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
20. .................... his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. Because B. Because of C. Despite D. So
cau 1 : hoàn thành câu sau với because (of ) , (al)though , even though , despite , in spite of
1..............Although............he worked hard , he did not receive any praise
2 he ate the chocolate cake .............even though................ he is on diet
3 ........Despite...........the high prices , my daughters insist on going to the movies every saturday
4 ............Though..........it was cold , i went out
5 .......Although..............john did not study hard , he succeeded
cau2 : 1 ......................... he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car
a in spite b in spite of c despite d although
2 .........................., he walked to the station
a despite being tired b although to be tired c in spite being tired d despite tired
3 she left him .....................she still loved him
a even if b even though c in spite of d despite
4 ................... her lack of hard work , she was promoted
a because b even though c in spite of d despite
5 ........................they are twin brothers , they do not look like
a although b because of c because d in spite of
6 julie failed the exam ......................... of working very hard
a despite b in spite c even if d though
7 she walked home by herself .................... she knew that it was dangerous
a if b though c because d which
8 ......................they are brother , they do not look like
a although b even c despite d in spite of
9 she left him .......................... she still loved him
a in spite b even though c in spite of d despite
10 he refused to give up work , ......................he's won a million pounds
a despite b however c even though d as though
1. Mary doesn’t go to school because she is ill
=>Because of her illness ,Mary doesn’t go to school.
2. Our guests arrived late because of the heavy rain
=>Because it rained heavily, Our guests arrived late.
3. Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him
=>Because my friend is absent .I have to copy the lesson for him
4. This boy is ignorant because he is lazy
=>Because of his laziness,This boy is ignorant.
5. My friend was absent because of his illness
=>Because my friend was ill,he was absent .
6. As he has behaved badly, he must be punished
=>Because of his bad behaivior,he must be punished.
7. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job
=>In spite of having a good salary,he was unhappy in his job.
8. We went out in spite of the rain
=>Although it rained,we went out.
9. Though he was poor, he wasn’t always unhappy
=>Despite being poor.he wasn’t always unhappy
10. The little boy crossed the street although the traffic was heavy
=>In spite of heavy traffic,The little boy crossed the street.
11. She decided to accept the job although the salary was low
=>Despite low salary,She decided to accept the job.
12. Although he had a bad cold, William still went to work
=>In spite of having a bad cold,William still went to work
13. Life is short, yet we still waste a lot of time
=>Though life is short,we still waste a lot of time.
14. In spite of all my careful plans, a lot of things went wrong
=>Although my plans were careful,a lot of things went wrong...
15. In spite of his age, Mr. Bensons runs seven miles before breakfast
=>Although Mr.benson is ols,he runs seven miles before breakfast
16. In spite of the bad weather, the pilot will bring the plane down safely
=>Though the weather is bad,the pilot will bring the plane down safely
17. Cars cause pollution but people still want them
=>Although Cars cause pollution , people still want them
18. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car
=>In spite of his broken leg,he managed to get out of the car
19. They got wet to the skin because of heavy rain
=>It rained heavily so They got wet to the skin
20. Not having enough money, I didn’t buy the computer
=>Because I don't have enough money, I didn’t buy the computer
21. The joke was funny, but no one laughed
=>Although The joke was funny,no one laughed
22. The café was crowded, but we found a table
=>Although The café was crowded, we found a table
23. Since he was careless, Tim lost his job
=>Because of his careless ness, Tim lost his job
24. She was seriously ill but she enjoyed life very much
=>Although She was seriously ill , she enjoyed life very much
25. He crashed his car although he drove carefully
=>Despite driving carefully, He crashed his car
26. Although the weather was very hot, they continued playing football
=>In spite of hot weather,they continued playing football
I. Rewrite VERB or NOUN
1) She cooks very well.
She is a...................good cook.........................................................................
2) My aunt teaches English very well.
My aunt is...............AN GOOD NEGLISH TEACHER.........................................................................
3) He cycles very slowly.
He is...........SLOW CYCLER....................................................................................
4) He types carefully .
He is.............CAREFUL TYPIST....................................................................................
5) These children are quick runners.
These children can.............RUN QUICKLY...........................................................
6) My father plays soccer very well.
My father is a............GOOD SOCCER PLAYER............................................................................
7) I drive very badly.
I am a...................BAD DRIVER.............................................................................
8) She sings very beautifully
She is a...................BEAUTIFUL SINGER..........................................................................
9) He works very hard.
He is.......................HARD WORKER.................................................................................
10)Tom swims very fast.
Tom is................FAST SWIMMER...............................................................................
REWITE SENTENSES
I, Rewrite" Although/ Despite / In spite of "and " Because/ Because of"
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..............MARY'S SICKNESS, SHE 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 BEING SICK , MY MOTHER 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 GRADES , HE ...................WAS ADMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY................................................................................
7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
Despite..........THE FACT THAT she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.....................................................................................................
8) In spite of his god salary ,Tom gave up his job.
Although......TOM GOT GOOD SALARY M HE GAVE UP HIS JOB.....................................................................................................
9) Though he had not finished the paper , he went to sleep.
In spite of..........THE FACT THAT ...............he had not finished the paper , he went to sleep......................................................................................
10) In spite of the high prices , my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though........IT HAS HIGH PRICES , .my daughter insists on going to the movies.................................................................
I. Rewrite VERB or NOUN
1) She cooks very well.
She is a....good cook...................
2) My aunt teaches English very well.
My aunt is......a good English teacher........................
3) He cycles very slowly.
He is.......a slow cyclist...................
4) He types carefully .
He is.......a careful typist......................
5) These children are quick runners.
These children can.....run quickly............
6) My father plays soccer very well.
My father is a......good soccer player...........................
7) I drive very badly.
I am a.....bad driver...............................................
8) She sings very beautifully
She is a..beautiful singer...........................................
9) He works very hard.
He is...a hard worker..............
10)Tom swims very fast.
Tom is......a fast swimmer.............................
REWITE SENTENSES
I, Rewrite" Although/ Despite / In spite of "and " Because/ Because of"
1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of........being a poor student, he studied very well....................
2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
Because of.....her sickness, 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 mothet told me..............
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 grades, 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 god salary ,Tom gave up his job.
Although.......Tom had a good salary, he gave up his job
9) Though he had not finished the paper , he went to sleep.
In spite of.....having not 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............
III.
1. Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because of the cheapness, many people began to wearing jeans.
2. Since he was careless, Tom lost the game.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's carelessness, he lost the game.
3. Although she behaves well, no one loves her.
\(\Rightarrow\) Despite behaving well, no one loves her.
4. Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because the weather is cold, thr crops are late this year.
5. Mary was worried because Tom was late.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's lateness, Mary was worried.
6. Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's bad leg, he walked slowly.
7. I came here because I want the English course.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because of wanting the English course, I came here.
8. I went to school although it was hot
\(\Rightarrow\) Despite the hot weather, I went to school.
9. Because of the dust in the room, I can't go in.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because there is the dust in the room, I can't go in.
10. Because of too much smoke, we have to wear masks.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because there is too much smole, we have to wear masks.
Good luck!
II/ Rewrite these sentences, using because:
1. Due to the cold weather, we stayed home.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because the weather was cold, we stayed home.
2. Most people hear jogging is a good exercise, so they begin to jog.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because most people hear jogging is a good exercise, they begin to jog.
3. People like to live in this country because of it's healthy climate.
\(\Rightarrow\) People like to live in this country because the climate is healthy.
4. A computer can be used for various purposes, so it becomes very popular now a days.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because a computer can be used for various purposes, it becomes very popular now a days.
5. Stacey retired in 1987, partly because of ill health.
\(\Rightarrow\) Stacey retired in 1987, partly because she was ill.
6. We were late for the meeting due to the heavy traffic.
\(\Rightarrow\) We were late for the meeting because the traffic was heavy.
7. Harry had to stay in hospital because of his broken leg.
\(\Rightarrow\) Harry had to stay in hospital because his leg was broken.
8. Our leader couldn't attend the meeting, so it was canceled.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because our leader couldn't attend the meeting, it was canceled.
9. The young couple decided not to the buy the house because of it's dilapidated condition.
\(\Rightarrow\) The young couple decided not to the buy the house because the condition was dilapidated.
10. I always enjoyed mathematics in high school, so I decided to major in it in college.
\(\Rightarrow\) Because I always enjoyed mathematics in high school, I decided to major in it in college.
Good luck!
1. I couldn't do the test because it was difficult.
Because of the difficult test, i couldn't do it.
2. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train
In spite of getting up late, he was late for the first train
3. Although my friend doesn't have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.
Despite not having enough money, she wants to buy that new car.
4. We arrived late because of the bad traffic
Because the traffic was bad, we arrived late
5. She didn't buy the house because the price was very high
Because of the high price, She didn't buy the house
6. She only accepted the job because of the high salary
Because the salary was high, she only accepted the job
7. We couldn't sleep because the weather was hot.
Because of the hot weather, we couldn't sleep
8. I enjoyed the film although the story was bored
in spite of the bored story, I enjoyed the film
9. He didn't arrive until 9 o'clock although he promised that he wouldn't be late.
In spite of promising that he wouldn't be late, he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock
10. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work
In spite of his serious illness, he was determined to finish his work
11. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired
Because of feeling tired, Mary went to bed early
11) Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap
Because of the cheapness of jeans, many people began to wearing them
12) Since he was careless, Tom lost the game
=> Because of his carelessness, Tom lost the game
13) Although she behaves well, no one loves her
Despite her good behaviour, no one loves her
14) Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year
=> Because the weather was cold, the crops are late this year
15) Mary was worried because Tom was late
=> Because of Tom's lateness, Mary was worried
16) Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.
=> Because of his bad leg, Tom walked slowly
17) I came here because I want the English course.
=> Because of wanting the English course, I came here
18) I went to school although it was hot.
=> Despite the hot weather, I went to school
19) Because of the dust in the room, I can't go in.
Because there is the dust in the room, I can't go in
20. She didn't go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.
Because of her bad cold, She didn't go to the circus with Betty
1. i couldn't do the test because it was difficult
=> Because of the difficult 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
=> In spite of the difficulties in 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 lever cancer.
5. although my friend doesn't have money , she wans to buy that new car
=> Despite not having money,she wants to buy that new car.
6. although mai didn't speak english well, she decided to live in london
=> In spite of not speaking English well, 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 homwork carefully
=> Despite being tired, Lan did all her homework carefully.
9. evrybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty
=> Although she is poor, everybody 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 his sickness, Peter didn't go to school yesterday.
12. mary went to bed early because she felt tired
=> Because of feeling tired, Mary went to bed early.
13.she didn't go to thr circus with betty because she had a bad cold
=> Because of the bad cold, she didn't go to the circus with betty.
14. john succeeded in his exam because he work hard
=> Because of working hard, John succeeded in his exam.
15. she stayed at home because her mother was sick
=> Because of her mother sickness, she stayed at home.
16.i like him because his father is kind to me
=> Because of his father kindness, I like him.
17. i couldn't do the test because it was difficult
=> Because of the difficult test, I couldn;t do it.
18. 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.
19.although i am hugry, i can't eat now
=> Despite being hungry, I can't eat now
20. despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city
=> Though the streets are narrow, many people drives cars in this city.
21. in spite of the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movie
=> Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to movie.
22. they worked very hard inspite of their old age
=> Despite being old, they worked very hard.
1. i couldn't do the test because it was difficult
=> Because of the difficult 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
=> In spite of the difficulties in 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 lever cancer.
5. although my friend doesn't have money , she wans to buy that new car
=> Despite not having money,she wants to buy that new car.
6. although mai didn't speak english well, she decided to live in london
=> In spite of not speaking English well, 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 homwork carefully
=> Despite being tired, Lan did all her homework carefully.
9. evrybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty
=> Although she is poor, everybody 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 his sickness, Peter didn't go to school yesterday.
12. mary went to bed early because she felt tired
=> Because of feeling tired, Mary went to bed early.
13.she didn't go to thr circus with betty because she had a bad cold
=> Because of the bad cold, she didn't go to the circus with betty.
14. john succeeded in his exam because he work hard
=> Because of working hard, John succeeded in his exam.
15. she stayed at home because her mother was sick
=> Because of her mother sickness, she stayed at home.
16.i like him because his father is kind to me
=> Because of his father kindness, I like him.
17. i couldn't do the test because it was difficult
=> Because of the difficult test, I couldn;t do it.
18. 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.
19.although i am hugry, i can't eat now
=> Despite being hungry, I can't eat now
20. despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city
=> Though the streets are narrow, many people drives cars in this city.
21. in spite of the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movie
=> Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to movie.
22. they worked very hard inspite of their old age
=> Despite being old, they worked very hard.
cau1 : choose the best answer :
1 .............. it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat
a in spite b in spite of c however d although
2 ............. of the committee , i’d like to thank you for your generous donation .
a according b on behalf c together d in addition
3 ................. he was not feeling very well , mr. graham went to visit his aunt as usual .
a although b however c therefore d still
4 ............. he had no money for a bus , he had to walk all the way home .
a for b thus c so d as
5 ............... to an accident in the high street , traffic is moving very slowly on the london road
a through b owing c because d since
6 of course i’m a christian ................. i expect everyone who works here to be a christian too
a since b then c and d but
7 the ...................... the disaster was angine failure , not human error
a reason by b reason on c reason why d reason for
8 we have to start early ................. we will not be late
a so that b that c because d because of
9 she came in quietly .................. not to wake the baby
a as if b so as c such as d if so
10 he was offered the job ...................... his qualifications were poor
a despite b in spite of c even though d whereas
Sentence ←→ Noun Phrase:
1) In spite of being so lazy, he passed the exam.
--> Although he is so lazy, he passed the exam.
2) Despite being rich, he doesn't buy anything.
--> Though he is rich, he doesn't buy anything.
3) Inspite of her beauty, she is very lazy.
--> Even though she is beautiful, she is very lazy.
4) Despite the cloudy weather, they wanted to go for a walk.
--> They wanted to go for a walk although the weather was cloudy
5) Nam can finish his homework in spite of the difficult exercises.
--> Although the exercises are difficult , Nam can finish his homework
6) In spite of the bad weather, they wanted to go out.
--> Although the weather was bad, they wanted to go out.
7) Despite the heavy rain, the weather wasn't cold.
--> The weather wasn't cold although it rained heavily
8) Although she is ill, she goes to school every morning.
--> Despite being ill, she goes to school every morning.
9) The exercise was difficult but he could find the answer.
--> Athough The exercise was difficult he could find the answer.
10) I'm seriously sick, so i don't want to go out.
--> BecauseI'm seriously sick, i don't want to go out.
11) Because of the polluted water, we can't swim in the water.
--> Because the water is polluted , we can't swim in the water.
12) As a fast runner, he won the prize.
--> Because he ran fast, he won the prize.
13) Because of the heavy rain, we didn't go out for a walk.
--> Because it rained heavily, we didn't go out for a walk.
Sentence ←→ Noun Phrase:
1) In spite of being so lazy, he passed the exam.
--> Although he was so lazy,he passed the exam.
2) Despite being rich, he doesn't buy anything.
--> Though he is rich,he doesn't buy anything.
3) Inspite of her beauty, she is very lazy.
--> Even though she is beautiful,she is very lazy.
4) Despite the cloudy weather, they wanted to go for a walk.
--> They wanted to go for a walk although the weather is cloudy
5) Nam can finish his homework in spite of the difficult exercises.
--> Although the exercises are difficult,Nam can finish his homework.
6) In spite of the bad weather, they wanted to go out.
--> Although the weather was bad,they wanted to go out.
7) Despite the heavy rain, the weather wasn't cold.
--> The weather wasn't cold although it rained heavily.
8) Although she is ill, she goes to school every morning.
--> Despite her illness,she goes to school every morning.
9) The exercise was difficult but he could find the answer.
--> Athough the exercise was difficult,he could find the answer.
10) I'm seriously sick, so i don't want to go out.
--> Because I'm seriously sick,I don't want to go out.
11) Because of the polluted water, we can't swim in the water.
--> Because the water is polluted,we can't swim in the water.
12) As a fast runner, he won the prize.
--> Because he ran so fast,he won the prize.
13) Because of the heavy rain, we didn't go out for a walk.
--> Because it rained heavily,we didn't go out for a walk
Exercise 7: Choose the best option to complete the sentences.
1. Tom wakes his parents up .................... playing the guitar very softly.
A. because B. in spite of
C. because of D. although
2. .................... she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.
A. In spite of B. Because
C. Because of D. Although
3. I went to the club last Saturday .................... the heavy rain.
A. because of B. because
C. in spite of D. though
4. Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip.
A. Because of the rain B. Though it is raining
C. Despite of the heavy rain D. Though it rained
5. Although he is very old, he can walk to the station.
A. In spite of his old age
B. Despite his old age
C. Despite the fact that he is old
D. All are correct
6. The boy can’t reach the shelf .................... he’s not tall enough.
A. because B. although
C. even though D. and
7. Nam failed the final exam .................... he was lazy.
A. while B. though C. because D. but
8. We didn’t go for a walk .................... it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
9. I’m learning English .................... I want to get a better job.
A. or B. because C. therefore D. but
10. Lan couldn’t pass the exam .................... she is too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
11. Many people believe him .................... he often tells a lie.
A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of
12. .................... her poverty, she feels happy.
A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of
13. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard
C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work
14. Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well.
A. that he did not feel very well
B. despite of the fact not feeling well
C. because he did not feel very well
D. despite not feeling very well
15. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.
A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
16. She couldn’t unlock it .................... she had the wrong key.
A. while B. but C. though D. because
17. We watched TV the whole evening .................... we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so D. but
18. They decided not to go out for a meal .................... they were too tired.
A. so B. because C. but D. if
19. Last night we came to the show late .................... the traffic was terrible
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
20. .................... his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. Because B. Because of C. Despite D. So