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Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. as B .though C. since D. despite
2. _______________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
3. _______________, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
4. ________________ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. Because B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
5. She left him _______________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
6. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. even though D. all are correct
10. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.
A. Even though Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.
B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French.
C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.
D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris.
Exercise 2: Rewrite these sentences using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentences if necessary.
1.He is so young. His acting is excellent. (Although)
Although he's so young, his acting is exellent.
2.It was noisy. The children slept well. (Despite)
Desite being noisy, the children slept well
3.All critics said this film is really boring. I was so interested in it. (Nevertheless)
All critics said this film is really boring;Nevertheless, I was so interested in it.
4.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film. (In spite of)
In spite of fascinating film poster, I don't want to see this film.
5.She prepared carefully for the casting. She wasn't chosen. (However)
She prepared carefully for the casting;however,she wasn't chosen.
6.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes. (Despite)
Despite our careful plan, we made some mistakes.
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1.always/may/His/films/have/scenes./amusing
=> His films may always have amusing scenes.
2.you/when/feel/horor/Do/watching/flim?/a/scared
=> Do you deel scared when you watch horror film ?
3.film/of/an/disappointing/cast./The/was/spite/in/all-star
=> The film was disappointing in spite of an all-star cast.
4.Despite/were/the/our/excited./story/silly/children
=> Despite the silly story, our children were excited.
5.wet/for/is depressing/This/me./weather/so
=> This wet weather is so depressing for me.
6. in/is/the/amazing./performance/Her/film
=> Her performance in the film is amazing.
7. last/films/test/morning/watched/My night/friends/had/though/they/a/this
=> My friends watched films last night though they has a test this morning.
8. out/of/We /in/rain./went/spite/the
=> We went out in spite of the rain.
9.slept/it/The/noisy/children/although/was/deeply
=> The children slept deeply although it was noisy.
10.is/see/enough/The/to/interesting/for/film/us/through.
=> The film is interesting enough for us to see through.
Clauses of concession
Pewrite the sentences:
1. In spite of her dislike for coffee , she drank it to keep herself warm.
-> Although she dislikes coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
2. He couldn't earn enough money for living although he worked hard.
-> Despite working hard, he couldn't earn enough money for living.
3, Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.
-> In spite of writing for the tickets, Jane still had to stand in line.
4. We get a good room though we didn't phone the hotel.
-> Despite not phoning the hotel, we get a good room.
5. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.
-> Although she got low grades, she was admitted to the university.
6. Despite the terrible food , he still eats in that restaurant.
-> Although the food is terrible, he still eats in that restaurant.
7. We did the test well though it was difficult.
-> In spite of the difficult test, we did it well.
8.The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
-> Despite the fact that it was foggy, the flight was not delayed.
9. Although he is talented , no one likes him.
-> In spite of his talent, no one likes him.
Rewrite:
a) Our sources of energy will soon end if we don't try to save them.
→ Unless we try to save our sources of energy, they will soon end
b) Barbare plays chess better than Mike.
→ Mike doesn't play chess as well as Barbare
c) Despite the silly story, many people enjoyed the film. (although)
Although the story is silly, many people enjoyed the film
d) Although the ticket price was high, many people went to see that film. (However)
The ticket price was high, however, many people went to see that film
e) He erforms very well, although he is young. (Despite)
Despite his young age, he performs very well
f) It was a comedy, but I didn't find it funny at all. (In spite of)
In spite of the fact that it was a comedy, i didn't find it funny at all
g) The film was so boring. However, Jack saw it from beginning to end. (but)
The film was so boring, but Jack saw it from beginning to end
h) In spite of having a happy ending, the film begins with a terrible disaster. (although)
Although the film begins with a terrible disaster, it has a happy ending
i) Although the film was a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it. (Despite)
Despite being a bit frightening, i really enjoyed the film
j) He is young, but he performs very well. (In spite of)
In spite of his young age, he performs very well
I. Find which word does not belong to each group.
1. A. cinema B. comedy C. film D. cartoon
2. A. audience B. character C. actress D. actor
3. A. entertaining B. terrifying C. frightening D. exciting
4. A. enjoy B. like C. felling D. annoy
5. A. animation B. romantic C. science fiction D. documentary
6. A. interesting B. exhausting C. tired D. exciting
7. A. actor B. comedy C. director D. editor
8. A. entertaining B. exciting C. shocking D. acting
9. A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. although
10. A. plot B. documentary C. horror D. thriller
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II. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D).
1. I was __________ to learn that the director of that gripping film has won
the first prize.
A. interest B. interests C. interested D. interesting
2. The film was so___. However my father saw it from beginning to end.
A. interesting B. exciting C. boring D. fascinating
3. We were __________ with the latest film of that director.
A. satisfied B. satisfactory C. satisfying D. satisfy
4. We like the film very much. The _______ are unforgettable and the plot
gripping.
A. character B. acting C. style D. action
5. I have never felt as __________ as I did when I watched that horror film.
A. terrify B. terrified C. terrifying D. terrible
6. Not many people went to see the film; __________ it received good reviews from critics.
A. although B. but C. despite D. however
7. Let’s go to the Victor Cinema. I’m sure you’ll find the film __________.
A. excites B. excite C. excited D. exciting
8. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early ___________ being very tired.
A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of
9. _______ they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
A. Nevertheless B. However C. When D. Although
10. Mr. Bean’s Holiday is a _____________ film – I was laughing from beginning to the end.
A. moving B. scary C. violent D. hilarious
11. __________ careful preparation, we have a lot of difficulties in making a
new film.
A. Such B. However C. Despite D. With
12. A___________ is a film that shows real life events or stories.
A. documentary B. thriller C. comedy D. action
13. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday __________ feeling very
tired.
A. although B. So C. In spite of D. but
14. The end of the film was so _____________ that many people cried.
A. boring B. shocking C. exciting D. moving
15. We didn’t find it funny __________ it was a comedy.
A. but B. although C. despite D. in spite of
16. A ___________ is a film that tries to make audiences laugh.
A. sci-fi B. documentary C. comedy D. horror
17. I enjoy the film on TV yesterday evening __________ nobody in my family liked it.
A. so B. yet C. although D. in spite of
18. I found the book so ____________ that I couldn’t put it down.
A. gripping B. shocking C. tiring D. boring
19. __________ he spent too much money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
A. But B. Even C. Despite D. although
20. We found the plot of the film__________.
A. bored B. boring C. interested D. acting
III. Complete the conversation with the words in the box.
lovely called comedy tickets problems
kind look after much animated cartoon
Sam: What (1) _________kind____________ of film is Shawn of the Dead?
Woman: It’s a (2) ________comedy_____________. It’s very funny, but it’s also a
horror film and it’s very frightening sometimes.
Sam: Oh, I don’t mind films that are scary. What other films are on?
Woman: There’s “The Princess and the frog. It’s an (3) _____animated____________
film from Disney.
Sam: What’s it about?
Woman: It’s about a princess who lives in New Orleans.
Sam: No, I don’t want to watch a (4) _______ cartoon______________.
Woman: There’s an American film which is very good. It’s (5)
________ called______ The Pursuit of Happiness. A man goes to New York,
where he has to (6) ______look after________ his son and go to work. He has
lots of (7) ________problems________, but it’s a (8)______lovely___________ film.
Will Smith is in it.
Sam: OK. Two (9) ______tickets_______, please. How (10) _____much___________ is
that?
Woman: That’s $20.
1.this furniture is so old that it is not worth keeping
=> this is so old a furniture that not worth keeping
2. although he didn't speak dutch, bob decided to settle in amsterdam.
=> in spite of not speaking dutch, bob decided to settle in amsterdam.
=> in spite of the fact that he didn't speak dutch, bob decided to settle in amsterdam.
3. in spite of his age , mr. benson runs seven miles before breakfast.
=> although Mr. Benson is old, he runs seven miles before breakfast.
4. i admit he's clever , but i don't think he'll solve this problem
=>however clever he is, i don't think he'll solve this problem
5. he managed to complete the sculpture although his eyesight was failing
=> despite his failing eyesight, he managed to complete the sculpture
=> despite the fact that his eyesight was failing, he managed to complete the sculpture
6. although it rained torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion
=> despite day- long torrential rain, we all enjoyed the excursion
=> despite rainning torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion
=> despite the fact that it rained torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion
7. in spite of the forecoast it stayed fine . ??????
=> although rain What??! Can't solve this =.=" 
8. provided your handwriting is legible the examiner will accept your answer
=> so long as the examiner can read your handwriting, your answer will be accepted
9. you can use it as long as you like, and it won't wear out
=> no matter how long you use it, it won't wear out
10. although judy was severely disabled she participated in many sports
=> despite her severely disabled, Judy participated in many sports
11. their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them
=> they had so fierce a dog that nobody would visit them
=> they had such a fierce dog that nobody would visit them
12. even though i admire his courage , i think he is foolish
=> much as I admire his courage , i think he is foolish
13. my slow progress was due to bad teaching
=> as a result of bad teaching, my progress was slow
Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. He got wet_______ he forgot his umbrella.
A. because of B. because C. but D. and
2. He stops working _______ heavy raining.
A. in spite of B. although C. despite D. because of
3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life _______ their poverty.
A. in spite of B. although C. because D. because of
4. Tom wakes his parents up_______ playing the guitar very softly.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although
5. Nobody could hear her_______ she spoke too quietly.
A. although B. because C. because of D. in spite of
6. We decided to leave early _______the party was boring.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
7. Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie.
A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of
8. _______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Because of D. Although
9. _______her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Because of D. Because
10. ______her poorness, she feels happy.
A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of
11. We all feel sad _______ the bad news
A. because B. because of C. though D. despite
12. John lost his job__________ his laziness.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
13. I went to the club last Saturday________ the heavy rain.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
14. He has had this car_________ six months.
A. in B. since C. during D. for
15. We can't go to Julia's party _______ we're going away that weekend.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
16. ____ repeated assurances that the product is safe; many people have stopped buying it.
A. By B. Despite C. With D. For
17. She walked home by herself, _______ she knew that it was dangerous.
A. because B. although C. and D. but
18. _______ his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.
A. Because of B. But for C. In spite of D. Without
19. I'll see you after the show and give you £20 for the tickets, or _______ much they cost.
A. whatever B. nevertheless C. besides D. however
20. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.
A. so B. although C. because D. though
Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. He got wet_______ he forgot his umbrella.
A. because of B. because C. but D. and
2. He stops working _______ heavy raining.
A. in spite of B. although C. despite D. because of
3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life _______ their poverty.
A. in spite of B. although C. because D. because of
4. Tom wakes his parents up_______ playing the guitar very softly.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although
5. Nobody could hear her_______ she spoke too quietly.
A. although B. because C. because of D. in spite of
6. We decided to leave early _______the party was boring.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
7. Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie.
A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of
8. _______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Because of D. Although
9. _______her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Because of D. Because
10. ______her poorness, she feels happy.
A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of
11. We all feel sad _______ the bad news
A. because B. because of C. though D. despite
12. John lost his job__________ his laziness.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
13. I went to the club last Saturday________ the heavy rain.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
14. He has had this car_________ six months.
A. in B. since C. during D. for
15. We can't go to Julia's party _______ we're going away that weekend.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
16. ____ repeated assurances that the product is safe; many people have stopped buying it.
A. By B. Despite C. With D. For
17. She walked home by herself, _______ she knew that it was dangerous.
A. because B. although C. and D. but
18. _______ his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.
A. Because of B. But for C. In spite of D. Without
19. I'll see you after the show and give you £20 for the tickets, or _______ much they cost.
A. whatever B. nevertheless C. besides D. however
20. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.
A. so B. although C. because D. though
It was a comedy.Almost audience fell asleep ( although )
Although it was a comedy, almost audience fell asleep
The film was made twenty years ago . Many people have enjoyed seeing it ( however )
The film was made twenty years ago. However, many people have enjoyed seeing it
She has been nominated for Best Actress five times . She has never won once ( in spite of )
In spite of being nominated for Best Actress five times, she has never won once
This is his first role . His acting is excellent ( nevertheless )
This is his first role. Nevertheless, his acting is excellent
The film didn't receive good investment . The film was a great sucess ( despite )
Despite not receiving good investment, the film was a great sucess
Đây là dạng bài đưa hai câu đơn về dạng câu phức (complex sentence) hoặc câu ghép (compound sentence). Các bạn có thể đọc thêm trên ggl về phần này nhé!
1. It was a comedy.Almost audience fell asleep ( although )
Although it was a comedy, almost audience fell asleep.
2. The film was made twenty years ago . Many people have enjoyed seeing it ( however )
The film was made twenty years ago; however, many people have enjoyed seeing it.
3. She has been nominated for Best Actress five times . She has never won once ( in spite of )
In spite of being nominated for Best Actress five times, she has never won once.
4. This is his first role . His acting is excellent ( nevertheless )
This is his first role;nevertheless, his acting is excellent.
5. The film didn't receive good investment . The film was a great sucess ( despite )
Despite not receiving good investment, the film was a great sucess.
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