Exercise 1: Complete the sentences using: BECAUSE / BECAUSE OF / ALTHOUGH / IN
SPITE OF
1. ________ a diamond is extremely hard, it can be used to cut glass.
2. ________ the course was difficult, he passed with the highest marks.
3. ________ he was seriously ill, they took them to the hospital.
4. The airport is being built ________ the residents’ objection.
5. My registration was cancelled ________ I didn’t pay my fees on time.
6. The nurse didn’t bring Mr. Hill a glass of water ________ he asked her three times.
7. ________ the fact that the weather was terrible, the flight was delayed.
8. The good were never delivered ________ the promise we had received.
9. The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink ________ it is polluted.
10. The trees were bend over ________ the wind.
11. When Marge heard the loud crash, she ran outside in the snow ________ she wasn’t wearing
any shoes.
12. ________ all our careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.
13. ________ computers offer many advantages, many people use them.
14. ________ his lack of time, he finished the report on time.
15. Cats can’t see red ________ it’s a bright color.
16. Rice grows well here ________ the warm and wet weather.
17. The student arrived late ________ the traffic jam.
18. I didn’t get the job ________ I had all necessary qualifications.
19. ________ the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
20. John has to sit in the front row in class ________ he has poor eyesight.
21. Mark’s doctor has advised him to exercise regularly ________ he is overweight.
22. ________ his shoes were wet and muddy, Brian walked right into the house and cross the
carpet.
23. I couldn’t get to sleep last night ________ the noise in the next apartment.
24. ________ having very little money, they are happy.
25. It was difficult to deliver the letter ________ the sender had written the wrong address on the
envelope.
26. Louie didn’t iron his shirt ________ it was wrinkled.
27. ________ the flat was rather small, they didn’t buy much furniture.
28. He was unable to complete in the match ________ an ankle injury.
29. The patient is in a stable condition ________ having lost a lot of blood.
30. The accident happened ________ the driver’s carelessness.
31. Colette didn’t go to the dentist ________ she had a toothache.
32. They went on playing the match ________ the bad weather.
33. Eric went on a diet ________ he wanted to lose weight.
34. ________ Jenifer has a high fever, she is going to the doctor.
35. ________ the basketball game was over, the fans stayed in their seats cheering.
36. ________ my clothes were wet from the rain, I didn’t change them.
37. ________ Susan exercises every day, she is in great shape.
38. ________ Nick isn’t tall, he can reach the ceiling by standing on a chair.
39. Foxes can use their noses to find their dinners ________ they have a keen sense of smell.
40. ________ Maya is very intelligent, her parents want to put her in an advanced program at
school.
Exercise 2: ALTHOUGH + S + V đổi thành IN SPITE OF/DESPITE + NOUN/NOUN PHRASE/ V-ING hoặc ngược lại
1. Although the test was difficult, Jack tried to finish it.
2. He took many pictures although the sky was cloudy.
3. Although he is poor, he always leads an honest life.
4. She went on walking although she was terribly tired
5. Although she is an accountant, she never seems to have any money.
6. Although Henry is a millionaire, he hates spending money.
7. Mark went on working although he felt unwell.
8. They slept soundly although the night air was hot.
9. Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied.
10. Although the boat was full of water, it sailed on.
11. Although the children were poor, they seemed happy.
12. We couldn't get tickets although we queued for an hour.
13. He didn't arrive until 9 o'clock although he promised that he wouldn't be late.
14. Although they have little money, they are very happy.
15. In spite of a heavy snowstorm, the reporters went out to do their tasks.
16. Although Bill took a taxi, he still arrived late for the concert.
17. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William still went to school.
19. Although his book was successful, he decided not to write anymore
20. Although he has a very responsible job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
21. She decided to accept the job despite the low salary.
22. I’m not tired in spite of working hard all day.
23. Although it rained heavily, we still went to school.
24. I didn’t get the job although I had all necessary qualifications.
25. She managed to walk to the next village, despite her injured foot.
26. In spite of his continual failure, he has never been disappointed.
27. In spite of the delay caused by fog, they arrived on time,
28. Despite her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
29. It is still warm although the temperature has dropped.
30. Although he got an English name, he is in fact German.
Exercise 4: Multiple choices
1. He drives to work every day.............. his office is only three minutes walk from his home.
A. so B. because C. although D. because of
2. He recognized her at once............. the fact that he hadn’t seen her for several years.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. even though
3. It rained heavily, so the football match was cancelled.
A. The match was cancelled because of the heavy rain.
B. If it didn’t rain, the match wouldn’t be cancelled.
C. Despite the heavy rain, the match was cancelled.
D. If it hadn’t been for the heavy rain, the match wouldn’t be cancelled.
4. He refused to give up work,................ he ‘s won a million pounds.
A. despite B. however C. even though D. in spite of
5. Although he had a good education, he wasn’t able to get a job.
A. In spite of his good education, he wasn’t able to get a job.
B. He wasn’t able to get a job because he had a good education.
C. It is difficult for him to get a job owing to his good education.
D. Whatever education he had, he could get a job.
6. Although he tried hard,...............................
A. he failed B. but he failed C. yet he failed D. however he failed
7. The boy was happy................... he had done a good job.
A. although B. because C. because of D. unless
8. He lost his job........... his laziness.
A. because of B. in spite of C. despite D. as well as
9. ............ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. because of
10. It was very cold ...........she didn’t put on her coat.
A. in case B. but C. because D. although
11. ............., he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
12. The teams played on in spite of the rain.
A. even if B. if C. in case D. despite
13. .............. the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time.
A. However B. But for C. because of D. In spite of
14. In spite ............., the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. raining
15. .............. he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. although
16. He was offered the job................. he had no experience.
A. even though B. despite C. while D. however
17. I couldn’t read the letter ............. the darkness.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because
18. Although the sun was shining, ......................................
A. it was very hot B. but it was very hot
C. it wasn’t very hot D. yet it was very hot
19. I’m learning English.............. I want to get a better job.
A. therefore B. or C. because D. but
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20. Despite (A) the sun was shining (B), it wasn’t warm enough (C) for our children to go swimming (D).
21. Despite of (A) his age (B), he works (C) very hard (D).
22. Although he was (A) very bad-tempered (B), but (C) everyone liked (D) him.
23. She didn’t understand what (A) you said (B) because of (C) she was deaf (D).
24. I enjoyed the (A) lecture, because (B) didn’t understand (C) everything (D).
25. Because (A) their financial problems, they couldn’t (B) send their children to (C) a better (D)
school.
GIÚP EM VỚI Ạ AI ĐÚNG NHẤT, NHANH NHẤT EM ĐỔI 10 TICK
1. Because of an accident , my train was held up for several hours
A. Cancelled B. Delayed C . Checked D. Continued
2. He no longer works here as a receptionist . Hee quit his job around three months ago
A. Gave up B. Looked up. C. Turned downed. D. Made up
3. "How much longer do we have to wait "? " I think we should wait five more minutes. He'll arrive soon "
A. Come up. B. Keep up C. Catch up. D. Turn up
4. James has good relationships with everyone in the company
A. Gets on well B.gets away C. Gets up D. Gets back
5. He rejected our school's ofter of employment, because he was offered a job in another school
A. Broker down B. Looked down. C. Turned down. D. Sat down
6. It took him six months to recover from his illness
A. Go over B. Get over C. Take over. D. Look over
7. I hope to come back to New Zealand one day in the future
A. Go B. Visit C. Return D. See
8. We're running out of milk. Can you get some on your way home today
A. Having a lot B. Having no more. C. Needing some more D. Needing less
9. Let's log onto to the website and find out what is on in Wellington
A. Get information about B. Share information C. Post. D. Advertise
10. She's looked through the headlines with great interest
A. Watched B. saw. C. Posted D. Read