..... he is an honest man, lots of people trust him
A. Because B. So C. However D. Although
He never hangs out with his friends ......... the fact that he was has lots of free time.
A. Although B. Because C. Though D. In spite of
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
Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. I wanted to see the film…………………..feeling sleepy
a. although b. but c. in spite of d. spite
2. It is a horror film. …………………….., it is a good film.
a. Although b. However c. And d. So
3. She sings very well…………………..she is very fat
a. however b. but c. in spite of d. and
4. He drove a car to home………………………his headache.
a. although b. and c. in spite of d. so
5. ………………………being young, he is an excellent manager
a. Although b. But c. In spite of d. Spite
6. ………………they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
a. However b. Nevertheless c. When d. Although
7. Last night, I didn’t go to the bed early…………………being very tired.
a. despite of b. although c. in spite of d. because of
8. Not many people went to see the film; …………….., it received good reviews from critics.
a. however b. but c. despite d. because of
9. ……………….difficulties, the firemen managed to save many people who were caught in the fire.
a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless
10…………………he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.
a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless
11. She failed the test………………..she studied hard.
a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless
12. Everyone thought she would accept the offer…………………….. , she turned it down.
a. although b. despite c. however d. in spite of
: Because; because of; although/ though/ even though; in spite of/ despite
1) We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. >>In spite of
2) We understand him in spite of his strong accent. >> Although
3) Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled.>> Despite
4) Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.>> Though
5) In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. >>Although
6) Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. >>Despite
7) In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. >> Although
8) Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test.>> Despite
9) In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile.>> Although
10) My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. >>Despite
11) In spite of a headache, he enjoyed the film.>> Although
12) My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying.>>In spite of
13) He isn’t happy although he is very rich. >>Despite
14) Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied.>> Despite
15) Although he often tells lies, many people believe him.>> Despite
8. All people said that his behavior was _________.
A. to annoy B. to be annoying C. annoying D. annoyed
9. _________poverty, he always helps children in need.
A. Despite of B. Though C. In spite of D. Because of
10. It gives people a chance to learn about the true _____________ of Brazil.
A. parade B. performance C. culture D. festival
4. They found that film _______________.
A. terrified B. terrifying C. terrify D. to terrify
10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.
=> Despite .............................................
11. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.
=> Despite ..........................................................................................................................
12. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
=> Though .........................................................................................................................
13. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.
=> No matter ..................................................................................................................................................
14. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though ........................................................................................................................
15. In spite of his hard work, Ba failed his exam.
=> Though ....................................................................................................
IV. Circle the best answers ( A, B or C)
1. We adore winter _________ the cold.
A. in spite of B. although C. however
2. She went to bed early_________ she didn’t finish her work.
A. despite B. although C. however
3. _________ the fact that he is 23 years old, he is so childish.
A. in spite B. despite C. however
4. I go to school by bus every day. I don’t like it much, _________.
A. despite B. although C. however
5. _________ Jim owns two cars, he rarely drives to work.
A. despite B. although C. however
6. The athlete completed the race _________ his pain.
A. despite B. although C. nevertheless
7. Jane looks pretty. She, _________, seems to lack personality.
A. despite B. although C. nevertheless
8. _________ we have a slim chance to win, we won’t lose hope.
A. despite B. although C. however
9. _________ of his bad luck, he won the medal.
A. in spite B. despite C. however
10. He is friendly _________ the fact that he’s very famous.
A. despite B. although C. however
Rewrite the sentences with the word given.
1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
=>In spite of ...................................................................................................................
2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
=> Despite ..................................................................................................................................
3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.
=>In spite of ..................................................................................................................................................
4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.
=> Despite ........................................................................................................................................
5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.
=>In spite of ............................................................................................................................................
6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.
=> Despite ...................................................................................................................................................
7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.
=>In spite of .....................................................................................................................................
8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.
=> Despite ...............................................................................
9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.
=>In spite of .......................................................................................................................................
10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.
=> Despite .............................................
11. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.
=> Despite ..........................................................................................................................
12. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
=> Though .........................................................................................................................
13. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.
=> No matter ..................................................................................................................................................
14. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though ........................................................................................................................
15. In spite of his hard work, Ba failed his exam.
=> Though ....................................................................................................
Rewrite sentences with in spite of/ despite/ because/ because of
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well
In spite of......
2. Mary could noy go to school because she was sick
Because of...........
3. Although thw weather was bad, she went to school on time
Despite..........
4. Beacase there was a big storm, i stayed at home
Because of....
5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job
Although........
6. He is so young. His acting is excellent
Although...........
7. The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film
In spite of........
8. Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes
Despite.............
1:hoa doesn't have ................friends in HA Noi
A many B a lot of C lots of D any
2 ba is in his room . He ............the guitar now
A was playing B played C is playing D will play
3 I ...........table tennis tomorrow afternoon
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. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.
A. so B. although C. because D. though
2: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. _____ she was very tired, she helped her brother with his homework.
A. Because B. whether C. Although D. so
2. It’s raining hard, _____ we can’t go to the beach.
A. or B. but C. so D. though
3. Nam was absent from class yesterday ____ he felt sick.
A. so B. because C. although D. but
4. Tom has a computer, _____ he doesn’t use it.
A. or B. as C. because D. but
