The burglars were able to break into his house because/as/since he had forgot to lock one of the windows
The burglars were able to break into his house because/as/since he had forgot to lock one of the windows
Combine each pair of sentences, using the correct coordinating conjunctions.
1.The song is close to teenager’s emotional life. It is easily popular with them.
2.Daniel made many promises. He had no intention of keeping them.
3.Last night Marta had to study for a test. She went to the library.
II. Choose the correct answer for each sentence:
1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.
a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although
2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
a. Despite b. Because c. Because of d. As
3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.
a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because
4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.
a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of
5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.
a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As
6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.
a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of
7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.
a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of
8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.
a. because b. because of c. since d. as
9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications
a. because b. because of c. although d. despite
10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.
a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct
11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted
a. but b. because c. and d. though
12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.
a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if
13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on
a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm
c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms
14. He stopped working because he was too tired
a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired
c. for tired d. although his tiredness
15. His teacher got angry because he behaved badly
a. so that he behaved badly b. even though he behaved badly
c. because of his bad behaviour d. because of his behaviour
16. Although the traffic was heavy, he managed to get to the office in time.
a. In spite of the traffice was heavy b. Because of the heavy traffice
c. In spite of the heavy traffice d. Due to the traffice was heavy
17. I would have been on time if I hadn’t stopped at the post office
a. I was on time even tough I stopped at the post office b.I wasn’t on time because I stopped at the post office
c. I didn’t stop at the post office, but I was late. D. all of the above
18. I have still got the camera because no one has claimed it
a. because it hasn’t been claimed b. because of not claiming on it
c. because of no claim has been made on it d. because it has been claimed by no one
20. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work. In spite of ____________
a. the serious ill, he was determined to finish his work b.be ill seriously, he was determined to finish his work
c.his serious ill,he wasdetermined to finish hiswork d.he wasill seriously,he wasdetermined to finish his work
21. Although they were very poor, the children seemed happy.
a. The children seemed happy because they were very poor b.The children were very poor,so they seemed happy
c.Despite their poverty, the children seemed happy d.he children seemes happy whether they were poor /rich
22. Because of his bad leg, he walked slowly.
a. Because his leg was bad, he walked slowly b. Because his bad leg, he walked slowly
c. If his leg was bad, he walked slowly d. Although his leg was bad, he walked slowly
23. I got to class on time _________ I had missed my bus.
a. even though b. nevertheless c. because d. despite
Combine each pair of sentences into one sentence. Change the second sentence of the pair into a reduced relative clause.
1.Our solar system is in a galaxy. The galaxy is called the Milky Way.
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2.I come from a city. This city is located in the southern part of the country.
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3.Anyone must take an entrance examination. Anyone applies to that school.
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4.The boy drew pictures of people at the airport. The people were waiting for their planes.
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5.Sunlight wakes me up early in the morning. It comes through the window.
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6.Only a few of the movies are suitable for the children. The movies are shown on Channel .
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7.I was wakened by the sound of the laughter. It comes from the room next door to mine.
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8.Do you know the policeman? He is coming toward us.
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Combine the following pairs of groups of sentences , using relative pronouns
1. Tom had been driving all day. He was tired and wanted to stop
2. Ann had been sleeping in the back of the car. SHe felt quite fresh and wanted to go on
3. Paul wanted to take the mountain road. His types were nearly new
4. Jack's types were very old. He wanted to sick to the tarred road
5. Marry didn't know anything about mountains. She thought it would be quite safe to climb alone
6. He gave orders to the manager. The manager passed them on to the foreman
7. She said that the men were thieves. This turned out to be true
8. The matter was reported to the Chief of Police. He ordered us all to be arrested
9. In prision they fed us on dry bread. Most of it was mouldy
10. We slept in the same room as a handcuffed prisoner. His handcuffs rattled every time he moved
1) The village is set amongst the most _____ scenery. (BREATHE)
2) They won the case because of the _____ of the defendant. (APPEAR)
3) There are a variety of different ways to make a watch _____, one of which is using “O” rings or rubber gaskets to seal the back of the case. (WATER)
4) Joe was only 19 when he got his _____ as a DJ. (BREAK)
5, There has been a series of _____ in this area recently. Fortunately, it will be under control soon. ( break)
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I. Complete the sentences using the coordinating conjunctions from the box.
so but or and
1. You can go to the concert with me,..........she could not go to the university
2. The first season of Vietnam Idol aired in 2007,..........the fourth season aired in 2012
3. American Idol began in 2002,..........quickly became grandest entertainment series with viewers in the hundreds of millions
4. He was a gifted composer,..........he had to suffer poor health
5. The actress did not finished secondary school,..........she could not go to the university
II. Cobine each pair of sentences, using the coordinating conjunctions.
1. The concert was cancelled at the last minute. We had to stay home
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2. The artist played passionately and skillfully. At the end of his performance, he got the hearty applause from the audience
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3. You can go with us to the event. You can stay home watching TV
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4. His voice is beautiful. His performance is not skillful
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5. He is talented singer. He has prestige and responsibility
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III. Using the ending: ing, ed, ful, less
1. The volunteer student are..................in teaching English in my school (interest)
2. Thank you much for your..................advices (use)
3. Peter is very..................with his new house (disappoint)
4. I felt asleep because the lecture was so..................(bore)
5. Look at that little girl! He's..................(mother)
1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.
a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although
2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
a. Despite b. Because c, because of d, of
3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.
a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because
4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.
a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of
5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.
a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As
6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.
a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of
7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.
a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of
8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.
a. because b. because of c. since d. as
9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications
a. because b. because of c. although d. despite
10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.
a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct
11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted
a. but b. because c. and d. though
12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.
a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if
13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on
a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm
c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms
14. He stopped working because he was too tired
a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired
c. for tired d. although his tiredness
1. Because the sea was rough, the ferry couldn’t sail.
à Because of____________________________
2. In spite of being full water, the boat sailed on
à Although_______________________________
3. There were a lot of accidents because of the icy roads
à Because ___________________________________
4. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in life.
à Despite_____________________________________
5. Despite losing her way tiwe, she arrived safely
à Though_____________________________________
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite
2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy
A. but B. and C. or D. so
3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends
A. though B. since C. because of D. so that
4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse 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. eventhough D. all are correct
17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.
A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still
19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.
A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas
19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
24. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
25. The children slept well, despite _____.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
26. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.
A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though
Arrange these world into the meaningful sentences
1. Lan/to paint/ asked/he/ăn artist/mother's portrait
2. started/while/It/home/to rain/ was/ school./ walking/ from/I.
Write the correct form of the adjective of attitude
1. Joe is...... because he had a ......day( TIRE)
2. Your jokes are....I am.......(AMUSED)
3. The TV program was......I felt.......while watching it.( BORE)
4. The nurse's big needle was.....I felt.........when she walked over to me!( FRIGHTEN)
5. Ted forgot to close his zipper. I was.........Ted felt.........( EMBARRASS)
6. My alarm clock wouldn't stop ringing. I was .....The sound was .........( ANNOY)
II. Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word to complete this passage: He loved his plants. His plants were in pots. There were 10 pots in back (1)... the house. There (2)... eight pots in front of the house. There was a different plant in every pot. No plants were the They were all different. They were all beautiful. It was Friday. It was time to water the plants. He (4)...... went outside. He grabbed the hose. It They e was the plants once a week. He is green and long. It was 40 feet long. He turned on the water. Water came out of the end of the hose. He watered each plant in back of the house.... Jup e vs ạ