Although/ In spite of (despite)/ Because/ Because of
1._______ the high crime rate, many people like to live in big cities.
A. Because B. In spite of C. Because of D. Although
2.__________ all my warning, he tried to fix the computer himself.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Because D. Instead of
3.We all had to stay home __________________.
A. because the coming storm B. because of the coming storm
C. In spite of the coming storm D. although the storm was coming
4.The party had been delayed ………………the host’s mistake.
A. because B. although C. because of D. in spite of
5.We stayed indoors in spite of ...............
A. the bad sight B. the sight was bad C. the beautiful sight D. the sight was beautiful
6.A lot of things went wrong…………………I had planned everything carefully.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. although
7. ……….her absence from school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
A. Despite B. Because of C. Because D. Although
8.My sister left her job_______ the good salary.
A. because of B. in spite of C. although D. because
9.She bought the book _____she had heard it was very good.
A. because of B. despite C. because D. although
10.He still didn’t understand the puzzle_______ I tried to explain many times.
A. because B. although C. despite D. because of
11.My mother is always complaining ______________the untidiness of my room.
A. although B. because of C. despite D. because
12._____ floods destroy many things, they also make the soil riches.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Although D. Because of
13.There were a lot of accidents …………………the icy roads.
A. because B. because of C. though D. in spite of
14. …………………being selfish, he has no friends.
A. Although B. Because C. In spite of D. Because of
1. Mary doesn’t go to school because she is ill
Because of ...........................................................................................................
2. Our guests arrived late because of the heavy rain
Because ...........................................................................................................
3. Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him
Because ...........................................................................................................
4. This boy is ignorant because he is lazy
Because of ...........................................................................................................
5. My friend was absent because of his illness
Because ...........................................................................................................
6. As he has behaved badly, he must be punished
Because of ...........................................................................................................
7. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job
In spite ...........................................................................................................
8. We went out in spite of the rain
Although ...........................................................................................................
9. Though he was poor, he wasn’t always unhappy
Despite ...........................................................................................................
10. The little boy crossed the street although the traffic was heavy
In spite of ...........................................................................................................
11. She decided to accept the job although the salary was low
Despite ...........................................................................................................
12. Although he had a bad cold, William still went to work
In spite ...........................................................................................................
13. Life is short, yet we still waste a lot of time
Though ...........................................................................................................
14. In spite of all my careful plans, a lot of things went wrong
Although ...........................................................................................................
15. In spite of his age, Mr. Bensons runs seven miles before breakfast
Although ...........................................................................................................
16. In spite of the bad weather, the pilot will bring the plane down safely
Though ...........................................................................................................
17. Cars cause pollution but people still want them
Although ...........................................................................................................
18. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car
In spite ...........................................................................................................
19. They got wet to the skin because of heavy rain
It rained ...........................................................................................................
20. Not having enough money, I didn’t buy the computer
Because I ...........................................................................................................
21. The joke was funny, but no one laughed
Although ...........................................................................................................
22. The café was crowded, but we found a table
Although ...........................................................................................................
23. Since he was careless, Tim lost his job
Because of ...........................................................................................................
24. She was seriously ill but she enjoyed life very much
Although ...........................................................................................................
25. He crashed his car although he drove carefully
Despite ...........................................................................................................
26. Although the weather was very hot, they continued playing football
In spite of ...........................................................................................................
I/ Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets:
1. Mary came to class late. Her motorbike had a puncture. ( Because).
2. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health. ( although).
3. We couldn't get tickets. We queued for an hour. ( in spite of).
4. She earned her living by selling newspaper. She got a B. A. degree. ( even though).
5. I enjoy the fim. The story was silly. (in spite of).
6. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. ( despite).
7. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. ( although).
8. They have very little money. They are happy. ( in spite of).
9. I couldn't sleep. I was tired. ( despite).
10. I didn't get the job. I had all the necessary qualifications. ( in spite of).
11. Laura wants to play. She feels afraid. ( in spite of the fact that).
12. I'm no better. I' ve taken the pills. ( despite the fact).
13. Henry's friend is a millionaire. He hates spendng money. ( despite).
14. I' d met her twice before. I didn't recognize her. ( although).
15. The good were never delivered. We had received the promise. ( despite).
16. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. ( in spite of).
17. We understand him in spite of his strong accent. ( although).
18. Although he is healthy, he is not spoiled. ( despite).
19. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. (although).
20. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. ( despite).
21. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (although).
22. Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. ( Despite)
23. In spite of Lee's Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (Although)
24. My friend ate the chocolate cake even thugh she was on a diet. (Despite)
25. In spite of headache, he enjoy the film. (Although)
II/ Rewrite these sentences, using because:
1. Due to the cold weather, we stayed home.
2 Most people hear jogging is a good exercise, so they begin to jog.
3. People like to live in this country because of it's healthy climate.
4. A computer can be used for various purposes, so it becomes very popular now a days.
5. Stacey retired in 1987, partly because of ill health.
6. We were late for the meeting due to the heavy traffic.
7. Harry had to stay in hospital because of his broken leg.
8. Our leader couldn't attend the meeting, so it was canceled.
9. The young couple decided not to the buy the house because of it's dilapidated condition.
10. I always enjoyed mathematics in high school, so I decided to major in it in college.
III.
1. Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap.
Because of ..................................................................................... .
2. Since he was careless, Tom lost the game.
Because of ..................................................................................... .
3. Although she behaves well, no one loves her.
Despite ............................................................................................ .
4. Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year.
Because ........................................................................................... .
5. Mary was worried because Tom was late.
Because of ....................................................................................... .
6. Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.
Because of ........................................................................................ .
7. I came here because I want the English course.
Because of ......................................................................................... .
8. I went to school although it was hot.
Despite ................................................................................................ .
9. Because the dust in the room, I can't go it.
Because of ........................................................................................... .
10. Because of too much smoke, we have to wear masks.
Because ................................................................................................. .
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1. I couldn't do the test because it was difficult.
Because of.....
2. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train
In spite....
3. Although my friend doesn't have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.
Despite....
4. We arrived late because of the bad traffic
Because of.....
5. She didn't buy the house because the pricewas very high
Because of...
6. She only accepted the job because of the high salary
Because......
7. We couldn't sleep because the weather was hot.
Because of.....
8. I enjoyed the film although the story was
in spite of....
9. He didn't arrive until 9 o'clock although he promised that he wouldn't be late.
In spite of....
10. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work
In spite of....
11. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired
Because of........
11) Many people began to wearing jeans because they ưere cheap
Because of.......
12) Since he was careless, Tom lost the game
=> Because of...........
13) Although she behaves well, no one loves her
Despite....
14) Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year
=> Because....
15) Mary was worried because Tom was late
=> Because of...........
16) Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.
=> Because of.........
17) I came here because I want the English course.
=> Because of.........
18) I went to school although it was hot.
=> Despite.
19) Because 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.
I. Rewrite VERB or NOUN
1) She cooks very well.
She is a............................................................................................
2) My aunt teaches English very well.
My aunt is........................................................................................
3) He cycles very slowly.
He is...............................................................................................
4) He types carefully .
He is.................................................................................................
5) These children are quick runners.
These children can........................................................................
6) My father plays soccer very well.
My father is a........................................................................................
7) I drive very badly.
I am a................................................................................................
8) She sings very beautifully
She is a.............................................................................................
9) He works very hard.
He is........................................................................................................
10)Tom swims very fast.
Tom is...............................................................................................
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.......................................................................................................
2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
Because of.....................................................................................................
3) Although the weather was bad , she went to school on time.
Despite ..........................................................................................................
4) My mother told me to go to school although i was sick.
In spite............................................................................................................
5) Because there was a big storm . I stayed at home.
Because of.......................................................................................................
6) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite...........................................................................................................
7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
Despite...............................................................................................................
8) In spite of his god salary ,Tom gave up his job.
Although...........................................................................................................
9) Though he had not finished the paper , he went to sleep.
In spite of..............................................................................................................
10) In spite of the high prices , my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though.........................................................................................................
BECAUSE BECAUSE OF ; ALTHOUGH DESPITE
1. He lifted the heavy box easily even though he was very old. Despite......................................................
2. I went to bed early although I had to do a lot of homework.
ln spite......................................................
3. Everybody hates her although she is very beautiful.
In......................................................
4. We went out for a while because the weather was lovely.
Because of............................................................
5. In spite of my height, I can't reach that shelf.
Though......................................................
6. Though he was poor , he lived and worked happily.
In......................................................
7. We can't miss this lesson because the lesson is very important.
Because of......................................................
Join each pair of sentences .Use thw words in brackets
13.I got very wet int he rain.I had an umbrella (even though )
14.I couldn't sleep.I was tired (despite)
15.He liked the sweater.He decided not to buy it (thought)
16.I didn't get the job.I had all the necessary qualifications (on spite of)
17.I had turn on the air conditioner.It was still hot in thw room (even though)
18.Laura wants to fly .She feels afraid(in spite of the fact that)
19.Trevor didn't notice the sign.It was right in front of him (even though)
20.I'm no better.I've taken the pillls(despite the fact)
21.Matthew doesn't kow any French.It was one of his school subjects (though)
22.Henry's friend is a millionarie.He hates spending money(sedpite)
23.I'd met her twicw before.I didn't recognize her (although)
24.Laura felt inwell.She went on working (in spite of this)
25.I told the absolute truth.No one would believe me (even though)
26.The good were never delivered .We had received the promise(despite)
27.We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy (in spite of )
28. We understand him im spite of his strong accent ( although)
29.Although he is wealthy,he is not spoiled(despite)
30.Despite a good salary,he was unhappy in his job (though)
31.In spite of the high prices,my roommates go to the movies every Saturday (although)
32.Even though she had a poor memory,she told interesting stories to the children (despite)
33.In spite of their poverty,they are very generous (although)
34.Though he has been absent frquently , he has managed to pass the test( despite)
35.In spite of Lee's Dasness at losing the contest ,she managed to smile (although)
36.My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet (despite )
37.In spite of headache , he enjoyed the film ( although)
38.My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying (in spite of )
39.He isn't happy although he is very rish (despite)
40.Even though he got a good job,he was not satisfied (despite)
41.Although he often tells lies, many people believe him (despite)
42.Mary didn't go to school yesterday because she was sick (because of )
43.She went to bed eary because she felt tired (because of)
Write the second sentences in such a way that the meanings stay the same as the first ones :
1. Because the weather was cold, they stayed at home.
=> The weather ......................
=> They stayed at home because of .............................
2. Because Mr. Ba is old, he can't join the game.
=> Mr Ba is ........................
=> Mr Ba can't join the game because of ....................
3. Because it was raining heavily, the game was cancelled.
=> It was .....................
=> Because of ......................
4. He wasn't successful because he was not hard enough.
=> He was not ..................
=> He wasn't successful because of .........................
5. He came late because his bike was broken.
=> His bike was ..................
=>He came late because of .......................
6. Although the sea was rough, the fishermen went fishing. (despite)
7. Though the test was difficult, we could finish it. (despite)
8. Though Mr Brown is old, he runs 5km every morning. (despite)
9. Although he tried hard, he was unsuccessful. (in spite of)
10. Even though he has a well-paid job, he wants to move to another company. (despite)
11. Though he is young, he is successful in business. (despite)
1.It's a pity that Mike isn't here->I wish.........
2.We cannot live without water.->If there........
3.They had bad marks because they were lazy->..................
4.The house is very big; have you seen it yet?-.>Have you been...........
5.My advice is that Mary should apply for that job->If i................
6.The Soviet Union put the first satellite into the earth orbit->The first........
7.The water bill was enormous because there was a crack in the water pipes->Because of........
8.Despite having difficulties, I never lose heart->Although......