*Practice: Complete the sentences with “because/as/since, if, unless, when, so”.1. We decided to go out for a meal ____________ we had no food at home.
2. He has a very important job ____________ he is particularly well-paid.
3. Can I borrow that book ____________ you’ve finished it?
4. You canh drive a car ____________ you've got a license.
5. No one was watching the television ____________ I switched the television off.
6. ____________ she changed a lot, we didn't recognize her.
7. ____________ you're ready, we can start now.
8. I'm going away for a few days. I’ll phone you ____________ I get back.
9. You should inform the police ____________ your bicycle is stolen.
10. Matthew went to bed ____________ it was too late to go out
* Practice: Rewrite the following sentences with BECAUSE / BECAUSE OF.
1. He couldn’t meet you because of being busy
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2. Nobody can do this test because of its difficulty
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3. She went to bed early because of her sickness
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4. Two cars canh pass each other because the road is narrow
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5. We spent the whole day in the garden because the weather is lovely.
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6. We can’t swim in this part of the river because the water is highly polluted.
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Ex: Although/ though/ even though it was raining, we went out.= We went out although/ though/ even though it was raining.
* Practice:
1. He is very rich. He is not happy. (although).
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2. He tried. He was not successful. (though).
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3. He got good jobs. He was not satisfied. (even though).
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4. He often tells lies. Mary believes him. (although).
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5. She can’t answer my question. She is very intelligent. (although).
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6. The weather changed, but the picnic went ahead as planned. (though).
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Exercise 2. Multiple choice questions.
1. ______ the Internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it
A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite
2. Ann: “Have you decided to get the job?” - Terry: “Yes, I‟ve just decided. I‟ll accept that job ______ it is not suitable with my major.
A. although B. despite C. so that D. because
3. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ______ she is rather shy.
A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words
4. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. since C. despite D. or else
5. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
6. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
7. The children slept well despite _______.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
8. ______, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work
9. He went to work ______ his headache.
A. despite B. although C. because D. because of 10. Tom went to work despite _______.
A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well
11. Despite _______, we arrived on time.
A. the traffic B. of the traffic C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic
12. ______ it was very cold, she did not put on her coat.
A. In case B. But C. Even if D. Although
13. ______ it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because
14. We understood him ______ he spoke very fast.
A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite 15. ______ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
16. ______ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.
A. Because of B. Because C. Despite D. Though 17. ______ having little money, they are happy. A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. Because 18. ______ she was not well, she still went to work.
A. Because B. However C. Although D. In spite of
19. We are going to have a picnic ______ the bad weather.
A. so B. despite C. although D. because of
20. ______ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. Because of B. Since C. Though D. Despite 21. ______ his poor health, Mr. Brown still works hard to support his family. A. Even if B. Despite C. Although D. Because of
22. I gave up the job ______ the attractive salary. A. for B. because of C. although D. despite
23. ______ my father is old, he still goes jogging. A. Although B. Because C. So that D. Despite
24. The New Year‟s Eve is late at night. ______, children stay awake to welcome the New Year and to watch the firework display.
A. Therefore B. However C. Although D. Because
25. Sticky rice is very tasty, ______ it‟s hard to eat it every day.
A. and B. or C. so D. yet
26. ______ we were impressed by the new restaurant, we found it rather expensive.
A. Because B. Since C. Although D. Despite
27. Barbara is motivated to study ___ she knows that a good education can improve her life.
A. because B. because of C. due to D. owing to 28. He could not play in the game ___ his foot injury. A. because B. due to the fact that C. because of D. for
29. ___ I had nothing for lunch but an apple, I ate dinner early.
A. For B. Since C. Due to D. Because of
30. Mr. Watson retired from his job early ___ his ill health.
A. because B. due to C. as D. for
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate that underlined part that needs correction in each of the following sentences.
16. Even though Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, it is not actually the hotter.
A B C D
17. Some of the methods used in advertising is unethical and unacceptable in today’s society.
A B C D
18. Astronaut candidates whose are in their 30s and 40s can apply to become a NASA astronaut.
A B C D
19. Spacesuits allow astronauts work outside a spacecraft in orbit, on the moon or on another planet.
A B C D
20. Scientists have discovered a bizarre hell planet which it rains rocks and oceans are made of lava.
A B C D
1) Even though Larry is poor, he always wants to buy expensive things. → In spite _________________________________________
2) Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
→ Despite _____________________________________________________________ 3) My mother told me to go to school although I was ill. → In spite ______________________________________________________________ 4) There was a big storm, so I stayed at home.
→ Because of _____________________________________________________________________ 5) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad. → Despite ______________________________________________________________6) Even though she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
→ Despite _____________________________________________________________ 7) Hoa was rich, so she could buy that house.
→ Because of ______________________________________________________________8) Because of the heavy rain, I couldn't go to school.
→ Because ______________________________________________________________ 9) Because there was an accident, I was late.
→ Because of_________________________________________________________
10) She had a terrible accident because she was driving carelessly.
→ Because of ______________________________________________________________
1) Though the doctor has advised him he keeps on smoking.
⇒In spite of
2) He went out for a walk although it rained
⇒Despite
3) Although he is rich, he never helps the poor
⇒Despite
4) Although he is poor, he is always happy
⇒In spite of
5) Although She passed the exam, she didn't feel satifield
⇒Despite
6) Despite his intelligence, he doesn't study well at school
⇒Even though
7) Despite his poverty, Minh still helps the orphan
⇒Although
8) In spite of his inexperience, he got a good salary
⇒Although
9) Despite his age, Mr Thanh runs 5km every morning
⇒Even
10) In spite of not speaking VietNamese, Mr Anderson decided to settle in Ha Noi
⇒Although
1. Even though Larry is poor, he always wants to buy expensive things.
--> In spite of _____________________________________________.
2. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
--> Despite _______________________________________________.
3. My mother told me to go to school although I was ill.
--> In spite________________________________________________.
4. There was a big storm, so I stayed at home.
→ Because of_____________________________________________.
* Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences.
1. Peter will be here soon, …………………?
A. will he B. won’t he C. is he D. isn’t he
2. Mrs. Hoa is a Buddhist. She goes to …………………to pray.
A. church B. pagoda C. temple D. mosque
3. She wore a cream silk dress that she …………………herself.
A. dressed B. produced C. designed D. preferred
4. It rains heavily, …………………I can’t go to the movie with you.
A. because B. and C. so D. but
5. Tuition …………………at Stanford have now reached $ 9.000 a year.
A. bills B. prices C. fees D. fares
6. I don’t like watching action films. I think they are so ………………….
A. violent B. aromatic C. peaceful D. funny
7. Oh no! Boys and girls, you have to do this assignment ………………….
A. yourself B. herself C. yourselves D. themselves
8. It’s very …………………of you to offer me your seat, but really I’m quite happy to stand..
A. considerate B. sympathetic C. grateful D. appreciative
9. Can you drive the car to Noi Bai airport to pick up my father? – Sorry, I can’t. I can’t drive on the right. I …………………on the left.
A. am used to driving B. used to driving C. was used to driving D. used to drive
10. You don’t have to spend much money if you stay with your parents but you may not have much freedom. …………………, you are very independent if you rent a room.
A. In contrast B. Thus C. As a result of D. Although
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.
Question 1. Daisy is so generous. She is willing to give beggars her money.
A. loyal B. careless C. mean D. kind
Question 2. She was like a cat on hot bricks before her big exam.
A. nervous B. comfortable C. depressed D. relaxing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 3. Charles is very keen _________ collecting stamps in his leisure time.
A. of B. on C. in D. at
Question 4. The smell of the sea ________ his childhood.
A. look after B. took him back
C. took it for granted D. took him back to
Question 5. Canned food is not as healthy as fresh food, ______ ?
A. is it B. isn’t it C. doesn’t it D. does it
Question 6. It was ________ long book that I couldn’t finish it.
A. so B. such C. too D. such a
Question 7. Singapore is _____ small city- state in Southeast Asia.
A. the B. an C. no article D. a
Question 8. The more cigarettes you smoke, ______you will die.
A. the harder B. faster C. the easier D. the sooner
Question 9. The sight of his pale face brought _____ to me how ill he really was.
A. house B. home C. place D. life
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.
Question 1. Daisy is so generous. She is willing to give beggars her money.
A. loyal B. careless C. mean D. kind
Question 2. She was like a cat on hot bricks before her big exam.
A. nervous B. comfortable C. depressed D. relaxing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 3. Charles is very keen _________ collecting stamps in his leisure time.
A. of B. on C. in D. at
Question 4. The smell of the sea ________ his childhood.
A. look after B. took him back
C. took it for granted D. took him back to
Question 5. Canned food is not as healthy as fresh food, ______ ?
A. is it B. isn’t it C. doesn’t it D. does it
Question 6. It was ________ long book that I couldn’t finish it.
A. so B. such C. too D. such a
Question 7. Singapore is _____ small city- state in Southeast Asia.
A. the B. an C. no article D. a
Question 8. The more cigarettes you smoke, ______you will die.
A. the harder B. faster C. the easier D. the sooner
Question 9. The sight of his pale face brought _____ to me how ill he really was.
A. house B. home C. place D. life
Question 10. The Louvre Museum______ from 9 a.m to 6 p.m, every day except Tuesday and Wednesday.
A. will open B. opens C. will be open D. open
Question 11. Facebook was built on the_____ of earlier network sites like Myspace and Bebo.
A. success B. succeed C. successful D. successfully
Question 12. If our teacher were here now, he ______ us with this difficult exercise.
A. helps B. would help C. will help D. has helped