1. Although Mr. Tan is very busy, he tries to take good care of his children.
-> In spite of…
2. Although we are close friends, we sometimes have a row.
-> In spite of…
3. Although Ha took a taxi, she still arrived late for the concert.
-> Despite ...
4. Although I was tired, I tried to finish my homework.
-> In spite of
5. Although the snow was heavy, the explorers tried to walk to the village.
-> Despite ....
6. Although he worked hard, he couldn’t earn a lot of money.
-> In spite of..
7. Although he ran very fast, he couldn’t catch the bus.
-> Despite …
8. Although the weather was bad, the boys went swimming in the lake near the city centre.
-> In spite ….
9. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
-> In spite of..
10. Although he didn’t finish the homework, he went to sleep.
-> Despite…
11. Although her voice is beautiful, she doesn’t want to be a singer.
-> Despite…
12. Although he studied hard, he failed the test.
-> In spite of…
13. Although the girl is intelligent, she very friendly with her friends.
-> Despite…
14. Although it is very noisy, she can work.
-> In spite of…
15. Although her illness is serious, she doesn’t see the doctor.
-> Despite …
They didn’t go camping yesterday because it rained heavily.
Because of ...........................................................................
Complete each sentence so it means the same as the sentence above.
1. I didn’t go to school because I was sick.
→______________________________________________________
Match the main clauses with their corresponding reason clauses.
1. I like to do volunteer work | A. because it was very noisy outside. |
2. She couldn't sleep last night | B. because they walked in the rain last night. |
3. Because the street is full of rubbish, | C. because it’s very peaceful and quiet. |
4. They love this country | D. because I can make new friends. |
5. They had a bad cold | E. we’ve decided to clean it up. |
Because the street is full of rubbish, _________
Match the main clauses with their corresponding reason clauses.
1. I like to do volunteer work | A. because it was very noisy outside. |
2. She couldn't sleep last night | B. because they walked in the rain last night. |
3. Because the street is full of rubbish, | C. because it’s very peaceful and quiet. |
4. They love this country | D. because I can make new friends. |
5. They had a bad cold | E. we’ve decided to clean it up. |
They had a bad cold __________
Match the main clauses with their corresponding reason clauses.
1. I like to do volunteer work | A. because it was very noisy outside. |
2. She couldn't sleep last night | B. because they walked in the rain last night. |
3. Because the street is full of rubbish, | C. because it’s very peaceful and quiet. |
4. They love this country | D. because I can make new friends. |
5. They had a bad cold | E. we’ve decided to clean it up. |
They love this country _________
Match the main clauses with their corresponding reason clauses.
1. I like to do volunteer work | A. because it was very noisy outside. |
2. She couldn't sleep last night | B. because they walked in the rain last night. |
3. Because the street is full of rubbish, | C. because it’s very peaceful and quiet. |
4. They love this country | D. because I can make new friends. |
5. They had a bad cold | E. we’ve decided to clean it up. |
She couldn't sleep last night ___________
Although he studied hard, he didn’t pass the exam
→ Despite……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Match the main clauses with their corresponding reason clauses.
1. I like to do volunteer work | A. because it was very noisy outside. |
2. She couldn't sleep last night | B. because they walked in the rain last night. |
3. Because the street is full of rubbish, | C. because it’s very peaceful and quiet. |
4. They love this country | D. because I can make new friends. |
5. They had a bad cold | E. we’ve decided to clean it up. |
I like to do volunteer work ____________