1. she made herself sick. She had worked very hard.
=> She had worked so ...........hard that she made herself sick...........................................................
2. The traffic was bad. However, I arrived on time.
=> though...........The traffic was bad, I arrived on time...........
Complete each sentence so it means the same as the sentence above
1.He got in through the window.I saw him
->I saw..….....................
2.She made herself sick.She had worked very hard.
->she had worked so..................
3.the traffic was bad.However,I arrived on time
->through..............
III. Change clauses of concession to phrases.
1. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
2. He couldn’t solve the problem though he is good at maths.
3. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.
4. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.
5. Although it got dark, they continued to work.
6. Although it was noise, I kept on studying.
7. Although it rained heavily, I went to school on time.
8. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
9. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
10. We did the test well though it was difficult.
11. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
12. Everybody has great regard for him though he is poor.
13. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
14. He didn’t stop his car though the traffic lights turned red.
15. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time.
16. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
17. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
18. Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German.
19. He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.
20. Although the weather is bad, we are going to have a picnic.
21. Although he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
22. She attended the class although she didn’t feel alert.
23. The child ate the cookies even though his mother had told him not to.
24. She drank coffee to keep herself warm although she disliked it.
25. Mary will take a plane even though she dislikes flying.
26. Although Mary was sad, she managed to smile.
27. The old woman told interesting stories to the children although her memory was poor.
28. Though he had been absent frequently, he was managed to pass the test.
29. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.
30. Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
(small) The company developed ___ _______ laptop computer in the world.
(impressive) That was ___ ________ presentation.
(much) At least she worked ______ at the company.
(bad) We had _____ _____ sales record this year.
(efficiently) I think he works ____ _______.
(good) They offer __ _______ quality seafood in the country.
195. The weather was so bad that we couldn’t go sailing.
The weather wasn’t _______________________________________________________
196. The plane took off before we arrived at the airport.
By the time _____________________________________________________________
197. I don’t live in a big city, so I can’t go to the cinema very often.
If _____________________________________________________________________
198. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard.
In spite of ______________________________________________________________
199. Jeanie is the tallest girl in her class.
No one _________________________________________________________________
200. You didn’t plan things at the start, so we are in this mess now.
If _____________________________________________________________________
201. My father bought a car with a sun roof.
The car ________________________________________________________________
202. It’s said that English people are quiet and severed.
English people ___________________________________________________________
203. Fiona had to get on the plane though she was afraid of flying.
Despite ________________________________________________________________
204. Foxes can use their noses to find their dinners because they have a keen sense of smell.
Because of ______________________________________________________________
205. He was very old, but he walked ten miles everyday.
Despite ________________________________________________________________
Cho dạng đúng của từ trong ngoặc:
1. The service at the hotel was so bad that I wrote to the manager expressing my ________. (satisfy)
2. The lovers stood, hand in hand, gazing at the ________ sky. (star)
3. The homemade ice-cream ________ after it had been in the freezer for an hour. (hard)
4. She's having a rest because she had been ________. (work)
5. The speaker showed his nervousness by constantly ________ his tie. (straight)
6. We had the phone ________ because we are moving tomorrow. (connect)
7. I need a new secretary. I want someone who is charming, efficient and absolutely ________. (trust)
8. There was ice on pavement which made it very difficult to walk as it was so ________. (slip)
CHữa lỗi sai:
1. Juha's wife cooked the meal , and waited for long . So he didn't come back..................................
2. Because she worked hard , she had nowhere to live...............................
3. While I came , her grandmother was telling her a story................................
4. You mustn't to tell everyone what I just told you.....................................
Connectives
Giúp mình với các bạn ơi
Correct the underlined words where necessary
1. She failed because she didn't work hard
2. However it was raining heavily, we canceled the game
3. I like soccer very much. But I can't play it
4. There was a serious accident on National Road 1. So the traffic was heavily blocked
5. She can't see well so she has to wear glasses
6. Everybody loves him because he is always ready to help
7. Therefore he successfully passed the final exam, his family is very proud of him
8. The teacher ended the class earlier than usual however she had something to do
9. The alarm unfortunately stopped working therefore he was late for class
10. The whole family wanted to eat out tonight. However, my father suggested that we should cook something and enjoy our happy time together.
Các bạn cố gắng giúp mình nhanh nhanh nhé. Mình cảm ơn nhiều
Choose the best answer
21. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although
22. _____________, 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
23. He went to work _____________ his headache.
A. despite B. although C. because D. because of
24. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
25. Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard.
A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though
26. 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
27. Though _______, they are good friends.
A. their sometimes quarrel B. to have a quarrel sometimes C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes
28. Despite _______, we arrived on time.
A. the traffic B. of the traffic C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic
29. ___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat.
A. In case B. But C. Even if D. Although
30. __________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games
A. Despite B. Although C. Despite of D. Although
31. __________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because
32. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast.
A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite
33. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
34. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury.
A. because of B. despite C. though D. because
35. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise
A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of
36. ___________ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.
A. Because of B. Because C. Despite D. Though
37. ___________ having little money, they are happy.
A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. Because
38. ____________ she was not well, she still went to work.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
39. We are going to have a picnic _____________ the bad weather.
A. because B. despite C. although D. because of
40. __________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. Because of B. Because C. Though D. Despite
