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)

VI. Combine these sentences, using the connectors in the brackets:

1. She couldn’t answer the question. She is very intelligent. (though)

 => ……………………………………………

2. He tried. He was not successful. (but)

=> ……………………………………………

3. Hoa was born in Tay Nguyen. She knows a lot about the culture there. (Because)

=> …………………………………………………

4. He lives far away from the city centre. He has to study English online. (so)

=> …………………………………………………

5. She studies hard and she always gets good marks. (if)

=> …………………………………………………

Combine the sentences using the conjunction given:

1. He is very rich. He isn’t happy.

A.  Although B. No matter C. However

2. She says anything. I don’t believe her. A.  Although B. No matter  C. Whatever

3. He tried. He was not successful. A.  Although B. No matter C. However

4. It was cold. He didn’t wear any warm clothes. A.  Although B. No matter C. However

5. You return at any time. She waits for you. A.  Although B. No matter  C. Whatever

I. Combine the sentences, using the conjunctions given in parentheses.
1. He is very rich,but he isn't happy. ( although )

2. He is very rich, but he isn't happy. (no matter)

3. She can't answer my question. She is very intelligent. ( although )

4. She can't answer my question. She is very intelligent. (no matter)

5. He does anything. He is always careful. (whatever)

6. He does anything. He is always careful. (no matter)

7. She says anything. I don't balieve her. (whatever)

8. She says anything. I don't balieve her.(no matter)

9. He tried. He was not successful. (no matter)

10. He tried. He was not successful. (although)

Combine the sentences, using the conjunctions given in parentheses.
1. He is very rich , but he isn't happy. ( although )

2. He is very rich , but he isn't happy. (no matter)

3. She can't answer my question. She is very intelligent. ( although )

4. She can't answer my question. She is very intelligent. (no matter)

5. He does anything. He is always careful. (whatever)

6. He does anything. He is always careful. (no matter)

7. She says anything. I don't balieve her. (whatever)

8. She says anything. I don't balieve her.(no matter)

9. He tried. He was not successful. (no matter)

10. He tried. He was not successful. (although)

Combine the sentences, using the conjunctions given in parentheses.
1. He is very rich , but he isn't happy. ( though )

2. He is very rich , but he isn't happy. (no matter)

3. She can't answer my question. She is very intelligent. ( though )

4. She can't answer my question. She is very intelligent. (no matter)

5. He does anything. He is always careful. (whatever)

6. He does anything. He is always careful. (no matter)

7. She says anything. I don't balieve her. (whatever)

8. She says anything. I don't balieve her.(no matter)

9. He tried. He was not successful. (no matter)

10. He tried. He was not successful. (although)

II. TRẮC NGHIỆM CÂU

1. In spite of his hard work, 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

2.Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip.

c. Despite of the heavy rain d. Though it rained

3. Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well.

a. that he did not feel very well b. despite of the fact not feeling well

c. because he did not feel very well d. despite not feeling very well

4.Although he is very old, he can walk to the station.

a. In spite of his old age b. Despite his old age

c. Despite the fact that he is old d. All are correct

5. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.

A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

6. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

A. Despite her sick mother, she stayed at home.

B. Because of her sick mother , she stayed at home.

C. In spite of her sick mother, she stayed at home.

D. A & C are correct.

7. Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

A.Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.

B.Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

D. Although Bill took a taxi, he can’t come to the concert in time.

8. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.

A. Although William suffers from a bad cold, he went to school.

B. Although William suffered from a bad cold, he went to school.

C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold.

D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.

9. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.

A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm. B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.

C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm. D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.

10. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

A. Despite he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

C. In spite of trying hard, he didn’t succeed.

D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.

12. John is fat because he eats so many chips.

A.John is fat because of the fact that he eats so many chips.

B.John is fat because of eating so many chips.

C. John is fat because of not eating so many chips.

D. A & B are correct.

He was successful because he was determined to pursue personal goals. He was not talented.

A. It was his determination to pursue personal goals, not talent, that contributed to his success.

B. In addition to his determination, his talent ensured his success in pursing his goals.

C. His success lay in his natural ability, not his determination to pursue personal goals.

D. His determination to pursue personal goals made him successful and talented.