1: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. He got wet_______ he forgot his umbrella.
A. because of        B. because          C. but            D. and
2. He stops working _______ heavy raining.
A. in spite of          B. although          C. despite      D. because of
3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life _______ their poverty.
A. in spite of          B. although          C. because     D. because of
4. Tom wakes his parents up_______ playing the guitar very softly.
A. because            B. in spite of        C. because of   D. although
5. Nobody could hear her_______ she spoke too quietly.
A. although            B. because          C. because of    D. in spite of
6. We decided to leave early _______the party was boring.
A. although            B. despite            C. because        D. because of
7. Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie.
A. because            B. in spite of         C. although       D. because of
8. _______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.
A. In spite of         B. Because           C. Because of    D. Although
9. _______her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
A. Although          B. In spite of          C. Because of    D. Because
10. ______her poorness, she feels happy.
A. Although         B. Because            C. If                    D. In spite of
11. We all feel sad _______ the bad news
A. because         B. because of         C. though             D. despite
12. John lost his job__________ his laziness.
A. because of      B. because            C. in spite of         D. though
13. I went to the club last Saturday________ the heavy rain.
A. because of       B. because           C. in spite of          D. though
14. He has had this car_________ six months.
A. in                    B. since                C. during                D. for
15. We can't go to Julia's party _______ we're going away that weekend.
A. because          B. because of        C. although            D. in spite of
16. ____ repeated assurances that the product is safe; many people have stopped buying it.
A. By                  B. Despite             C. With                  D. For
17. She walked home by herself, _______ she knew that it was dangerous.
A. because         B. although            C. and                   D. but
18. _______ his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.
A. Because of     B. But for              C. In spite of          D. Without
19. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.
A. so                 B. although             C. because            D. though
2: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. _____ she was very tired, she helped her brother with his homework.
A. Because        B. whether              C. Although             D. so
2. It’s raining hard, _____ we can’t go to the beach.
A. or                  B. but                     C. so                     D. though
3. Nam was absent from class yesterday ____ he felt sick.
A. so                B. because              C. although             D. but
4. Tom has a computer, _____ he doesn’t use it.
A. or                B. as                       C. because               D. but

Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

1.He got wet_______ he forgot his umbrella.

A. because of

B. because

C. but

D. and

2. He stops working _______ heavy raining.

A. in spite of

B. although

C. despite

D. because of

3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life _______ their poverty.

A. in spite of

B. although

C. because

D. because of

4. Tom wakes his parents up_______ playing the guitar very softly.

A. because

B. in spite of

C. because of

D. although

5. Nobody could hear her_______ she spoke too quietly.

A. although

B. because

C. because of

D. in spite of

6. We decided to leave early _______the party was boring.

A. although

B. despite

C. because

D. because of

7. Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie.

A. because

B. in spite of

C. although

D. because of

8. _______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.

A. In spite of

B. Because

C. Because of

D. Although

9. _______her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

A. Although

B. In spite of

C. Because of

D. Because

10. ______her poorness, she feels happy.

A. Although

B. Because

C. If

D. In spite of

11. We all feel sad _______ the bad news

A. because

B. because of

C. though

D. despite

12. John lost his job__________ his laziness.

A. because of

B. because

C. in spite of

D. though

13. I went to the club last Saturday________ the heavy rain.

A. because of

B. because

C. in spite of

D. though

14. He has had this car_________ six months.

A. in

B. since

C. during

D. for

15. We can't go to Julia's party _______ we're going away that weekend.

A. because

B. because of

C. although

D. in spite of

16. ____ repeated assurances that the product is safe; many people have stopped buying it.

A. By

B. Despite

C. With

D. For

17. She walked home by herself, _______ she knew that it was dangerous.

A. because

B. although

C. and

D. but

18. _______ his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.

A. Because of

B. But for

C. In spite of

D. Without

19. I'll see you after the show and give you £20 for the tickets, or _______ much they cost.

A. whatever

B. nevertheless

C. besides

D. however

20. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.

A. so

B. although

C. because

D. though

Exercise 1: Chọn đáp án đúng nhất điền vào chỗ trống ở mỗi câu sau.

1. He got wet_______ he forgot his umbrella.
A. because of B. because C. but D. and

2. He stops working _______ heavy raining.
A. in spite of B. although C. despite D. because of

3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life _______ their poverty.
A. in spite of B. although C. because D. because of

4. Tom wakes his parents up_______ playing the guitar very softly.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although

5. Nobody could hear her_______ she spoke too quietly.
A. although B. because C. because of D. in spite of

6. We decided to leave early _______the party was boring.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of

7. Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie.
A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of

8. _______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Because of D. Although

9. _______her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson. A. Although B. In spite of C. Because of D. Because

10. ______her poorness, she feels happy.
A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of

11. The sky was gray and cloudy. ________, we went to the beach.

A. Consequently B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. In spite of

12. I turned on the fan __________ the room was hot.

A. due to B. despite C. even though D. because

13. Sam and I will meet you at the restaurant tonight ________ we can find a baby-sitter.

A. although B. unless C. otherwise D. only if

14. Carol showed up for the meeting ________ I asked her not to be there.

A. even though B. despite C. provided that D. because

15. You must lend me the money for the trip. ________, I won’t be able to go.

A. Consequently B. Nevertheless C. Otherwise D. Although

16. The road will remain safe ________ the flood washes out the bridge.

A. as long as B. unless C. providing that D. since

17. The roles of men and women were not the same in ancient Greece. For example, men were both participants and spectators in the ancient Olympics. Women, ________ were forbidden to attend or participate.

A. nevertheless B. on the other hand

C. therefore D. otherwise

18. The windows were all left open. _____, the room was a real mess after the windstorm.

A. Nevertheless B. However C. Consequently D. Otherwise

19. It looks like they’re going to succeed ________ their present difficulties.

A. despite B. because of C. even though D. yet

20. ________ Marge is an honest person, I still wonder whether she’s telling the truth about the incident.

A. In spite of B. Since C. Though D. In the event that

21) Many people still believe him very much __________ he sometimes tell lies. A. because B. since C. although D. despite 22) They were walking on the street _________ there was an accident. A. when B. while C. because D. so that 23) __________ the darkness in the room, we couldn’t continue our studying. A. because of B. since C. although D. in spite of 24) Mary tries to study as hard as possible ___________ she can get the scholarhip to study

in England. A. in order to B. so that C. because D. because of 25) She stopped at the post office ___________ she could send the letter to her parents. A. although B. so as to C. in order that D. despite 26) He didn’t wear warm clothes __________________ the cold weather in winter. A. because B. although C. because of D. in spite of 27) What had you done ____________ I phoned you? A. as soon as B. by the time C. after D. while 28) Tom couldn’t get a job _____________ he couldn’t speak English well. A. because B. although C. because of D. in spite of 29) _____________ he knew the danger of smoking, he couldn’t give it up. A. Since B. Though C. Because of D. Despite 30) He knew the danger of smoking;______________, he couldn’t give it up. A. therefore B. but C. however D. although 31) ____________ their poverty in their family, they live happily together everyday. A. as B. though C. because D. despite 32) He didn’t drink beer _______________ he was really thirsty. A. in spite of B. even though C. because D. since 33) We will go without him ____________ he comes here on time. A. though B. unless C. Because D. If 34) Mike went to the bank ______________ he cashed his cheque. A. therefore B. so that C. however D. although 35) The students finish the test well _________________ its difficulties yesterday. A. therefore B. in spite of C. however D. although 36) She has driven a car _____________ she studied at the university. A. as soon as B. by the time C. after D. since 37) We started out on the trip ______________ the weather was extremely hot. A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although 38) We should wait for her __________ we had much time. A. though B. unless C. because D. if 39) ____________ we had much time, we shouldn’t wait for her A. Though B. Unless C. Because D. If 40) The food didn’t look appetizing;______________, many people liked enjoying it. A. therefore B. so that C. however D. although 41) It was already 6p.m, ______________ we closed our office and went home. A. therefore B. but C. however D. so 42) Ok! you can take Chemistry as your major.______________, you should remember that it is not easy to learn. A. Therefore B. But C. However D. Although 43) John succeeded in the exam ______________ his hard and methodical work. A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although 44) He didn’t stop his car ___________ the traffic light turned red. A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although 45) She didn’t join our programme _________________ she had to take a summer course at the college. A. so that B. because of C. because D. although 46) She wanted to go to bed early ________________ her bad tiredness. A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although 47) _________________ he had to take her mother to the hospital, he still attended our party yesterday. A. Because B. In spite of C. Because of D. Although 48) ______________ they had read these books, they went out. A. As soon as B. Before C. After D. Since

49) The students couldn’t do the test ______________ its complicated problems. A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. though 50) ______________ it got dark, they continued working. A. Because B. In spite of C. Because of D. Even though

* Exercises:Compound sentences

Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. He got wet_______ he forgot his umbrella.
A. because of B. because C. but D. and
2. You can come here either on Monday__________ on Friday.

a. or b. nor c. both d. and

3. Could I have rice_______ potatoes, please?

a. but b. but also c. instead d. instead of

4. He has had this car_________ six months.
A. in B. since C. during D. for
5. We can't go to Julia's party _______ we're going away that weekend.
A. because B. because of

C. although D. in spite of
6. She walked home by herself, _______ she knew that it was dangerous.
A. because B. although C. and D. but
7. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.
A. so B. although C. because D. though

 1.  He got wet ..... he forgot his umbrella.

A because of                  B. because                 C. but          D. and

2He stops working      heavy raining.

A in spite of                  B. although                C. despite    D. because of

3.                                                                    They have a lot of difficulties in their life  .........their poverty.

A.                              in spite of                  B. although                C. because   D. because of

4.                                               Jill and Jolly were happy    it was their both birthday party that day.

A.                              because                      B. even though          C. spite of   D. Despite

5.                                             Nobody could hear her         she spoke too quietly.

A.                              although                    B. because                 C. because of        D. in spite of

6.                                                We decided to leave early the party was boring.

A.                              although                    B. despite                  C. because   D. because of

7.                                  We all feel sad     the bad news

A.                              because                      B. because of             C. though    D. despite

8.                                    John lost his job         his laziness.

A.                              because of                  B. because                 C. in spite of         D. though

9.                                                 We can't go to Julia's party       we're going away that weekend.

A.                              because                      B. because of             C. although D. in spite of

10.                                                              Nam was absent from class yesterday     he felt sick.

A.                              so                               B. because                 C. although D. but

Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

1. He got wet_______ he forgot his umbrella.

A. because of B. because C. but D. and

2. He stops working _______ heavy raining.

A. in spite of B. although C. despite D. because of

3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life _______ their poverty.

A. in spite of B. although C. because D. because of

4. Tom wakes his parents up_______ playing the guitar very softly.

A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although

5. Nobody could hear her_______ she spoke too quietly.

A. although B. because C. because of D. in spite of

6. We decided to leave early _______the party was boring.

A. although B. despite C. because D. because of

7. Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie.

A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of

8. _______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.

A. In spite of B. Because C. Because of D. Although

9. _______her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

A. Although B. In spite of C. Because of D . Because

10. ______her poorness, she feels happy.

A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of

Exercise 3: Choose the correct answers.

1.                             He got wet      he forgot his umbrella.

A.                              because of                  B. because                  C. but D. and

2.                                     He stops working       heavy raining.

A.                              in spite of                   B. although                C. despite    D. because of

3.                                                                    They have a lot of difficulties in their life                                                                    their poverty.

A.                              in spite of                   B. although                C. because   D. because of

4.                                               Jill and Jolly were happy     it was their both birthday party that day.

A.                              because                      B. even though          C. spite of    D. Despite

5.                                             Nobody could hear her          she spoke too quietly.

A.                              although                     B. because                  C. because of         D. in spite of

6.                                                We decided to leave early   the party was boring.

A.                              although                     B. despite                   C. because   D. because of

7.                                  We all feel sad     the bad news

A.                              because                      B. because of             C. though    D. despite

8.                                    John lost his job               his laziness.    

A.                              because of                  B. because                  C. in spite of         D. though

9.                                                 We can't go to Julia's party         we're going away that weekend.

A.                              because                      B. because of             C. although  D. in spite of

10.                                                              Nam was absent from class yesterday        he felt sick.

A.                              so                               B. because                  C. although  D. but

Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

11.He is tired ________  he stayed up late watching TV.

A. so                            B. because                  C. but                          D. and

12.Her parents saw her _________  at the railway station.

A. in                             B. for                           C. up                           D. off

13.Can you turn ................ the light? It's too dark.    

A. on                B. off               C. in                 D. for

14. What are you looking ..................... ?.My picture book. I've lost it.

 A. for                          B. off                           C. in                 D. on

15. There are ............ saving methods and inventions to use solar energy.

A. energy                    B. energize                  C. energetic                D. energetics

16. I had to pay much money this month for the international………………..

A. calls                        B. calling                     C. W call                     D. called

17. A new air-conditioner will be ................... this morning.

A. installed                   B. to install                   C. installing                  D. to install

18. Scientists are looking for an ..................... way to reduce energy consumption.

A. effective                 B. affection                 C. effect                      D. effectively

19. We can ______  easily in the daylight.

A. read                        B. to read                    C. reading                   D. readed

20. She won’t take all these suitcases______  she likes to travel light .

A. because                  B. but                           C. so                            D. therefore

21.They are completely short of water now. A number of people have died because of this____

A. shortage                  B. short                        C. shorten                   D. shortly

22. She is very tired. ______,she has to finish her homework.

A. however                  B. so                C. and                         D. moreover

23. Is he an actor ______ singer?

A. or                B. and                          C. with                         D. so

24. He’s tired ______ he took a rest before continuing the work.

A. so                B. and                          C. but                          D. if

25. She forgot ______  off the gas before going out.

A. turning                     B. turn                         C. to turn                     D. turned

26. I suggest ______  money for the poor people in our neighborhood.

A. saving                     B. to save                    C. save                        D. saved

27. Who looks ______  your children when you are away from home?

A. after                        B. at                             C. for                           D. to

29. We decided not to go out for meal ______  we were too tired.

A. but                           B. because                  C. so                            D. and

30. My shoes are dirty. I’d better take them ______  I come in.

A. away                       B. up                            C. on                           D. off

31. If you want to save money, you should ______. the amount of water your family uses.

A. increase                  B. reduce                    C. adapt                      D. prepair

32. In order to save electricity, an ordinary 100-watt light bulb can be replaced by ______.

A. a 1000-watt light B. a lamp             C. an electric bulb       D. an energy-saving bulb

33. Who is going to ______  your children when you’re at work?

A. look for                   B. look up                    C. look after                D. look out

34. Mary’s eyes are weak, …… , she has to wear glasses.

A. but                           B. however                  C. and                         D. therefore

35. If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest ……. the manufacturer directly.

A. contact                    B. to contact                C. contacting               D. be contacted

36. ……. put on the guests on the first floor?

A. Why don’t we          B. I suggest                 C. How about              D. Let’s

37. My mother has just bought a house _______________ is full of roses.

A. whose garden         B. the garden              C. the garden of it       D. the garden whose

38: Today young generation is still fond ……………….wearing jeans.

A.about                        B.with                          C.of                             D.on

39. Lan dropped his watch when he was...............the bus .

A.turning off                B. getting off               C.taking off                 D.going off

Exercise 6: Choose the best option to complete the sentences.

                1.    .................... Pelly was tired, he went to bed.

                        A. Because                          B. Because of

                2.    He passed the exam .................... he had a good teacher.

                        A. Because                          B. Because of

                3.    We stayed in .................... the rain.

                        A. Because                          B. Because of

                4.    He was able to go to university .................... his aunt’s help.

                        A. Because                          B. Because of

                5.    The price of oranges is high .................... frost damage.

                        A. Because                          B. Because of

                6.    I went to see the play, .................... it had good reviews.

                        A. Because                          B. Because of

                7.    I enjoy the course    .................... the professor is a good teacher.

                        A. Because                          B. Because of

                8.    We all felt tired .................... the hot weather.

                        A. Because                          B. Because of

                9.    I left home early, .................... I had to do several errands.

                        A. Because                          B. Because of

                10.  .................... their interest in comets, they decided to study astronomy.

                        A. Because                          B. Because of