III. Complete the sentences with although/ in spite of/ because/ because of.

1. __________Because of_______ the meeting's at 2.00, I won't be able to see you.

2. __________Although_______ I told the absolute truth, no one would believe me.

3. The goods were never delivered ________in spite of___________ the promise we had received.

4. My mother is always complaining _____because of_____________ the untidiness of my room.

5. I didn't get the job __________although_________ I had all the necessary qualifications.

6. It's unsafe to travel in that country ___________because of_________ the ongoing civil war.

7. The villagers refused to leave ____________in spite of________ the drought.

8. ______Because_____________ everything looked different, I had no idea where to go.

9. __________Because of_________ his age, John was not hired ________although___________ he had the necessary
qualifications.

10. You can't enter this secure area ______because____________ you don't have an official permit.

11. ___________Although_______ it was sunny, it was quite a cold day.

12. Several people in the crowd became ill and fainted _______because of____________ the extreme heat.

13. ____________In spite of______ having a bad cough, she was able to sing in the choir.

14. _______Because___________ I had nothing for lunch but an apple, I ate dinner early.

15. Sarah can't climb up the tree ____________because of________ her fear of heights

1. Because

2. Although

3. although

4. because of

5. athough

6. because of 

7. in spite of

8. because

9. Because of - although 

10. because

11. Although

12. because of

13. In spite of

14. Because

15. because of

I. Error identification & correct (xác định và sửa lỗi sai)
Example: It’s difficult getting there on time in rush hour.
getting → to get
1. He does his homework at the moment. -> is doing
2. He is learning cooking at the moment. -> to cook
3. What do you usually do at your free time? -> in
4. You should practise speak English before you go to England. -> speaking
5. She is very good of writing essays. -> at
6. I am really not interested of going to high school. -> in
7. He thanks her about inviting him to the party. -> for
8. They don’t go to the swimming pool because the rain. -> because of
9. They don’t go to the swimming pool because the rain. -> because of
10. Would you like going to a pop concert this weekend. -> to go
II. Complete the sentences with​​ although/ in spite of/ because/ because of.
1.​​ because​​ ​​the meeting's at 2.00, I won't be able to see you.
2.​​ although I told the absolute truth, no one would believe me.
3. The goods were never delivered in spite of the promise we had received.
4. My mother is always complaining because of the untidiness of my room.
5. I didn't get the job although I had all the necessary qualifications.
6. It's unsafe to travel in that country​​ because of the ongoing civil war.
7. The villagers refused to leave in spite of the drought.
8.​​ because​​ everything looked different, I had no idea where to go.
9. because of his age, John was not hired although he had the necessary
qualifications.
10. You can't enter this secure area​​ because​​ you don't have an official permit.

Ex: Complete the sentence with Although / In spite of/ Because / because of.

1) ...........because.................the meeting is at 2.00, I won't be able to see you.

2) ........although.....................I told the truth, no one believed me.

3) My mother is always complaining.. ... .because of................. the untidiness of my room.

4) I didn't get the job. ..... .. ...although... . ... .. . ...I had all the necessary qualifications.

5) The villagers didn't want to leave . .....in spite of...........the flood.

6) ..........in spite of....................having a bad cough, she was able to sing some songs.

7) .........although...................it was sunny, it was quite a cold day.

8) sarah can't climb up the tree. .. ..........because of..............her fear of heights

9) .......although...............he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the film

10) .........in spite of........................his suffering from a bad cold, William still went to school

11)............because...........the roads were icy, there were a lot of accidents

12) ............because of...............the rough sea, the ferry couldn't sail

13) ............although..............he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his life

14) ...........because..............the cost of living in Britain is high, there are fewer tourists here this year.

VI. Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets
1.the forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day (although)

although the forecast said it would rain, It turned out to be a beautiful day
2. I'm no better. I've taken the bill (Even though)

I'm no better, even though I've taken the bill
3. I told the absolute truth. No one would believe me (but)

I told the absolute truth but No one would believe me
4. He didn't notice the sign. It was right in front of him (though)

He didn't notice the sign, though It was right in front of him
5. Jason was very tired. He leant back and closed his eyes (because)

He leant back and closed his eyes because Jason was very tired.
6. I'm learning French. I like learning French (and)

I'm learning French and I like learning French
7. You can't speak to Tim at the moment. He's sleeping. (so)

tim is sleeping, so You can't speak to Tim at the moment
8. Nobody would recognise him. He wore glasses and false beard. (so that)

He wore glasses and false beard, so that Nobody would recognise him.
9. Nick had nowhere to go. He slept on the park bench. (since)

since nick slept on the park bench , he had nowhere to go
10, Simon couldn't come to the meeting. He was busy (therefore)

simon was busy; therefore, he couldn't come to the meeting

II. Choose the correct answer for each sentence:

1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.

a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although

2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

a. Despite b. Because c. Because of d. As

3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.

a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because

4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.

a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of

5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.

a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As

6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.

a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of

7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.

a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of

8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.

a. because b. because of c. since d. as

9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications

a. because b. because of c. although d. despite

10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.

a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct

Even though I told the absolute truth, no one would believe me.

Bài tập về liên từ

Fill each blank with a suitable conjunction:

1. He drinks beer and wine, because wine is a bit strong.

2. Melissa isn't English although she speaks English perfectly.

3. Polly has a watch . However / Nevertheless, she borrow mine.

4. I must say that you have done very well. However / Nevertheless, you should be aware that you still have a lot of thing to learn.

5 . Although i told the absolute truth, no one would believe me.

6- My mother is always complaining about the untidiness of my room.

7- It's unsafe to travel in that country because of the ongoing civil war.

Bài tập về liên từ

Fill each blank with a suitable conjunction:

1. He drinks beer .......on....... wine, because wine is a bit strong.

2. Melissa isn't English. .........However,........ she speaks English perfectly.

3. THough Polly has a watch ................, she borrow mine.

4. I must say that you have done very well. ..............However..., you should be aware that you still have a lot of thing to learn.

5 ...Although...... i told the absolute truth, no one would believe me.

6- My mother is always complaining ........about..... the untidiness of my room.

7- It's unsafe to travel in that country .....because of....... the ongoing civil war.

III.

1. Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because of the cheapness, many people began to wearing jeans.

2. Since he was careless, Tom lost the game.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's carelessness, he lost the game.

3. Although she behaves well, no one loves her.

\(\Rightarrow\) Despite behaving well, no one loves her.

4. Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because the weather is cold, thr crops are late this year.

5. Mary was worried because Tom was late.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's lateness, Mary was worried.

6. Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's bad leg, he walked slowly.

7. I came here because I want the English course.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because of wanting the English course, I came here.

8. I went to school although it was hot

\(\Rightarrow\) Despite the hot weather, I went to school.

9. Because of the dust in the room, I can't go in.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because there is the dust in the room, I can't go in.

10. Because of too much smoke, we have to wear masks.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because there is too much smole, we have to wear masks.

Good luck!

II/ Rewrite these sentences, using because:

1. Due to the cold weather, we stayed home.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because the weather was cold, we stayed home.

2. Most people hear jogging is a good exercise, so they begin to jog.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because most people hear jogging is a good exercise, they begin to jog.

3. People like to live in this country because of it's healthy climate.

\(\Rightarrow\) People like to live in this country because the climate is healthy.

4. A computer can be used for various purposes, so it becomes very popular now a days.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because a computer can be used for various purposes, it becomes very popular now a days.

5. Stacey retired in 1987, partly because of ill health.

\(\Rightarrow\) Stacey retired in 1987, partly because she was ill.

6. We were late for the meeting due to the heavy traffic.

\(\Rightarrow\) We were late for the meeting because the traffic was heavy.

7. Harry had to stay in hospital because of his broken leg.

\(\Rightarrow\) Harry had to stay in hospital because his leg was broken.

8. Our leader couldn't attend the meeting, so it was canceled.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because our leader couldn't attend the meeting, it was canceled.

9. The young couple decided not to the buy the house because of it's dilapidated condition.

\(\Rightarrow\) The young couple decided not to the buy the house because the condition was dilapidated.

10. I always enjoyed mathematics in high school, so I decided to major in it in college.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because I always enjoyed mathematics in high school, I decided to major in it in college.

Good luck!

I/ Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets:

1. Mary came to class late. Her motorbike had a puncture. ( Because).

-> Mary came to class late because her motorbike has a puncture.

2. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health. ( although).

-> Although Nick used to smoke, he seems to be in good health.

3. We couldn't get tickets. We queued for an hour. ( in spite of).

-> In Spite of queuing for an hour/ the fact that we queued for an hour, we couldn't get tickets.

4. She earned her living by selling newspaper. She got a B. A. degree. ( even though).

-> Even though she got a B.A degree, she earned her living by selling newspaper.

5. I enjoy the fim. The story was silly. (in spite of).

-> In the of the fact that the story was silly, i enjoy the film.

6. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. ( despite).

-> Despise the fact that we live in the same street, we hardly see each other

7. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. ( although).

-> Although my foot was injured , I managed to walk to the nearest village.

8. They have very little money. They are happy. ( in spite of).

-> In spite of having very litle money/ the fact that they have very little money, they are happy.

9. I couldn't sleep. I was tired. ( despite).

-> Despite being tired/ tiredness/ the fact that I was tired, I couldn't sleep.

10. I didn't get the job. I had all the necessary qualifications. ( in spite of).

-> In spite of having all the necessary qualifications, I didn't get the job.

11. Laura wants to play. She feels afraid. ( in spite of the fact that).

-> In spite of the fact that Laura feels afraid, she wants to play.

12. I'm no better. I' ve taken the pills. ( despite the fact).

-> Despite the fact that I've taken the pills, I'm no better.

13. Henry's friend is a millionaire. He hates spendng money. ( despite).

-> Despite being a millionaire, Henry's friend hates spending money.

14. I' d met her twice before. I didn't recognize her. ( although).

-> Although I'd met her twice before, I didn't recognize her.

15. The good were never delivered. We had received the promise. ( despite).

-> Despite we had received the promised, the good were never delivered.

16. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. ( in spite of).

-> In spite of taking many pictures, the sky was cloudy.

17. We understand him in spite of his strong accent. ( although).

-> Although his accent is strong, we understand him.

18. Although he is healthy, he is not spoiled. ( despite).

-> Despite the fact that he is healthy, he isn't spoiled.

19. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. (although).

-> Although the prices is high, my roomated go to the movies every Saturday.

20. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. ( despite).

-> Despite having a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children.

21. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (although).

-> Although they are poor, they are very generous.

22. Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. ( Despite)

-> Despite having been absent drewuently, he has manages to pass the test.

23. In spite of Lee's Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (Although)

-> Although Lee was sad at losing the contest, she manages to smile.

24. My friend ate the chocolate cake even thugh she was on a diet. (Despite)

-> Despite the fact that she was on a diet, my friend ate the chocolate cake.

25. In spite of headache, he enjoy the film. (Although)

-> Although he has a headache, he enjoys the film.

* Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences.
1. I believe you because I know you are ………truthful…………………. (truth)
2. We had a very …………………enjoyable………evening in Lon don last month. (enjoy)
3. Rap is a kind of music which is very popular with ……teenegers……………………. (teenage)
4. He has a very outgoing ………personality…………………and makes friends very easily. (person)

* Give the correct tense / form.
1. If he (run) ………………runs………………faster, he’ll be the winner.
2. Must this test (finish) ………be finished………………………on time?
3. Your house needs (paint) …………painting…………………….
4. You (give) ………………will be given………………instructions when you arrive.
5. Tom is pleased (admit) ………to be admitted………………………to the college.
6. Mr. Nam (teach) ………………had taught………………English before he came a principal.
7. They (walk) ……………have been walking …………………too fast. That’s why they are tired.
8. We (teach) …………were taught……………………Japanese by a native speaker when we were at college.