Question 3:                  , we tried our best to complete it.

A.  Difficult as the homework was

B.  As though the homework was difficult

C.  Thanks to the difficult homework

D.  Despite the homework was difficult

Question 4: We like                   policies.

A. American recent economic                                         B. recent American economic

C. recent economic American                                         D. economic recent American

Question 5: I                       the garden. No sooner had I finished watering it than it came down in torrents.

A. shouldn’t have watered                                              B. mustn’t have watered

C. can’t have watered                                                     D. needn’t have watered

Question 6: If Nam had passed the GCSE examination, he                       to take the entrance examination to the university.

A. would have been allowed                                          B. would have allowed

C. will have allowed                                                       D. would allow

Question 7: Let’s go to the library,                        ?

A. shall we                      B. will we                                C. would we               D. should we

Question 8: If I                 that there was a test yesterday, I would not be punished now.

A. would know               B. have known                        C. had known             D. knew

Question 9:                   in large quantities in the Middle East, oil became known as black gold because of the large profit it brought.

A. To discover                                         B. Discovered

C. Discovering                                        D. discover

Question 10: The scientists                   on this project try to find the solutions to air pollution.

A. working                        B. worked                   C. are working            D. who working

Question 11: Susan rarely stays up late,                ?

A. is she                            B. isn’t she                  C. does she                 D. doesn’t she

Question 12: Why not                the meeting until Thursday morning?

A. postpone                     B. postponing              C. you postpone          D. do you postpone

Question 13: John congratulated us                our exam with high marks.

A. on passing                   B. for passing                          C. to pass                    D. on pass

Question 14: I                Lan since she went abroad.

A. wasn’t met                  B. hadn’t met              C. didn’t meet            D. haven’t met

Question 15: That carcinogenic substances                   in many common household items is well-known.

A. are contained              B. containing               C. are containing         D. contained

Question 16: As a small boy, he used to                  alone in the house for an hour or two.

A. being left                    B. leaving                    C. be left                     D. leave

Question 17: That style of dress        have been designed by Titian, because it wasn’t worn till after his death.

A. must                            B. might                      C. can’t                       D. shouldn’t Question 18:                 here for hours and I feel tired

A. I had been standing    B. I have been standing

C. I have stood               D. I’m standing

Question 19: We intend to                  with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one.

A. do in                           B. do down                 C. do up                      D. do away

Question 20:                  through a telescope, Venus appears to go through changes in size and shape.

A. see                              B. seen                        C. seeing                     D. saw

Question 21: Billy was the youngest boy                 .

A. admit the club                                                            B. admitting the club

C. to be admitted to the club                                          D. admitted to the club

Question 22: Due to severe weather condition, we had to wait long hours                  the airport.

A. in                                B. at                            C. from                       D. on

Question 23: Where’s that                 dress that your boyfriend gave you?

A. lovely long pink silk                                                                           B. lovely pink long silk

C. long pink silk lovely                                                                           D. pink long lovely silk

Question 24: Not only                the exam but she also got a scholarship.

A. has she passed            B. she has passed                    C. she passed              D. did she passed

Question 25: Sam’s uncle,                   is very rich, came to visit our orphanage.

A. that                             B. who                                    C. whom                     D. whose

Question 26: I have gone to the doctor’s to have a checkup. - You                   . You just had your check-up last week!

A. don’t need to go         B. needn’t go                          C. didn’t need to go   D. needn’t have gone

Sentence ←→ Noun Phrase:

1) In spite of being so lazy, he passed the exam.

--> Although he is so lazy, he passed the exam.

2) Despite being rich, he doesn't buy anything.

--> Though he is rich, he doesn't buy anything.

3) Inspite of her beauty, she is very lazy.

--> Even though she is beautiful, she is very lazy.

4) Despite the cloudy weather, they wanted to go for a walk.

--> They wanted to go for a walk although the weather was cloudy

5) Nam can finish his homework in spite of the difficult exercises.

--> Although the exercises are difficult , Nam can finish his homework

6) In spite of the bad weather, they wanted to go out.

--> Although the weather was bad, they wanted to go out.

7) Despite the heavy rain, the weather wasn't cold.

--> The weather wasn't cold although it rained heavily

8) Although she is ill, she goes to school every morning.

--> Despite being ill, she goes to school every morning.

9) The exercise was difficult but he could find the answer.

--> Athough The exercise was difficult he could find the answer.

10) I'm seriously sick, so i don't want to go out.

--> BecauseI'm seriously sick, i don't want to go out.

11) Because of the polluted water, we can't swim in the water.

--> Because the water is polluted , we can't swim in the water.

12) As a fast runner, he won the prize.

--> Because he ran fast, he won the prize.

13) Because of the heavy rain, we didn't go out for a walk.

--> Because it rained heavily, we didn't go out for a walk.

Sentence ←→ Noun Phrase:

1) In spite of being so lazy, he passed the exam.

--> Although he was so lazy,he passed the exam.

2) Despite being rich, he doesn't buy anything.

--> Though he is rich,he doesn't buy anything.

3) Inspite of her beauty, she is very lazy.

--> Even though she is beautiful,she is very lazy.

4) Despite the cloudy weather, they wanted to go for a walk.

--> They wanted to go for a walk although the weather is cloudy

5) Nam can finish his homework in spite of the difficult exercises.

--> Although the exercises are difficult,Nam can finish his homework.

6) In spite of the bad weather, they wanted to go out.

--> Although the weather was bad,they wanted to go out.

7) Despite the heavy rain, the weather wasn't cold.

--> The weather wasn't cold although it rained heavily.

8) Although she is ill, she goes to school every morning.

--> Despite her illness,she goes to school every morning.

9) The exercise was difficult but he could find the answer.

--> Athough the exercise was difficult,he could find the answer.

10) I'm seriously sick, so i don't want to go out.

--> Because I'm seriously sick,I don't want to go out.

11) Because of the polluted water, we can't swim in the water.

--> Because the water is polluted,we can't swim in the water.

12) As a fast runner, he won the prize.

--> Because he ran so fast,he won the prize.

13) Because of the heavy rain, we didn't go out for a walk.

--> Because it rained heavily,we didn't go out for a walk

Sentence ←→ Noun Phrase:

1) In spite of being so lazy, he passed the exam.

--> Although he is so lazy , he passed the exam.

2) Despite being rich, he doesn't buy anything.

--> Though he is rich , he doesn't buy anything.

3) In spite of her beauty, she is very lazy.

--> Even though she is beautiful , she is very lazy.

4) Despite the cloudy weather, they wanted to go for a walk.

--> They wanted to go for a walk although the weather is cloudy

5) Nam can finish his homework in spite of the difficult exercises.

--> Although the exercises are difficult , Nam can finish his homework

6) In spite of the bad weather, they wanted to go out.

--> Although the weather was bad, they wanted to go out.

7) Despite the heavy rain, the weather wasn't cold.

--> The weather wasn't cold although the rain is heavy

8) Although she is ill, she goes to school every morning.

--> Despite her illness , she goes to school every morning.

9) The exercise was difficult but he could find the answer.

--> Athough the exercise was difficult , he could find the answer.

10) I'm seriously sick, so i don't want to go out.

--> Because I'm seriously sick , i don't want to go out.

11) Because of the polluted water, we can't swim in the water.

--> Because the water is polluted , we can't swim in the water.

12) As a fast runner, he won the prize.

--> Because he runs fast , he won the prize.

13) Because of the heavy rain, we didn't go out for a walk.

--> Because the rain is heavy , we didn't go out for a walk.

#Yumi

1, That's the city. I was born there. ( which )

-> ......................That's the city which I was born..........................................................

2, Mr.Long is a very nice teacher in our school. Do you know him ?. ( who )

-> ..........................Do you know Mr Long who is a very nice teacher in our school.......................................................

3, This tea is too hot. I can't drink it. ( for )

-> .....................This tea is too hot for me to drink............................................................

4, The weather was terrible. We had a good time. ( although )

-> .....................athough the weather was terrible, we had a good time..............................................................

5, She tried to stay cheerful although she felt sick.

-> Despite her .............her sickness, she tried to stay cheerful........................................................

6, All the guests enjoyed themselves at the party apart from George.

-> George was the ..............only one guest who didn’t enjoy himself at the party....................................................

7, Our teacher always makes us do our homework before we leave the class.

-> We are always ............allows us to do our homework before we leave the class........................................................

8, " You'd better not go for a walk. " said my father.

-> My father advised ........................me to go for a walk ............................................

1. He went out ... the rain (although/despite)

2.He went out ... it was raining (although/despite)

3.She tried her best despite / inspite of her illness

4.She tried her best although she was ill

5.They behaved well although they are naughty

6.They behaved well despite / inspite of their naughtiness

7. Despite / Inspite of the slippery road, he drives his car today

8. Inspite of the rain, we went for a walk in the park

9. That student speaks fluently inspite of his limited vocabulary

10.Lan told all of her friends the secret despite / inspite of her promise

31. Despite the sunny weather, she didn’t go out.

=> Although………the weather is sunny,she didn’t go out. ………………………………………………………..

32. Though the airfare was expensive, we went on holiday to Thailand.

=> Despite…the expensive airfare, we went on holiday to Thailand. ……………………………………………………………..

33. Even though it was snowing, we enjoyed the walk.

=> In spite of.........the snow,  we enjoyed the walk..................................................................................

34. Although the bag was heavy, she managed to carry it herself.

=> Despite…the heavy bag, she managed to carry it herself.……………………………………………………………..

35. Because Clara was ill, her mother didn’t let her go sight-seeing.

=>Due to………Clara's illness, her mother didn’t let her go sight-seeing.………………………………………………………..

36. Though his mother refused to let him go to the party, he went anyway.

=> Despite……his mother's refusal to let him go to the party, he went anyway.…………………………………………………………..

37. Because he worked very hard, he earned a lot of money.

=> Because of……working very hard, he earned a lot of money. …………………………………………………………..

38. Although she is attractive, people don’t like her personalities.

=> Despite……being attractive, people don’t like her personalities. …………………………………………………………..

39. Because my friend was sad, I took her to the shopping mall.

=>…………Because of my friend's sadness, I took her to the shopping mall. ……………………………………………………..

40. Although there wasn’t good music at the party, I was fine with it.

=> Despite…the fact that there wasn’t good music at the party, I was fine with it.……………………………………………………………..

I. Underline the most suitable word or phrase in each sentence:

1. However/ Though it was late, I decided to phone Brian.

2. Although/ Despite the car was cheap, it was in good condition.

3. Despite of the weather/ the weather, we went sailing.

4. I put the food in the fridge because/ because of I want it to get cold.

5. Since/ Because of Janet wanted to save money, she gave up smoking.

6. We can’t eat now because/ although there isn’t enough time.

7. I can’t come to your party so that/ because I am too busy.

8. I couldn’t see anything because/ because of the dark.

9.Despite/ Though the cold weather, we all went for a walk.

10. It was raining, but / although I went swimming anyway.

11. Mary doesn’t go to school because/ though she was ill.

12. In spite of/ Because of his old age, Mr Benson runs fours miles before breafast

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

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

1A

2C

3A

4D

5B

6D

7C

8A

9D

10A

11C

12B

13D

14B

15D

16D

17A

18C

19B

20D

In spite of the difficult homework, we tried our best to complete it.

Though the homework was difficult, we tried out best to complete it