1. Despite the cold weather, we all went for a walk. (ALTHOUGH)  ___________________________________________________________________________________ .

2. Difficult as the homework was, we tried our best to complete it. (THOUGH) (IN SPITE OF)  ___________________________________________________________________________________ .  ___________________________________________________________________________________ .

3. I tried to persuade her. I didn’t succeed, however. (ALTHOUGH)  ___________________________________________________________________________________ .

4. Even though we were tired, we got up early and started the trip.

Tired______________________________________________________________________________ .

 Although___________________________________________________________________________ .

No matter how______________________________________________________________________ .

5. It was raining, but I went swimming anyway. (DESPITE)  ___________________________________________________________________________________ .

6. Though cold and exhausted, Andrew managed to walk home.

However___________________________________________________________________________ .

7. I like fish, but I don’t like catching them myself. (MUCH AS)  ___________________________________________________________________________________ .

8. Although the dog appeared harmless, it was, in fact, quite dangerous.  Harmless___________________________________________________________________________ .

9. Ann felt ill, but insisted on going to work. (REGARDLESS OF)  ___________________________________________________________________________________ .

10. We could not solve the problem of rubbish in spite of working hard.  

Hard______________________________________________________________________________ .

Work______________________________________________________________________________ .

 No matter how______________________________________________________________________ .

11. I rang the doorbell. Nobody answered, though. (ALTHOUGH)  ___________________________________________________________________________________ .

12. Promptly as the doctors acted, they were unable to save the patient.  However___________________________________________________________________________ .

13. We expected Larry to accept the job, but he didn’t. (EVEN THOUGH)  ___________________________________________________________________________________ .

14. No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed. 

Hard______________________________________________________________________________ .

15. Even though she hurried, she stopped to help the blind woman. (DESPITE)  ___________________________________________________________________________________ .

16. Though I tried hard, I could not persuade him to change his mind. 

Try________________________________________________________________________________ .

Hard______________________________________________________________________________ .

However___________________________________________________________________________ .

17. Hard-working as he is, he will never be top of his class.

 Although___________________________________________________________________________ .

 Though____________________________________________________________________________ .

18. Although he is young, he has been to more than 30 countries in the world and gained a lot of experience.

 Though____________________________________________________________________________ .

19. Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found it rather expensive. (NO MATTER HOW)  ___________________________________________________________________________________ .

20. Although she swam strongly, she didn’t win the first prize in the race.

 In spite of_________________________________________________________________________ .

Swim______________________________________________________________________________ .

Strongly____________________________________________________________________________ .

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

18. You’d better stop spending money, _______ you will end up in debt
A. unless B. otherwise C. if D. in case
19. The people in my class, _____ are very friendly.
A. most of international students B. the most international students
C. almost international students D. mostly international students
20. He is determined to finish the job _____________ long it takes
A. whenever B. whatever C. no matter D. however
21. She _____ for lost time by studying at weekends.
A. got up B. set about C. made up D. put in
22. What is your opinion about Bob’s condition? - I recommend ___________ as much as possible.
A. him rest B. that he rests C. that he rest D. him to rest
23. Alan and Sue ___________ an argument. They are not speaking to each other.
A. must have B. must have had C. might have D. might had
24. ______________________, we tried our best to complete it.
A. As though the homework was difficult B. Thanks to the difficult homework
C. Difficult as the homework was D. Despite the homework was difficult

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER

1.We postponed our holiday (because of, in spite of, although, because) the bad weather

2.We can’t go to the cinema (although, even though, because, because of) it isn’t open today

3.(although, despite, in spite, though) her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.

4.Mary will take a plane, (in spite of, even though,therefore, moreover) she dislike flying

5.I would like to come, (but, nor, and, so) i do not have time

6.( Despite of, also, apart from, in spite of) Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest,she managed to smile

7.The moon will rise (as soon as, than before, yet) the sun sets

8.It looks (while, as, if, as if) the train would be late.

9.(because, as if, even if, so that) I told the truth, you would not believe me.

10.I’m going to bring along my umbrella (because of, as a result, in case, if) it rains

11.Will you come with me? (Also, otherwise, as well as, in case) i shall have to go alone

12.She is kind (However, Consequently, Therefore, But),she is rather forgetful

13.The work was new to me (Consequently, Nevertheless,To sum up, Whereas), it did not seem difficult

14.Continue along Queen Street.(Then, Therefore, Also, Too) turn left

15.It was very misty. (So, Nevertheless, Hence, However), we could not get a clear view of the mountain

16.We had walked several miles.(Accordingly, However, Since, As a result),we did not feel tired.

17.She is a talented actress. (In addition to, Absolutely, Moreover, Thus), she is very beautiful

18.We take the bus every day. (As if, Nevertheless, Therefore, So), we are familiar with the bus route.

19.The child was sleepy.( Otherwise, Thus, Consequently, Additionally), we went home early

20.The food was delicious.(Additinally, Nevertheless, Hence, Consequently),the service was excellent

21.We looked everywhere.(However, Thus, Likewise, Yet), we could not find the keys.

22.The book is long.(In summary, Consequently, Furthermore, Accordingly), the vocabulary is difficult.

23.Luckily, the moon was bright.(Accordingly, Otherwise, Besides),we could not have seen the path.

24.He is old (Nonetheless, Therefore, Moreover, As well as), his mind is still active.

25.We opened the window (because, consequently,so that) fresh sir would blow into the room

26.He is ignorant;( and, furthermore, so, thus), he is lazy

27.You should go to sleep now,( or, otherwise, and, but)

28.I was worried;(but Nevertheless, In addition), I was determined not to show it.

I. Rewrite the sentences:

1. Although he often tells lies, the headmaster believes him. => In spite of

2. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. => Although

3. He couldn't earn enough money for living although he worked hard. => Despite

4. Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line. => In spite of

5. We get a good room though we didn't phone the hotel. => Despite

6. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades. => Although

7. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant. => Although

8. We did the test well though it was difficult. => In spite of

9. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy. => Despite

10. Although he is talented, no one likes him. => In spite of

1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.

à Despite ________________________________________

2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.

à In spite of ________________________________________

3. Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position.

à Although ________________________________________

5. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
à In spite of ________________________________________
6. Although he often tells lies, the headmaster believes him.

à In spite of ________________________________________
9. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave home.
à In spite of ________________________________________
10. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
à Despite ________________________________________
11. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
à Despite ________________________________________

12. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
à Although ________________________________________
13. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
à In spite of ________________________________________
14. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
à Even though ________________________________________

15. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.

à Although ________________________________________

16. He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard.

à Despite ________________________________________

17. Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.

à In spite of ________________________________________

18. We get a good room though we didn’t phone the hotel.

à Despite ________________________________________

19. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.

à Although ________________________________________

20. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant.

à Although ________________________________________

21. We did the test well though it was difficult.

à In spite of ________________________________________

22. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.

à Despite ________________________________________

23. He ate all the fruits though they were green.

à Whatever ________________________________________

24. Although he is talented, no one likes him.

à In spite of ________________________________________

25. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time.

à In spite of ________________________________________

26. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.

à Despite ________________________________________

27. Mr. Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.

à In spite of ________________________________________

28. Although it rain heavily, I went to school on time.

à Despite ________________________________________

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BÀI TẬP ÔN TẬP: BECAUSE, BECAUSE 0F; ALTHOUGH, IN SPITE OF (DESPITE)

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

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

2. The boy can’t reach the shelf ____ he’s not tall enough.

A. because B. although C. even though D. and

3. ____ it rained, the boys played football.

A. Even B. Even though C. However D. In spite of

4. _______ the traffic, I arrived on time.

A. Though B. Although C. Even though D. In spite of

5. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do.

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

6. ______ it was late, I decided to phone Brian.

A. Despite B. However C. In spite of D. Though

7. ______ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.

A. Although B. Because C. As D. If

8. ______ the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time.

A. In case of B. In spite of C. Because of D. But for

9. He was offered the job ______ he had no experience.

A. even though B. despite C. while D. however

10. We postponed the picnic __________

A. because it is raining heavily B. because of the raining heavily

C. because the heavily rain it was D. because it was raining heavily

11. _____her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.

A. Although B. Despite C. though D. In spite

12. She went to bed early _______she felt tired.

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

13. I couldn’t read the letter _______ the darkness.

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

14. The boys were punished ___________ he made many mistakes.
A. in spite of B. because C. even though D. as if

15. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking
C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking D. However we felt cold, we kept walking

16. She decided to leave her job in the company _____ she could earn a lot of money there.
A. because B. although C. despite D. since

17. Hong didn’t participate in the English contest_________ her lack of confidence.

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

18. He hid that letter in a draw _________ no one could read it.

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

19. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that

20. In spite _____ , the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain

21. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

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

22. ______ , he walked to the station .

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

23. The children slept well, despite _____

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

24. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.

A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone. B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone.

C. Though she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone. D. Though she was very busy, she could answer the phone.

25. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door.

A. Although I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door. B. Although I tried very hard, I could open the door.

C. In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door. D. I couldn't open the door, even though trying very hard.

26. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking
C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking D. However we felt cold, we kept walking

27. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story.
A. The children laughed because the story is funny. B. The children laughed because of the story funny
C. The children laughed because it was funny. D. The children laughed because the story was funny

28. Although he took a taxi, Bill still 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 on time.

.In spite of their mother’s unhappiness, they held a party. -Though ……………………………………………………………..

3.We took many photographs even thought the sky was dark. -We took may photographs despite ………………………………………4.Despite her madness, he wanted to make friends with her. -Though…………………………………………………………………….

5.In spite of her poor memory, she tried to recount what happened to the police. -Although…………………………………………………………………

6.He passed the test even though he was frequently absent from class. -He passed the test in spite of………………………………………………