Exercise 1: 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
Exercise 2: Choose the correct answers.
1. The boy can’t reach the shelf he’s not tall enough.
A. because B. although C. even though D. and
2. She couldn’t unlock it she had the wrong key.
A. while B. but C. though D. because
3. Nam failed the final exam he was lazy.
A. while B. though C. because D. but
4. We watched TV the whole evening we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so D. but
5. We didn’t go for a walk it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
6. They decided not to go out for a meal they were too tired.
A. so B. because C. but D. if
7. I’m learning English I want to get a better job.
A. or B. because C. therefore D. but
8. Last night we came to the show late the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
9. Lan couldn’t pass the exam she is too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of

10. his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
Exercise 3: Complete the sentences with because/ because of.
1. We delayed our trip BECAUSE OF the bad weather.
2. Sue’s eyes were red BECAUSE she had been crying.
3. My mother is always complaining BECAUSE OF the untidiness of my room.
4. The water in most river is unsafe to drink BECAUSE it’s polluted.
5. The trees were bend over BECAUSE OF the wind.
6. You can’t enter this secure areas BECAUSE you don’t have an official permit.
7. It’s unsafe to travel in that country BECAUSE OF the ongoing civil war.
8. Several people in the crowd became ill and fainted BECAUSE OF the extreme heat.
9. Mark didn’t go to work yesterday BECAUSE he didn’t feel well.
10. We couldn’t get into the disco BECAUSE OF the enormous crowd.
Exercise 4: Complete the sentences with because/ because of.
1. I went home early BECAUSE I was feeling unwell.
2. We decided not to go out for a meal BECAUSE we were simply too tired.
3. I couldn’t get to sleep BECAUSE OF the noise.
4. He only accepted the job BECAUSE OF the salary, which was very high.
5. Sarah can’t climb up the tree BECAUSE OF her fear of heights.
6. BECAUSE OF his age, John was not hired ALTHOUGH he had the necessary qualifications.
7. Mary came to class late BECAUSE her motorbike had a puncture.
8. Sandy didn’t go to school yesterday BECAUSE she was sick.
9. She went to bed early BECAUSE OF her tiredness.
10. I couldn’t do the test BECAUSE it was too difficult.
Exercise 5: Rewrite the sentences, using because/because of
1. He didn’t come because of his sickness.

BECAUSE HE WAS SICK, He didn’t come
2. The train was late because the fog was thick.

BECAUSE OF THE THICK FOG, The train was late
3. The plane couldn’t take off because of the bad weather.

BECAUSE THE WEATHER WAS BAD, The plane couldn’t take off
4. He left the school because his family was poor.

BECAUSE OF HIS FAMILY'S POVERTY,The plane couldn’t take off
5. We couldn’t study because of the noise.

BECAUSE IT WAS TOO NOISE, We couldn’t study
6. I didn’t go swimming because it was cold.

BECAUSE OF THE COLD, I didn’t go swimming
7. These students arrive late because of the bad traffic.

BECAUSE THE TRAFFIC WAS BAD, These students arrive late
8. Mary can’t sleep because she has drunk a cup of strong coffee.

BECAUSE OF DRINKING A CUP OF STRONG COFFEE, MARY CAN'T SLEEP
9. Because of getting up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.

BECAUSE HE GOT UP EARLY, he wasn’t late for the first train.

REwrite the sentences
1. although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived lat for the concert
=> In spite of taking a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
2. we wen out although it rained heavily
=> Despite the heavy rain, we went out.
3. she didn't go to school because she was seriously ill
=> Because of her serious sickness, she didn't go to school.
4. rice grows well here because of the warm and wet cimate
=> Because the climate is warm and wet, rice grows well.
5. although he didn't speak english, Bob decided to settle in england
=> In spite of not speaking English, Bob decided to settle in England.
6. in spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William still went to school
=> Although William suffered from a bad cold, he still went to school.
7. although he had a good salary he was unhappy in his life
=> In spite of having a good salary, he was unhappy in his life.
8. ba was punished because he was lazy
=> Because of his laziness, Ba was punished.
9. because he is kind , everybody loves him
=> Because of his kindness, everybody loves him.
10. they are always happy although they have very little money
=> In spite of having very little money, they are always happy.
11. TOM went to work although he didn't feel very well
=> Despite not feeling well, Tom went to work.
12. i have tried hard but I can't earn enough money
=> In spite of having tried hard, I can't earn enough money.
13. although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert
=> Despite taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
14 In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William wen to schoold
=> Though he suffered from a bad cold, William went to school.
15. though he tried hard he didn't succeed
=> In spite of having tried hard, he didn't succeed.

Đáp án: because of

1 . Complete the sentences with " because , , although ," .

a , Daniel forgot his passport ...... in spite of .... having it in his list .

b , I couldn't get to sleep .......because of .... the noise

VIII. Complete the sentences with “although/in spite of/because/because of”.

1.       Although it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.

2.       a. ..Despite.. all our careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.

                   b. .Although... we’d phoned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.

3.       a. I went home early ..because.. I was feeling unwell.

                   b. I went to work the next day ...although. I was still feeling unwell.

4.       a. She only accepted the job .. because.. the salary, which was very high.

                   b. She accepted the job ... in spite of . the salary, which was rather low.

5.       a. I managed to get to sleep ...although. there was a lot of noise.

                   b. I couldn’t get to sleep .because of... the noise.

IX. Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentence.

1.       Horror films            terrify                  my younger sister.                                     terrible

2.       I don’t think it is good for young kids to see         violence           on T.V.     violent

3.       We are going to the cinema to see an       amazing     film.                   amazed

4.       Although titanic is a             romantic               film, it has a sad ending.                  romance

5.       He falls in love with a pretty girl. it’s a beautiful           romance  .       romantic

6.       His recent film received a lot of         criticism           from the public.           critic

7.       My favourite            science                -fiction films have being from mars.  scientist

8.       I don’t like horror films because they are too     frightening     for me.               fright

9.       Dracula is the best              impressive                 film i’ve ever seen.                impress

10.     Do you know daniel day-lewis? He has won three oscars for Best     actors           act

X. Read the passage and answer the questions: 2ms

          The Vietnamese students take part in different after - school activities. Some students play sports. They often play soccer, table tennis or badminton. Sometimes they go swimming in the swimming pools. Some students like music, drama and movies. They are practicing to play musical instruments in the school music room. They join the school theater group and usually rehearse plays. Some are members of the stamp collector's club. They often get together and talk about their stamps. A few students stay at home and play video games. Most of them enjoy their activities after school hours.

15.  What are they doing in music room? => .......They are practing to play musical instruments in the music room.................................................

16. Do The Vietnamese students take part in the same after - school activities?

=> ................No, they don't............................................................................................................

17. What do a few students do after school?

=>.....................They stay at home and play video games........................................................................................................

18. What do the stamp collectors often do after school?

=> ..........They often get together and talk about the stamps..................................................................................................................

Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentences.

1. I arrived on time in spite of the bad traffic.

-> Although the traffic were bad, I arrived on time.

2. David has good relationship with most of his colleagues.

-> David gets on well with most of his colleagues.

3. Lan was ill, so she didn't go to Dong Ho village with her friends.

-> Because Lan was ill, she didn't go to Dong Ho village with her friends.

4. The children are eager to visit Hue next week.

-> The children are looking forward to visiting Hue next week.

5. I'll give you a call immediately I have finished my work.

-> As soon as I have finished my work, I will give you a call immediately.

1 Although the traffic were bad, I arrived on time.

2 David get on well with most of his colleagues.

3 Because Lan was ill, she didn't go to Dong Ho village with her friends.

4 The children are looking forward to visiting Hue next week.

5 As soon as I have finished my work, I will give you a call immediately.

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: 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

1. Rewrite, using because / because of.
A. 
1, Because he behaved badly, he found himself in trouble.
=> Because of behaving badly, he found himself in trouble.
2. Because of theri good performance, they won the first prize
=> Because they performed well, they won the first prize
3. Because of your advice, we didn't use that poisonous chemical.
=> Because You advised, we didn't use that poisonous chemical.

B. 
4. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard and methodically
=> John succeeded in his exam because of working hard and methodically
5. Margaret stayed home because her mother was sick.
=>Margaret stayed home because of her sick mother
6. We stopped our car because the traffic lights turned red.
=> We stopped our car because of the fact that the traffic lights turned red.

2. Rewrite, using although / though / despite / in spite of.
a. Everybody has great regard for him despite his povert
=>Everybody has great regard for him he was poor
b. He studied very well despite his hard life at that time.
=>He studied very well although his life was hard at that time.
c. Despite being good at English, he wasn't chosen.
=>although he was  good at English, he wasn't chosen.
d. Despite having an English name, he is in fact German.
=>although he has an English name, he is in fact German.
e. He always studied hard Despite encountering difficulty.
=>He always studied hard though he encounters difficulty.
f. Despite the bad weather, he came to the meeting on time.
=>although it was bad , he came to the meeting on time

3. Rewrite.
a. Although the heat ứa on, the rôm wasn't warm.
=> Despite ????????????????????
b. We're not very good friends although we've known each other a long time.
=> Despite knowing each other a long time. We're not very good friends
c. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.
=> In spite of Minh's illness, he still came to the meeting.
d. The play was not accepted because of numerous objections which they made.
=> Because there are numerous objections which they made,The play was not accepted 
e. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though he is old , he still leads an active life.
f. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.
=> Though his work was hard , Ba he failed his exam.(câu này đáng là because )
g. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.
=>Although the rain was heavy, we decided to go to see the match.
h. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
=>Though they quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
i. In spite of the bad weather, they went our for dinner.
=> Although it was bad, they went our for dinner.
j. She isn't brillant but she studies quiet well,

k. The house isn't nice, but I the garden.

=>Even though  The house isn't nice,  I the garden.

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1 Because

2 because

3 although

4 because

5 because

6 Despite

7 In spite of

8 because of

9 because

10 Despite