I. Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

1.We decided not to go out for meal _________ we were too tired.

A but                            B. because                  C. so                            D. and

2.My shoes are dirty. I’d better take them ________before I come in.

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

3.If you want to save money, you should ________he amount of water your family uses.

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

4.Who is going to __________ your children when you’re at work?

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

5.Mary’s eyes are weak, __________, she has to wear glasses.

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

6.If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest _________ the manufacturer directly.

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

7.Our energy will soon come to an end if we don’t__________  it.

A. use                          B. save                        C. spend                      D. take

8.The children like to put ___________- nice clothes when they go out.

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

9.I like bananas, __________my brother doesn’t.

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

10.Please turn __________ the gas. I want to cook my lunch.

A. over                        B. on                            C. in                             D. over

Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer. 1. I almost missed my flight A. although there was a long queue in the duty-free shop. C. despite D. because of they were too tired C. but D. if B. since 2. They decided not to go out for a meal A. so 3. She isn't tall B. because to play basketball. B. enough D. such other people think nice things about me. B. so as not to I need some money B. although his hard work, he could not finish the job. B. In spite of C. Because C so that D. as soon as 4. I want to be well-groomed A, in order to 5. I'm going to the bank A. because of D. despite 6 A. Despite of she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag. A. In order tlust BL. Although C. Because of 8. All people should join hand in protecting the environment better health. A. in order that B. when her poverty, she feels happy B. Because D. Because of 7. D). Since we can gain C because D. even though 9 A. Although 10. Tony went to work A. although D. In spite of he didn't feel very well. C despite B. because Exercise 5: Because/Because of/Although/Despite

1.       We decided not to go out for a meal_______ we were simply too tired.

          a. but                          b. if                           c. because                  d. unless

2.       Have you really go not money_______ the fact that you've had a part time job this term?

          a. although                 b. in spite of            c. because of             d. in case

3.       We've been thinking about nothing else_______ we bought our plane tickets.

          a. until                        b. since                     c. so                            d. after

4.       I'd go way somewhere_______ I could afford to.

          a. if                             b. in case                  c. as                            d. but

5.       Wicky and I will be off to France_______ this term is over

          a. for                           b. as                          c. as soon as              d. in spite of

6.       We took lots of photos. We videoed the speeches_______

          a. but also                  b. however               c. as well                    d. in addition

7.       We're going to buy a special ticket_______ we can go anywhere we like on the way.

          a. as if                         b. since                     c. in order                  d. so that

8.       I'm not sure a thank you letter is really necessary. _______, I can't be bothered to write one.

          a. And                        b. or                          c. As                           d. Anyway

9.       It was a terrible journey. _______, we got there safely in the end.

          a. Still                         b. Besides                c. Moreover               d. If

10.     It's a lovely day, isn't it? Yes, beautiful_______ have you seen John?

          a. However                b. by the way           c. But                          d. nevertheless

Exercise 4: Complete the sentences with because/ because of.

1.                                      I went home early     I was feeling unwell.

2.                                                             We decided not to go out for a meal we were simply too tired.

3.                                           I couldn’t get to sleep    the noise.

4.                                              He only accepted the job     the salary, which was very high.

5.                                                    Sarah can’t climb up the tree her fear of heights.

6.                                                              his age, John was not hired   he had the necessary qualifications.

7.                                             Mary came to class late        her motorbike had a puncture.

8.                                                             Sandy didn’t go to school yesterday           she was sick.

9.                                          She went to bed early    her tiredness.

10.                                         I couldn’t do the test     it was too difficult.

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I. Choose the best option A,B,C or D to complete the following sentences

1. We haven't seen Liz _____ two months

A. since B. for C. until D. before

2. The book _____ is on the table belongs to my teacher

A. who B. where C. whose D. which

3. Can you turn _____ the television? I want to watch the news

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

4. Mount Pinatubo, _____ is a volcano in the Philippines, erupted in 1991

A. when B. who C. whom D. which

5. We decided not go to out a meal ____ we were too tired

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

6. You must listen to the tape _____ before answering the questions

A. care B. careful C. carefully D. careless

7. You should have a _____ check your water pipes monthly

A. doctor B. plumber C. policeman D. teacher

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I. Choose the best option A,B,C or D to complete the following sentences

1. We haven't seen Liz _____ two months

A. since B. for C. until D. before

2. The book _____ is on the table belongs to my teacher

A. who B. where C. whose D. which

3. Can you turn _____ the television? I want to watch the news

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

4. Mount Pinatubo, _____ is a volcano in the Philippines, erupted in 1991

A. when B. who C. whom D. which

5. We decided not go to out a meal ____ we were too tired

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

6. You must listen to the tape _____ before answering the questions

A. care B. careful C. carefully D. careless

7. You should have a _____ check your water pipes monthly

A. doctor B. plumber C. policeman D. teacher