Sử dụng “Although”; “though”; “in spite of”; “despite”
Công thức: Although/Though + s + v, s + v;
In spite of/ Despite + noun/ ving, s + v)
He is rich but he isn’t happy. (Although)
Cars cause pollution but people still want them. (Although)
Mr. Nam was successful in his life although he came from a poor family. (despite)
Though he is intelligent, he can’t do all these tests well. (in spite of)
In spite of his much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine. (Although)
Don’t shout at her in spite of her laziness. (though)
It was raining heavily but I went swimming. (in spite of)
Though Lan is beautiful and intelligent, she is never proud of herself. (In spite of )
Lan is admired (được ngưỡng mộ) by her friends because she is intelligent. (Because of)
We don’t spend much time on our housework because a lot of devices for the home were invented. ( because of)
We always trust (tin tưởng) Nam because he is wise and honest.( because of)
Although he is rich, he isn’t happy. (Although)
Although cars cause pollution, people still want them. (Although)
Mr Nam was successful in his life despite coming from a poor family. (despite)
In spite of being intelligent, he can’t do all these tests well. (in spite of)
Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine. (Although)
Don’t shout at her though she is lazy. (though)
In spite of the heavy rain, I went swimming. (in spite of)
In spite of being beautiful and intelligent, Lan is never proud of herself. (In spite of )
Lan is admired (được ngưỡng mộ) because of being intelligent. (Because of)
We don’t spend much time on our housework because of the invention of a lot of devices for the home ( because of)
We always trust (tin tưởng) Nam because of his wisdom and honesty.( because of)
31. Despite the sunny weather, she didn’t go out.
=> Although………………………………………………………………..
32. Though the airfare was expensive, we went on holiday to Thailand.
=> Despite………………………………………………………………..
33. Even though it was snowing, we enjoyed the walk.
=> In spite of..........................................................................................
34. Although the bag was heavy, she managed to carry it herself.
=> Despite………………………………………………………………..
35. Because Clara was ill, her mother didn’t let her go sight-seeing.
=>Due to………………………………………………………………..
36. Though his mother refused to let him go to the party, he went anyway.
=> Despite………………………………………………………………..
37. Because he worked very hard, he earned a lot of money.
=> Because of………………………………………………………………..
38. Although she is attractive, people don’t like her personalities.
=> Despite………………………………………………………………..
39. Because my friend was sad, I took her to the shopping mall.
=>………………………………………………………………..
40. Although there wasn’t good music at the party, I was fine with it.
=> Despite………………………………………………………………..
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.……………………………………………………………..
cau 1 : hoàn thành câu sau với because (of ) , (al)though , even though , despite , in spite of 1..........................he worked hard , he did not receive any praise 2 he ate the chocolate cake ............................. he is on diet 3 ...................the high prices , my daughters insist on going to the movies every saturday 4 ......................it was cold , i went out 5 .....................john did not study hard , he succeeded cau2 : 1 ......................... he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car a in spite b in spite of c despite d although 2 .........................., he walked to the station a despite being tired b although to be tired c in spite being tired d despite tired 3 she left him .....................she still loved him a even if b even though c in spite of d despite 4 ................... her lack of hard work , she was promoted a because b even though c in spite of d despite 5 ........................they are twin brothers , they do not look like a although b because of c because d in spite of 6 julie failed the exam ......................... of working very hard a despite b in spite c even if d though 7 she walked home by herself .................... she knew that it was dangerous a if b though c because d which 8 ......................they are brother , they do not look like a although b even c despite d in spite of 9 she left him .......................... she still loved him a in spite b even though c in spite of d despite 10 he refused to give up work , ......................he's won a million pounds a despite b however c even though d as though
cau 1 : hoàn thành câu sau với because (of ) , (al)though , even though , despite , in spite of
1..............Although............he worked hard , he did not receive any praise
2 he ate the chocolate cake .............even though................ he is on diet
3 ........Despite...........the high prices , my daughters insist on going to the movies every saturday
4 ............Though..........it was cold , i went out
5 .......Although..............john did not study hard , he succeeded
cau2 : 1 ......................... he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car
a in spite b in spite of c despite d although
2 .........................., he walked to the station
a despite being tired b although to be tired c in spite being tired d despite tired
3 she left him .....................she still loved him
a even if b even though c in spite of d despite
4 ................... her lack of hard work , she was promoted
a because b even though c in spite of d despite
5 ........................they are twin brothers , they do not look like
a although b because of c because d in spite of
6 julie failed the exam ......................... of working very hard
a despite b in spite c even if d though
7 she walked home by herself .................... she knew that it was dangerous
a if b though c because d which
8 ......................they are brother , they do not look like
a although b even c despite d in spite of
9 she left him .......................... she still loved him
a in spite b even though c in spite of d despite
10 he refused to give up work , ......................he's won a million pounds
a despite b however c even though d as though
Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets
1. Despite her dislikes for coffee , she drank it to keep herself warm ( although)
2. Mary will take a plane , even though she dislikes flying ( in spite of)
3. In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest , she managed to smile ( although )
4. We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy (despite)
5. Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children ( even though)
6. Though he has been absent frequently , he has managed to pass the test ( in spite of )
7. Nancy told me the secret despite having promised not to do so ( though )
8. We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing although we know we will not win a prize (even though)
9. In spite of the high price , my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday ( even though)
10. He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on a diet ( in spite of)
11. He left school because his life was hard ( because of)
12. John succeeded in his exam because of his hard and methodical work ( because)
13. We didn’t want to go out because of the heavy rain (because)
14. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine ( despite)
15. In spite of the darkness , they continued to work (though)
1. Despite her dislikes for coffee , she drank it to keep herself warm ( although)
→ Although she didn't like coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
2. Mary will take a plane , even though she dislikes flying ( in spite of)
→ In spite of her dislikes flying, Mary will take a plane.
3. In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest , she managed to smile ( although )
→ Although Marcy was sad at losing the contest, she managed to smile.
4. We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy (despite)
→ Despite the cloudy sky, we took many pictures.
5. Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children ( even though)
→ The woman told interesting stories to the children, even though her poor memory.
6. Though he has been absent frequently , he has managed to pass the test ( in spite of )
→ In spite of having been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test.
7. Nancy told me the secret despite having promised not to do so ( though )
→ Nancy told me the secret, though she has promised not to do so.
8. We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing although we know we will not win a prize (even though)
→ We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing, even though we know we will not win a prize.
9. In spite of the high price , my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday ( even though)
→ Even though the price was high, my daughter insist on going to the movies every Sunday.
10. He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on a diet ( in spite of)
→ In spite of being on a diet, he ate the chocolate cake.
11. He left school, because his life was hard ( because of)
→ Because of his hard life, he left school.
12. John succeeded in his exam because of his hard and methodical work ( because)
→ John succeeded in his exam, because he worked hard and methodical work.
13. We didn’t want to go out because of the heavy rain (because)
→ Because it rained heavily, we didnt want to go out.
14. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine ( despite)
→ Despite having much experience in machinery, he didn't succeed in repairing this machine.
15. In spite of the darkness , they continued to work (though)
→ They continued to work, though it was dark.
11. _____ it was raining, I went swimming.
A. So B. Because C. However D. Although
12. Ann felt ill, ____ she insisted on going to work.
A. though B. so C. and D. but
13. _____ I felt tired, I went to bed early.
A. Although B. So C. As D. However
14. _____ he’s got an English name, he is German.
A. Although B. However C. Because D. Since
15. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were too tired.
A. so B. because C. but D. if
16. We were the better team ____ we lost the match.
A. so B. and C. but D. because
17. Keith decided to give up his job ___ I advised him not to
A. because B. however C. although D. since
18. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
19. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
20. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite of C. despite D. in spite the fact that
Exercise 4: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. In spite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
2. ___ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
3. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
4. The children slept well, despite _____
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
5. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
6. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
7. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
8. I’m learning English ________ I want to get a better job.
A. or B. because C. therefore D. but
9. Please do that work ________I told you yesterday.
A. like B. as C. same as D. similar to
10. This boy lied to you. ________you don’t trust him anymore
A. so B. but C. and D. however.
11. _______ Dad works hard all day; he always goes to bad late and gets up early.
A. However B. Despite C. Although D. No matter
12. That boy wasn’t busy. _______, he refused to help his mother.
A. so B. but C. and D. however.
13. ________the rain, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. In spite of B. Even though C. Although D. Despite 1
4. I got a job _________ my bad English.
A. if B. although C. in spite of D. because
Exercise I: Fill in: although, even though, whereas, though, but, despite or in spite of.
1. A: I can't believe you paid so much for that concert ticket!
- B __________ it was expensive, it was definitely worth it.
2 A: The film was really great. - B: It was a bit long, __________________
3 A: What a simple card trick! - B:_____it may seem easy, I've been practising it for months. 4 A: How did you and your brother do in the exams? - B: I did well_______Billy didn't.
5. A: Did you finish your homework? - B: Yes, _________it took me more than two hours.
6 A: Did you get to the airport on time?
- B: Yes.________the heavy traffic, I was able to catch my flight.
7 A: I didn't go out over the weekend __________the good weather.
- B: Why? Were you feeling sick?
8 A: I think we have the same camera.
- B: Not really. Yours takes film ________mine is digital.
9 A: What do you think of extreme sports?
- B: They are exciting _________they can be very dangerous.
10 A: Did you like the house you saw yesterday?
B: To be honest, the house wasn't very nice. I liked the garden, _______
11. I finished in the top ten of my class ____ spending all my time playing basketball and football.
12. He actually enjoys confrontation, _______ I prefer a quiet life
Fill in: although, even though, whereas, though, but, despite or in spite of.
1. A: I can't believe you paid so much for that concert ticket!
- B __________ it was expensive, it was definitely worth it.
2 A: The film was really great. - B: It was a bit long, __________________
3 A: What a simple card trick! - B:_____it may seem easy, I've been practising it for months. 4 A: How did you and your brother do in the exams? - B: I did well_______Billy didn't.
5. A: Did you finish your homework? - B: Yes, _________it took me more than two hours.
6 A: Did you get to the airport on time?
- B: Yes.________the heavy traffic, I was able to catch my flight.
7 A: I didn't go out over the weekend __________the good weather.
- B: Why? Were you feeling sick?
8 A: I think we have the same camera.
- B: Not really. Yours takes film ________mine is digital.
9 A: What do you think of extreme sports?
- B: They are exciting _________they can be very dangerous.
10 A: Did you like the house you saw yesterday?
B: To be honest, the house wasn't very nice. I liked the garden, _______
11. I finished in the top ten of my class ____ spending all my time playing basketball and football.
12. He actually enjoys confrontation, _______ I prefer a quiet life
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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.
ĐỀ: Rewrite these sentences using ALTHOUGH/THOUGH/DESPITE/IN SPITE OF
1/Because i am sick,l i do not go out
->Because of
2/Because the weter is polluted,we can`t swim in that river
->Because of
3/Because nga has had a sore leg,she had difficulty in walking
->Because of
4/Because he behaved badly,he found himself in trouble
->Because of
5/Because it was snowing,we didn`t go out for a walk
->Because of
6/Because of his good looks,he is popular with many girls
->Because
7/Because of his serious sickness,he couldn`t come to the class
->Because
8/Because of too much exhaust fume,people have to wear gauze masks in the streets
->Beccause
9/Because of their good performance,they won the first prize
->Because
10/Because of your advice,we didn`t use that poisonous chemical
->Because
ĐỀ: Rewrite these sentences using ALTHOUGH/THOUGH/DESPITE/IN SPITE OF
1/Because i am sick,l i do not go out
->Because of being sick, I do not go out
2/Because the weter is polluted,we can`t swim in that river
->Because of the polluted water, we can't swim in that river
3/Because nga has had a sore leg,she had difficulty in walking
->Because of having had a sore leg, Nga had difficulty in walking
4/Because he behaved badly,he found himself in trouble
->Because of behaving badly, he found himself in trouble
5/Because it was snowing,we didn`t go out for a walk
->Because of the snow, we didn't go out for a walk
6/Because of his good looks,he is popular with many girls
->Because he has good looks, he is popular with many girls
7/Because of his serious sickness,he couldn`t come to the class
->Because he was seriously sick, he couldn't come to the class
8/Because of too much exhaust fume,people have to wear gauze masks in the streets
->Beccause there are too much exhaust fume,people have to wear gauze masks in the streets
9/Because of their good performance,they won the first prize
->Because they performed well, they won the first prize
10/Because of your advice,we didn`t use that poisonous chemical
->Because you advised us, we didn't use that poisonous chemical
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