II. Each sentence has a mistake. Find and correct it. Sentence Correction

1. Maria tried to read a novel in French, and the book was too difficult for her to understand.

2. The waiter was not very nice, or the food was delicious.

3. Although he worked very hard, he still cannot earn enough money to support his family.

4. I wanted to give him some money after he helped me with the car although he absolutely refused to accept it.

5. Everyone is ready for the discussion in spite of him.

6. In spite of I was tired, I managed to finish the work.

7. Is her children a boy or a girl? 8. I forgot to bring the map, or I got lost.

9. He failed the examination because of he didn’t study hard enough.

10. I don’t like watching films on TV and I like watching them

II. Each sentence has a mistake. Find and correct it.

1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
 Despite ________________________________________
2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
 In spite of ________________________________________
3. He had worked very hard but he failed.
Even though ________________________________________
4. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
 In spite of ________________________________________
5. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
 Despite ________________________________________
6. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
 In spite of ________________________________________
7. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave home.
 In spite of ________________________________________
8. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
 Despite ________________________________________
9. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
 Despite ________________________________________
10. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
 Although ________________________________________
11. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
 In spite of ________________________________________
12. In spite of the high price, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
 Even though ________________________________________
13. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
 Although ________________________________________
14. He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard.
 Despite ________________________________________
15. Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.
 In spite of ________________________________________
16. We get a good room though we didn’t phone the hotel.
 Despite ________________________________________
17. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.
 Although ________________________________________
18. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant.
 Although ________________________________________
19. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
 Despite ________________________________________
20. Although he is talented, no one likes him.
 In spite of ________________________________________

II. TRẮC NGHIỆM CÂU

1. In spite of his hard work, 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

2.Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip.

c. Despite of the heavy rain d. Though it rained

3. Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well.

a. that he did not feel very well b. despite of the fact not feeling well

c. because he did not feel very well d. despite not feeling very well

4.Although he is very old, he can walk to the station.

a. In spite of his old age b. Despite his old age

c. Despite the fact that he is old d. All are correct

5. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.

A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

6. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

A. Despite her sick mother, she stayed at home.

B. Because of her sick mother , she stayed at home.

C. In spite of her sick mother, she stayed at home.

D. A & C are correct.

7. Although he took a taxi, Bill 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 in time.

8. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.

A. Although William suffers from a bad cold, he went to school.

B. Although William suffered from a bad cold, he went to school.

C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold.

D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.

9. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.

A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm. B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.

C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm. D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.

10. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

A. Despite he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

C. In spite of trying hard, he didn’t succeed.

D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.

12. John is fat because he eats so many chips.

A.John is fat because of the fact that he eats so many chips.

B.John is fat because of eating so many chips.

C. John is fat because of not eating so many chips.

D. A & B are correct.

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

Ex I.Choose the best option to complete the sentences

1.Many people believe him……….he often tells a lie

a.because b.in spite of

c.although d.because of

2………...her poverty, she feels happy

a.Although b.Because

c.If d.In spite of

3.In spite of his hard work, 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

4.Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well

a.that he did not feel very well

b.despite of the fact not feeling well

c.because he did not feel very well

d.despite not feeling very well

5.I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money

a.Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money

b.Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money

c.In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money

d.Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money

6.She couldn’t unlock it……….she had the wrong key

a.while b.but

c.though d.because

7.We watched TV the whole evening……….we had nothing better to do

a.because b.though

c.so d.but

8.They decided not to go out for a meal……….they were too tired

a.so b.because

c.but d.if

9.Last night we came to the show late……….the traffic was terrible

a.although b.despite

c.and d.because

10……….his broken leg,he didn’t come to class yesterday.

a.Because b.Because of

c.Despite d.So

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

REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES….

1. I couldn’t do the test although it wasn’t difficult.

In spite of …………………………………………………….……………………………..…

2. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.

In spite of …………………………………………………….……………………………..

3. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.

Despite ………………………………………………………………….………………..…

4. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer.

Despite …………………………………………………………………………….………

5. Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.

Despite ………………………………………………………………………….……..….

6. Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London

In spite of…………………………………………..………………………………….….

7. Although he is sick, he goes to school.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………

8. Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully.

Despite …………………………………………………………………….…………

9. Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty.

Although …………………………………………………………………..………

10. They worked very hard although they were old.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………

11. Peter didn’t go to school yesterday because he was sick.

Because of …………………………………………………………

12. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired.

Because of …………………………………………………………

13. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………

14. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………

15. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

Because of ………………………………………………………………………

16. I like him because his father is kind to me.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………

17. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………

18. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………

19. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.

In spite of…………………..…………………………………………………

20. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer.

Despite ……………………………………………………………………..

21. Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.

Despite ………………………………………………………………………

22. Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London.

In spite of…………………………………………………………