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

Exercise 1: Change from in spite of/despite          although/even though/though.

1.     Despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan.

Although I warned them, they went ahead with their plan.

2.     They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water.

Although the water was cold, they went swimming

3.     In spite of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.

Although she was bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.

4.     She decided to go abroad for a year despite loving her boyfriend very much.

Although she loved her boyfriend very much, She decided to go abroad for a year 

5.     He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare.

Although the airfair was expensive, He went on holiday to Thailand

6.     Socrates never had much money despite being very famous in his own day.

Although Socrates was very famous in his own day, he never had much money 

7.     His career did not really take off despite his ambitions.

Although he had ambitions, His career did not really take off 

8.     They managed to work together despite their differences of opinion.

Although they had diffirent opinions, They managed to work together

9.     Despite my headache I enjoyed the film.

Although I had a headache, I enjoyed the film

10.  Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

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

Exercise 1: Change from although/even though/though                  in spite of/despite.

Although he was tired, he walked to the                                 station.

=> Despite being tired, he walked to the station...........

2.        Although it was noisy, the children slept well.

=> The children slept well although it was noisy.........................................

3.        Though Linda earned a low salary, she gave money to her parents.

 =>In spite of earning a low salary,

Linda gave money to her parents...

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

=>Tom went to work despite not feeling very well.........................................

5.        Their new product turned out to be a success though the market studies were pessimistic.

=>Their new product turned out to be a success despite the pessimistic market studies.........................................

6.        Julie failed the exam though she worked very hard.

=>Julie failed the exam in spite of working hard.........................................

7.        Although John got the highest result in the class, he still had problems with the teacher.

 =>In spite of getting highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher.........................................

8.        Although it was difficult, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.

 =>In spite of how difficultit it was,

they managed to climb to the top of the mountain........

9.        Even though he is a little overweight, he is actually quite fit.

=>Despite being a little overweight, he is actually quite fit..........................................

10.      Although politicians are necessary for democracy, they are still liars and thieves.

=>In spite of the fact that politicians are necessary for democracy, they are still liars and thieves. ........................................

1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
=> Despite being very disappointed, Mary tried to keep calm.
2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
=> In spite of the heavy rain, the explorers decided to continue their journey.

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

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.

WRITE L. Change these sentences using the expressions

1. Tom will not pass the examination even though he studied well.(despite)

Despite studying well, Tom will not pass the examination

2. Despite not having enough money, we decided to hold a party. (though)

We decided to hold a party though we didn't have enough money

3. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark. (despite)

Despite the dark sky, he took a lot of photographs

4. Despite his hard life, he studied very well. (though)

He studied very well though his life was hard

5. In spite of living in poverty, they were always admired. (although)

Although they lived in poverty, they were always admired

6. He passed the final examination even though he was frequently absent from class. (in spite of)

7. She is still fat even though she has been on a diet for 2 years. (despite)

Despite being on a diet for 2 years, she is still fat

8. Although she doesn't earn much money, she spends like a millionaire. (in spite of)

In spite of not earning much money, she spends like a millionaire

9. He went to bed early even though he didn't finish his lessons. (despite)

Despite not finishing his lessons, he went to bed early

10. Remember to treat him well even though you don't like him. (in spite of).

In spite of not liking him, remember to treat him well

A. Choose the best answer:

1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job

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

2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it

A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite

3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.

A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet

4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.

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

5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker.

A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how

6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.

A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though

7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.

A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words

8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job? Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.

A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however

9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.

A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems

C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems

10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.

A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill

C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill

11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences betweenthem.

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

12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of

13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.

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

14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

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

15. _______, he walked to the station.

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

16. The children slept well despite _______.

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

17. She left him _______ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

18. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

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

19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.

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

20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative
A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though

A. Choose the best answer:

1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job

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

2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it

.A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite

3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.

A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet

4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.

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

5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker

.A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how

6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.

A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though

7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.

A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words

8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job? Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.

A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however

9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.

A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems

C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems

10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.

A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill

11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences betweenthem.

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

12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of

13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.

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

14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

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

15. _______, he walked to the station.

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

16. The children slept well despite _______.

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

17. She left him _______ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

18. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

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

19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.

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

20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative
A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though

Exercise 1: Change from in spite of/ despite → although/though/even though.

1. Despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan.

→ Although I warned them, they went ahead with their plan.

2. They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water.

→ They went swimming though the water was cold.

3. In spite of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.

→ Though she was bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.

4. She decided to go abroad for a year despite loving her boyfriend very much.

→ She decided to go abroad for a year even though she loved her boyfriend very much.

5. He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare.

→ He went on holiday to Thailand despite the expensive airfare.

6. Socrates never had much money despite being very famous in his own day.

→ Socrates never had much money, even though he was very famous in his own day.

7. His career did not really take off despite his ambitions.

→ His career did not really take off despite his ambitions.

8. They managed to work together despite their differences of opinion.

→ They managed to work together even though they had differences of opinion.

9. Despite my headache I enjoyed the film.

→ Although I had a headache, I enjoyed the film.

10. Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

→ Even though he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

Exercise 2: Change from although/ though/ even though → in spite of/ despite, starting as available.

1. Although he was tired, he walked to the station. 

→ Despite being tired, he walked to the station.

2. Although it was noisy, the children slept well. 

→ The children slept well despite the noise.

3. Though Linda earned a low salary, she gave money to her parents. 

→ In spite of earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents.

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

→ Tom went to work despite not feeling very well.

5. Their new product turned out to be a success though the market studies were pessimistic. 

→ Their new product turned out to be a success despite the market studies being pessimistic.

6. Julie failed the exam though she worked very hard. 

→ Julie failed the exam despite working very hard.

7. Although John got the highest result in the class, he still had problems with the teacher. 

→ In spite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher.

8. Although it was difficult, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.

→ In spite of it being difficult, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.

9. Even though he is a little overweight, he is actually quite fit. 

→ Despite  being a little overweight, he is actually quite fit.

10. Although politicians are necessary for democracy, they are still liars and thieves. 

→ In spite of politicians being necessary for democracy, they are still liars and thieves.​

Exercise 3: Circle the correct answers.

1. Valencia is a fantastic place  despite    being too hot in July and August

2. Cars are very useful in the city  in spite of    they are expensive.

3. She’s a great person  even though     getting jealous over stupid things sometimes

4.  despite of  getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher

5. The best things in life are free  even though   love is often very expensive

6. I phone my brother in Thailand using Skype nearly every day   despite  the time difference.

7.  In spite  losing her way twice, she arrived safely.

8. Although  the fact the sun was shining, the water was cold.

9.  although he being hard working, Kevin failed the examination.

10. We stayed up late  although   we were tired.

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

à Despite _______being very disappointed, . Mary tried to keep calm _________________________________

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

à In spite of _____the heavy rain, the explorers decided to continue their journey.___________________________________

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

à Although ___he could do the job, he was not offered the position.____________________________________

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

à In spite of _____telling lies, he is believed by the headmaster ___________________________________
9. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave home.
à In spite of ______big storm, they decided to leave home.__________________________________
10. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
à Despite _______his bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university ___________

1.In spite of being very rich,he isn’t in happy

2.Despite being very intelligent,she can’t answer my question

3.In spite of his laziness, he passed the final test

4.Despite the bad weather,we are going to have a picnic

5.Although his legs were broken, he decided to go to work

6.In spite of the bad weather,the plane took off

7.Despite the difficult test,we did it well

8.In spite of the fog,the fight was not delayed

9.Despite the darkness,they continue to work

10.In spite of the heavy rain,i .....

11.Despite his strength,i’ Not afraid of him

12.Although the streets are narrow,many people ...

13.Even though it was foggy,the plane landed....

14.Though Mr Pike is over 60 years old, he doesn’t wear glasses

15.In spite of his hard life at that time,he studies very well

16.Even though she was ill, she went on stage