1. He took a rest because he felt unwell.
=> Because of...feeling unwell, he took a rest.
2. Although I didn’t eat anything, I didn’t feel hungry. => Despite..not eating anything, I didn’t feel hungry..
3. They slept soundly although the night air was hot. => In spite of..the hot night, the slept soundly.
4. Our flight was delayed because the fog was thick. => Because of...the thick fog, out flight was delayed.

5. She missed the best part of show because of leaving so soon.
=> Because...she left so soon, she missed the best part of (the) show.
6. Despite not trying hard, he always managed to get the work done.
=> Although...she did not try hard, he always managed to get the work done.
7. In spite of the high prices, my brother insisted on buying a motorbike. => Although...the prices were high, my brother insisted on buying a motorbike.
8. I went to work late because of the bad traffic.
=> Because... the traffic was bad, I went to work late.

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.

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1.Despite it getting dark,they continued to work.

2.Though it was noisy,I kept on studying.

3.Although it was foggy,the flight was not delayed

4.Although the fruit was green,he ate all of it.

5.Although the test was difficult,we did it well.

6.Though he is strong,I am not afraid of him.

7.Despite his old age,Mr.Pike doesn't wear glasses.

8.Although he was hungry,he didn't eat much.

9.Although the weather was bad,the plane took off.

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  Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.

       In spite of……his broken leg,he managed to get out of the car. …………………………………………………………………

2  Although he is old, he often plays tennis.->   In spite of…………of being old, he often plays tennis ………………………………………

3.Although he is ill, he tries to school.  -> In spite of………being ill, he tries to school.  …………………………..…………………… 

4.  I don’t trust John because he behaves badly.  -> Because of…his bad behavior, I don't trust Tom…………………………………..

5.  Peter passed all examminations with good results because of his hard work.

     Because……Peter worked hard, he passed all examminations with good results  ……………………………………………………………………..

6.  He succeeded in his life although he came from a poor family.

     Despite………coming from a poor family, he succeeded in his life …………………………………………………………………...

7.  He is still interested in playing sports in spite of his old age.

     Although…he is old, he is still interested in playing sports…………………………………………………………………….

8.  Though it was raining hard, they insisted on leaving. -> In spite of ………the hard rain, they insisted on leaving……………………..

9.  He can’t smile because his mother died two months ago.

     Because of……his mother's death 2 years ago, he can't smile…………………………………………………………………

10.  He resigned earlier than his age because of his illness. ->Because……he was ill, he  resigned earlier than his age ………………………………

11.  Don’t shout at him although he is lazy. -> Despite……his laziness, don’t shout at him …………………………..

12. She can't  answer my question although she is very intelligent.

    In spite of .........being intelligent, she can't  answer my question ........................................................................................ .

13. Even though he tried his best, he was not successful.

    Despite......trying his best, he was not successful................................................................................................. .

1. He is rich  but  He isn’t happy. ( Although )

Although He is rich, He isn’t happy.

2. Cars cause pollution but people still want them. ( although )

Although Cars cause pollution, people still want them

3. Mr. Nam was successful in his life although he came from a poor family. ( despite )

Despite coming from a poor family, Mr. Nam was successful in his life

4. Though he is intelligent, he can’t do all these tests well. ( in spite of )

In spite of being intelligent, he can’t do all these tests well. 

5. In spite of his much experience in machinery , he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine .  ( Although )       

Although he had much experience in machinery , he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine                                                                        

6. Don’t shout at her in spite of her laziness. ( Though )

Though she us lazy, Don’t shout at her

7.It was raining heavily but I went swimming . ( in spite of )

In spite of the heavi rain, I went swimming

8. Though Lan is beautiful and intelligent, she is never proud of herself. (As ).

Much as Lan is beautiful and intelligent, she is never proud of herself.

9. Lan is always admired by her friends because she is intelligent. ( Because of ).

Because of her intelligent,  Lan is always admired by her friends

10. We don’t spend much time on our homework because a lot of  devices for the home were invented.( Because of

Because of the invention of a lot of devices for the home, We don’t spend much time on our homework

11. We always trust Nam because he is wise and honest. ( Because of ) .

Because of his wisdom and honesty, We always trust Nam

12. Because of Lan’s poverty, she can’t continue her study at the university. ( Because )

Because Lan is poor,  she can’t continue her study at the university. 

Exercise 5: Rewrite sentence

1. He is rich  but  He isn’t happy. ( Although )

Although he is rich, he isn't happy

2. Cars cause pollution but people still want them. ( although ) Although cars cause pollution, people still want them

3. Mr. Nam was successful in his life although he came from a poor family. ( despite ) Despite coming from a poor family, Mr.Nam was successful in his life

4. Though he is intelligent, he can’t do all these tests well. ( in spite of ) In spite of being intelligent, he can't do all these tests well

5. In spite of his much experience in machinery , he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine .  ( Although )       Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn't succeed in repairing this machine                                                                                     

6. Don’t shout at her in spite of her laziness. ( Though ) Don't shout at her though she was lazy

7.It was raining heavily but I went swimming . ( in spite of ) In spite of the heavy rain, I went swimming

8. Though Lan is beautiful and intelligent, she is never proud of herself. (As ). Beautiful and intelligent as Lan is, she is never proud of herself

9. Lan is always admired by her friends because she is intelligent. ( Because of ). Lan is always admired by her friends because of her intelligence

10. We don’t spend much time on our homework because a lot of  devices for the home were invented.( Because of We don't spend much time on our homework because of the inventions of many devices for the home

11. We always trust Nam because he is wise and honest. ( Because of ) . We always trust Nam because of his wisdom and honesty

12. Because of Lan’s poverty, she can’t continue her study at the university. ( Because ) Lan can't continue her study at the university because she is poor

Rewrite the following sentences but keep the meaning :
1. Although she performed well, she didn't receive good comments from critics.
=> Despite her .......good performance, she didn't receive good comments from critics.
............
2. I'm frightened by horror films: however, I enjoyed wathching them.
=> In spite ......of being frightened by horror films, I enjoyed wathching them...............
3. It was noisy. The children slept well.
=> Despite .....the noise, the children slept well.........
4. The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.
=> In spite of .....the fascinating film, i don't want to see this ...........
5. Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.
=> Despite .......our careful plan, we made some mistakes.............
6. Although he had a good salary he was unhappy in his job.
=> In spite of ......having a good salary he was unhappy in his job..............
7. In spite of the forecast it stayed fine.
=> Although the rain was .....forecasted, it stayed fine...............
8. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get our of the car.
=> In spite of .......his broken leg,he managed to get our of the car. ..........
9. Although the team played well, they lost.
=> In spite of .....playing well, the team lost...............
10. The flat's so noisy but we enjoy living there.
=> Even .......though The flat's so noisy we enjoy living there.
..............

Bài 1: Rewrite the following sentences

1. Jenifer went to the dentist because she had a toothache

Because of.........having a toothache,Jenifer went to the dentist...........................

2.Red is a bright colour but cats can't not see it

Even though.............Red is a bright colour,cats can't not see it......................

3.Carol ran outside to see what was happening although she wasn't wearing any shoes

Despite..........the fact that Carol wasn't wearing any shoes,she ran outside to see what was happening .................

4. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert

In spite ...............of taking a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert ................

5.In spite of his age, Mr.Benson runs four miles before breakfast

Although........Mr.Benson is old ,he runs four miles before breakfast.........

6.Samuel is fairly tall,but he can't reach the ceiling

Although........Samuel is fairly tall, he can't reach the ceiling....................

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.There were a lot of accidents because of the icy roads

Because.............the roads were ice,There were a lot of accidents................

9. Although his book was successful, he decided not to write any more

In spite.......of his successful book, he decided not to write any more ............

10. The train was late because the fog was thick

Because of.............the thick fog,The train was late............................

11.The excursion was cancelled bacause it rained suddenly

Bacause of....................raining suddenly,The excursion was cancelled............

12. She accepted the job although she salary was low

In spite of........the fact that she salary was low,she accepted the job..........