1.                                                    The boy can’t reach the shelf he’s not tall enough.

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

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

A.                              while                          B. but                        C. though    D. because

3.                                                Nam failed the final exam he was lazy.

A.                              while                          B. though                  C. because   D. but

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

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

5.                                             We didn’t go for a walk       it was very cold.

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

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

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

7.                                         I’m learning English       I want to get a better job.

A.                              or                               B. because                 C. therefore D. but

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

A.                              although                    B. despite                  C. and         D. because

9.                                                  Lan couldn’t pass the exam      she is too lazy.

A.                              because                      B. because of             C. although D. in spite of

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

A.                              because                      B. because of             C. despite    D. so

II. Complete with “too” or “enough”.

6- We can’t buy the car because it is .......................expensive.

7- He can’t sleep because he drinks .......................much coffee.

8- Are you tall ...................... to reach that shelf?

9- They often take the bus to school because it’s ................... far to walk.

10- She isn’t fast ...................... to win the race.

11- There’s .......................food for everyone to eat.

12- She isn’t speaking clearly ................for me to understand.

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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.

Ex.1: Choose the correct answers.

1. He got wet ……………….. he forgot his umbrella.

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

2. He stops working ……………….. heavy raining.

A. in spite of C. despite

B. although D. because of

3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life ……………….. their poverty.

A. in spite of C. because

B. although D. because of

4. Jill and Jolly were happy ……………….. it was their both birthday party that day.

A. because B. even though C. spite of D. Despite

5. Nobody could hear her ……………….. he spoke too quietly.

A. although C. because of

B. because D. in spite of

6. We decided to leave early ……………….. the party was boring.

A. although C. because

B. despite D. because of

7. We all feel sad ……………….. the bad news

A. because B. because of C. though D. despite

8. John lost his job ……………….. his laziness.

A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though

9. We can't go to Julia's party ……………….. we're going away that weekend.

A. because C. although

B. because of D. in spite of

10. Nam was absent from class yesterday ……………….. he felt sick.

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

Ex.2: Choose the correct answers.

1. The boy can’t reach the shelf ……………….. he’s not tall enough.

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

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

A. while B. but C. though D. because

3. Nam failed the final exam ……………….. he was lazy.

A. while B. though C. because D. but

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

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

5. We didn’t go for a walk ……………….. it was very cold.

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

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

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

7. I’m learning English ……………….. I want to get a better job.

A. or B. because C. therefore D. but

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

A. although B. despite C. and D. because

9. Lan couldn’t pass the exam ……………….. she is too lazy.

A. because C. although

B. because of D. in spite of

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

A. Because B. Because of C. Despite D. So

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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

6. Rewrite the sentences using the adjective in brackets and too or enough.

(Viết lại câu sử dụng các tính từ trong ngoặc và too hoặc enough.)

1. He isn't tall enough to reach the shelf. (short)

He's too short to reach the shelf.

2. Skiing holidays aren't cheap enough for me. (expensive)

3. My dad's old car is too dangerous to drive. (safe)

4. The storm was too weak to cause much damage. (strong)

5. My shoes aren’t clean enough to wear to the party. (dirty)