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

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

16. I could not eat  ______ I was very hungry. 

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

17. We ___________ Nam since he left school.

   A. didn’t met             B. didn’t meet           C. don’t meet                D. haven’t met

18. Susan doesn’t want to go out with us,…………………..?

A. does she                  B. isn’t she                  C. is she                                   D. doesn’t she

19. The endangered species was struggling to survive in its rapidly changing…………..

A. habitat                    B. property                              C. possession            D. comfort

20. You have to ………… your hat when you go inside the main worship area of the temple.

       A. turn off                        B. put on                     C. take off                       D. put down

Part 3. Write the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

21. She enjoys help her mother cook dinner for homeless people on the weekend.

A       B                                C                                                D

22. He said that he is listening to English songs then.

             A                        B                   C                 D

23. The purpose of volunteer work is to help poor people how improving their life.

A                           B        C                                       D

24. Lan wishes that she can go to Thailand to visit her pen pal.

                  A                    B                               C                D
25. Mary as well as her friends are going to a party tonight.

        A                         B                  C                  D

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…………………………………………………………

1.Although I am hungry, I can't eat now. Despite........................

2.Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city. Thought......................

3. In spite of the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movie. Although.. .... ................ ...

4. Because of the world War II, women took over business for their absent husbands. Because............ . ................

5. He couldn't sleep because of his worries. Because........ ......................

6. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident. Because................ . ...........

7. He is tired because of staying up late last night. Because............... .........

8. I couldn't he do the test because it was difficult. Because of...................... .....

9. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train. In spite .... ...............

Rewrite the sentences, using although or in spite of,because of

1.  Although I was hungry, I didn’t eat anything.

=> In spite of _{...........................................................................................................................................................................}

2. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.

=> Despite _{..................................................................................................................................................................................}

3. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.

=> Though _{.................................................................................................................................................................................}

4. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.

=> Although _{..............................................................................................................................................................................}

5. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.

=> Although _{..............................................................................................................................................................................}

6. Although they lost, the home team played very well.

=> Despite _{..................................................................................................................................................................................}

7. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.

=>In spite of _{.............................................................................................................................................................................}

8. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.

=> Despite _{..................................................................................................................................................................................}

9. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.

=> Although _{..............................................................................................................................................................................}

10. I didn’t get the job even though I was extremely qualified.

=> Despite _{..................................................................................................................................................................................}

11. He didn’t eat  all the fruits because they were green.

=>Because _{.................................................................................................................................................................................}

12. The plane took off though the weather was bad.

=>in spite of _{.............................................................................................................................................................................}

13. He took a lot of photographs because the sky was nice

=>because of _{...........................................................................................................................................................................}

14. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.

=> Despite _{..................................................................................................................................................................................}

15. Tom will not pass the examination although he studies well.

=> In spite of _{...........................................................................................................................................................................}

16. He is still fat though he has been on a diet for 2 years.

=> In spite of _{...........................................................................................................................................................................}

17. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.=> despite ...........................................................................................................

18. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.=> Despite...........................................................................................................

19. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

=>In spite of _{.............................................................................................................................................................................}

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

=> Despite _{..................................................................................................................................................................................}

21. We did the test well though it was difficult.

=>In spite of _{.............................................................................................................................................................................}

22. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.

=> Despite _{..................................................................................................................................................................................}

23. The plane took off though the weather was bad.

=>In spite of _{.............................................................................................................................................................................}

24. Though his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.

=> Despite _{..................................................................................................................................................................................}

25. because the streets are narrow, few people drive in this place

=>because of _{...........................................................................................................................................................................}

26. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.

=> Despite _{..................................................................................................................................................................................}

27. He didn’t eat  the chocolate cake because he was on diet.

=>because of  _{.........................................................................................................................................................................}

27. He studies very well though his life was hard at that time.

=> Despite _{..................................................................................................................................................................................}

Exercise 2: Rewrite the sentences.

1. Although I was very tired, I didn’t sleep.

=> No matter

2. Although I was hungry, I didn’t eat anything.

=> No matter

3. Although he felt unwell, he went on working.

=> No matter

4. Although he was disappointed, he tried to smile.

=> No matter

5. He still goes to school although he isn’t fine.

=> No matter

6. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.

=> Despite

7. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.

=> Though

8. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.

=> Although

9. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.

=> Even though

10. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.

=> Though

11. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.

=> Although

12. Although they lost, the home team played very well.

=> Despite

13. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.

=>In spite of

14. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.

=> Despite

15. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.

=> Although

16. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.

=> Even though

17. It was raining, but we went out.

=> Though

18. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.

=> Even though

19. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.

=> Though

20. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.

=> In spite of

21. I couldn’t sleep though I was very tired.

=> Much

22. I didn’t get the job even though I was extremely qualified.

=> Despite

23. He ate all the fruits although they were green.

=>No matter

24. The plane took off though the weather was bad.

=>No matter

25. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark.

=>No matter