50. She didn’t eat much in spite of her hunger. → Although .... 47. I tried to persuade her. I didn’t succeed, however. → Even though .....
IV. Choose the right word:
1. (Since / However / Even though) I try hard to play the piano, I don’t seem to improve.
2. He bought a car (though / so / because ) he was too young to drive.
3. I tried to persuade her (though / and / but) I didn’t succeed.
4. It was cold.( Therefore / However / Although) , I still went swimming.
5. Nga is a good student (but / because / so) she received a scholarship.
6. She failed her test(However / Though / Therefore) she has to do the test again.
7. John’s in a good shape physically (and / although / because) he doesn’t get much exercise.
8. (Because / Although / However) cars cause pollution, people still want them.
9. (As/ Although/ Therefore) it’s a public holiday, you won’t find any shops open.
10. Phong is in good shape physically (and/ though / because) he doesn’t get much exercise.
11. That hotel is expensive (but / though / so) its service is poor.
12. I still had a headache (but / because / although) I took an aspirin.
1. (Since / However / Even though) I try hard to play the piano, I don’t seem to improve.
2. He bought a car (though / so / because ) he was too young to drive.
3. I tried to persuade her (though / and / but) I didn’t succeed.
4. It was cold.( Therefore / However / Although) , I still went swimming.
5. Nga is a good student (but / because / so) she received a scholarship.
6. She failed her test(However / Though / Therefore) she has to do the test again.
7. John’s in a good shape physically (and / although / because) he doesn’t get much exercise.
8. (Because / Although / However) cars cause pollution, people still want them.
9. (As/ Although/ Therefore) it’s a public holiday, you won’t find any shops open.
10. Phong is in good shape physically (and/ though / because) he doesn’t get much exercise.
11. That hotel is expensive (but / though / so) its service is poor.
12. I still had a headache (but / because / although) I took an aspirin.
28. ______ I tried to persuade her , I didn’t succeed .
a. Because b. So c. Although d. However
29. Lan woke up late _____ she didn’t have time for breakfast
a. so b. since c. as d. though
30. I like fish ____ I don’t like catching them myself .
a. or b. but c. so d. and
31. He had an accident ____ he was careful .
a. even though b. because c. so d. since
32. _____ it was raining , I went swimming .
a. So b. Because c. However d. Although
33. Ann felt ill , ____ she insisted on going to work .
a. though b. so c. and d. but
34. _____ I felt tired , I went to bed early .
a. Although b. So c. As d. However
35. _____ he’s got an English name , he is German .
a. Although b. However c. Because d. Since
36. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were too tired .
a. so b. because c. but d. if
37. We were the better team ____ we lost the match .
a. so b. and c. but d. because
38. Keith decided to give up his job ____ I advised him not to
a. because b. however c. although d. since
39. ______ we were in town , we often met him .
a. For b. Although C. So d. When
40 . She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications .
a. because b. although c. so d. but
41. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry .
a. even though b. in spite
c. despite d. in spite the fact that
42. In pite _____ , the baseball game was not cancelled .
a. the rain b. of the rain
c. it was raining d. there was a rain
43. ______ he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car .
a. In spite b. In spite of c. Despite d. Although
44. ______ , he walked to the station .
a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired
c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired
45. The children slept well , despite _____
a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy
46. She left him __________ she still loved him .
a. even if b. even though c. in spite of d. despite
47. _______ her lack of hard work , she was promoted .
a. In spite b. Even though c. in spite of d. despite of
48. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like .
a. Although b. Even c. Despite d. In spite of
49. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment .
a. despite b. though c. as though d. but
50. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business , the majority of Japanese companies are run by men .
a. But Even if c. If d. As though
51. The team played on in spite of the rain
a. even if b. if c. in case d. despite
52. ………….. 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
52. He was offered the job ………. he had no experience.
A. even though B. despite C. while D. however
53. 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
54. ……… her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.
A. Although B. Despite C. though D. In spite
55. She went to bed early ……….. she felt tired.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
56. I couldn’t read the letter ……….. the darkness.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because
57. The boys were punished -------------- he made many mistakes. A. in spite of B. because
C. even though D. as if
58-------------- the liberation of women, women can take part in social activities. A. Because B. Thanks to C. While D. As
59. 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
60. 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
61. 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
62. 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.
63. The flight was delayed -------------- the fog.
A. in spite of B. because of C. though D. since
64. Hong didn’t participate in the contest -------------- her lack of confidence.A. because B. because of C. since D. despite
65. He hid that letter in a draw -------------- no one could read it. A. so that B. because C. although D. in spite of
66. -------------- Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room. A. Because B. In case C. If D. Even though
67. -------------- other workers’ constant objection, the director dismissed the worker. A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
68. The mother got angry because --------------. A. her son behaved badly B. her son's bad behavior
C. her son will behave badly D. her son bad behaving
69. He lost his job -------------- his laziness. A. due to B. in spite of C. despite D. because
70. She is looking for a new job -------------- she is tired of doing a routine job day after day. A. since B. as C. because D. all are correct
71. 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. Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone. D. Although she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
72. 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.
28. ______ I tried to persuade her , I didn’t succeed .
a. Because b. So c. Although d. However
29. Lan woke up late _____ she didn’t have time for breakfast
a. so b. since c. as d. though
30. I like fish ____ I don’t like catching them myself .
a. or b. but c. so d. and
31. He had an accident ____ he was careful .
a. even though b. because c. so d. since
32. _____ it was raining , I went swimming .
a. So b. Because c. However d. Although
33. Ann felt ill , ____ she insisted on going to work .
a. though b. so c. and d. but
34. _____ I felt tired , I went to bed early .
a. Although b. So c. As d. However
35. _____ he’s got an English name , he is German .
a. Although b. However c. Because d. Since
36. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were too tired .
a. so b. because c. but d. if
37. We were the better team ____ we lost the match .
a. so b. and c. but d. because
38. Keith decided to give up his job ____ I advised him not to
a. because b. however c. although d. since
39. ______ we were in town , we often met him .
a. For b. Although C. So d. When
40 . She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications .
a. because b. although c. so d. but
41. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry .
a. even though b. in spite
c. despite d. in spite the fact that
42. In pite _____ , the baseball game was not cancelled .
a. the rain b. of the rain
c. it was raining d. there was a rain
43. ______ he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car .
a. In spite b. In spite of c. Despite d. Although
44. ______ , he walked to the station .
a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired
c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired
45. The children slept well , despite _____
a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy
46. She left him __________ she still loved him .
a. even if b. even though c. in spite of d. despite
47. _______ her lack of hard work , she was promoted .
a. In spite b. Even though c. in spite of d. despite of
48. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like .
a. Although b. Even c. Despite d. In spite of
49. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment .
a. despite b. though c. as though d. but
50. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business , the majority of Japanese companies are run by men .
a. But Even if c. If d. As though
51. The team played on in spite of the rain
a. even if b. if c. in case d. despite
52. ………….. 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
52. He was offered the job ………. he had no experience.
A. even though B. despite C. while D. however
53. 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
54. ……… her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.
A. Although B. Despite C. though D. In spite
55. She went to bed early ……….. she felt tired.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
56. I couldn’t read the letter ……….. the darkness.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because
57. The boys were punished -------------- he made many mistakes. A. in spite of B. because
C. even though D. as if
58-------------- the liberation of women, women can take part in social activities. A. Because B. Thanks to C. While D. As
59. 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
60. 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
61. 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
62. 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.
63. The flight was delayed -------------- the fog.
A. in spite of B. because of C. though D. since
64. Hong didn’t participate in the contest -------------- her lack of confidence.A. because B. because of C. since D. despite
65. He hid that letter in a draw -------------- no one could read it. A. so that B. because C. although D. in spite of
66. -------------- Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room. A. Because B. In case C. If D. Even though
67. -------------- other workers’ constant objection, the director dismissed the worker. A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
68. The mother got angry because --------------. A. her son behaved badly B. her son's bad behavior
C. her son will behave badly D. her son bad behaving
69. He lost his job -------------- his laziness. A. due to B. in spite of C. despite D. because
70. She is looking for a new job -------------- she is tired of doing a routine job day after day. A. since B. as C. because D. all are correct
71. 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. Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone. D. Although she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
72. 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.
II. Join the following sentences, using the words in brackets.
1. Cars cause pollution. People still want them. ( although )
2. I tried to persuade her . I didnt succeed , however. ( even though)
3. I cant complete the assignment in the afternoon because it is so much (so )
4.Last nights storm damaged the power lines. The town was without electricity for several hours.(therfore)
5. He hads a tirrible sore throat so she cant make a speech. (because of )
6. We couldnt get tickets . We queued for an hour .( Depite )
1. Although cars cause pollution, people still want them
2. Even though I tried to persuade her, I didn't succeed
3. The assignment so much so I can't complete it in the afternoon
4. Last night’s storm damaged the power lines, therfore, the town was without electricity for several hours
5. Because of his tirrible sore throat, he can't make a speech
6. Despite queueing for an hour, we couldn't get tickets
II. Join the following sentences, using the words in brackets.
1. Cars cause pollution. People still want them. ( although )
Although cars cause pollution, people still want them
2. I tried to persuade her . I didnt succeed , however. ( even though)
Even though I tried to persuade her, I didn't succeed
3. I cant complete the assignment in the afternoon because it is so much (so )
The assignment is so much, so I can't complete it in the afternoon
4. Last night's storm damaged the power lines. The town was without electricity for several hours.(therefore)
Last night's storm damaged the power lines; Therefore, the town was without electricity for several hours.
5. He has a terrible sore throat so she can't make a speech. (because of )
Because of having a terrible sore throat, he can't make a speech
6. We couldn't get tickets. We queued for an hour .( Despite )
Despite having queued for an hour, we couldn't get the tickets
Although cars cause pollution, people still want them
Even though I tried to persuade her, I didn't succed
The assignment is to much so I can't complete it in the afternoon
Last night, strom damaged the power lines. Therefore, the town was without electricity for several hours.
Because of his terrible sore throat, he can't make a speech
Despite queuing for an hour, we couldn't get tickets
Ex6.Combine the sentences. Use the words in brackets:
1.It was comedy. Almost audience fell asleep.(although)
2.Her voice is beautiful. She doesn’t want to be a singer. (In spite of)
3. This book is interesting, but she doesn’t like reading it. (Despite)
4.They didn’t go on a picnic.The weather was cool. (Although)
5.He studied very hard. He failedthe test. (Although)
6.Her illness is serious. She doesn’t see her doctor. (Despite)
7.This girl is intelligent. She is very friendly with her friends. (In spite of)
8.She can work. It is very noisy. (Even though)
9.He wants to go to the movies tonight. He has a lot of homework to do. (However)
10.I was so hungry. I couldn’t eat much. (Nevertheless)
1. It was comedy. Almost audience fell asleep. (although)
=> Although it was comedy, almost audience fell asleep.
2. Her voice is beautiful. She doesn’t want to be a singer. (In spite of)
=> In spite of her beautiful voice, she doesn't want to be a singer.
3. This book is interesting, but she doesn’t reading it. (Despite)
=> Despite this interesting book, she doesn't reading it.
4. They didn’t go on a picnic. The weather was cool. (Although)
=> Although the weather was cool, they didn't go on a picnic.
5. He studied very hard. He failed the test. (Although)
=> Although he studied very hard, he failed the test.
6. Her illness is serious. She doesn’t see her doctor. (Despite)
=> Despite her serious illness, she doesn't see her doctor.
7. This girl is intelligent. She is very friendly with her friends. (In spite of)
=> In spite of being intelligent, she's very friendly with her friends.
8. She can work. It is very noisy. (Even though)
=> Even though it is very noisy, she can work.
9. He wants to go to the movies tonight. He has a lot of homework to do. (However)
=> He wants to go to the movies tonight. However, he has a lot of homework to do.
10. I was so hungry. I couldn’t eat much. (Nevertheless)
=> I was so hungry. Nevertheless I couldn't eat much.
1. Although it was comedy, almost audience fell asleep.
2. In spite of her beautiful voice, she doesn't want to be a singer.
3. Despite an interesting book, she doesn't reading it.
4. They didn't go on a picnic althougn the weather was cool.
5. Although he studied very hard, he failed the test.
6. Despite her serious illness, she doesn't see her doctor.
7. In spite of her intelligence, this girl is very friendly with her friends.
8. She can work even though it is very noisy.
9. He wants to go to the movies tonight; however, he has a lot of homework to do.
10. I was so hungry; nevertheless, I couldn't eat much.
1. Although it was comedy, almost audience fell asleep.
2. The film was made twenty years ago. However, many people have enjoyed seeing it.
3. In spite of having been nominated for Best Actress five times, she has never won once.
4. This is his first role, nevertheless, his acting is excellent.
5. Despite not receiving good investment. The film was a great success.
6Despite her serious illness, she doesn't see her doctor
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Bài 5: Viết lại câu với although/in spite of/despite
1. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
Despite…being hungry,she didn’t eat much
. 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
3. Mary was admitted to the university although his grades were bad
Despite… Mary's bad grades, he was admitted to the university
4. In spite of his god salary, Mary gave up his job.
Although… Mary 's salary was god ,he gave up his job.
5. I accepted the job although the salary was low
In spite of…. the low salary, I accepted the job
6. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
In spite of….the cold weather , I went swimming.
7. Although they study hard, they can’t get good marks.
In spite of…studying hard, they can’t get good marks.
8. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
In spite of…the narrow streets , many people drive cars in this city.
Bài 5: Viết lại câu với although/in spite of/despite
1. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry. Despite her hunger, she didn't eat much.
2. 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.
3. Mary was admitted to the university although his grades were bad Despite his bad grades, Mary was admitted to the university.
4. In spite of his god salary, Mary gave up his job. Although his salary was good, Mary gave up his job.
5. I accepted the job although the salary was low. In spite of the low salary, I accepted the job.
6. Even though it was cold, I went swimming. In spite of the cold weather, I went swimming.
7. Although they study hard, they can’t get good marks. In spite of their hard study, they can't get good marks.
8. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city. In spite of the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.
1. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
Despite being hungry, she ddin't eat much
2. 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
3. Mary was admitted to the university although his grades were bad
Despite bad grades, Mary was admitted to the university
4. In spite of his god salary, Mary gave up his job.
Although Mary's salary was good, he gave up his job
5. I accepted the job although the salary was low
In spite of the low salary, I accepted the job
6. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
In spite of cold weather, I went swimming
7. Although they study hard, they can’t get good marks.
In spite of studying hard, they can't get good marks
8. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
In spite of the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city
5. She passed her test even though she made a lot of mistakes.
→ She passed her test in spite of of mistakes.
6. Despite the fact that I didn’t have a bachelor degree, I was given the job.
→ In spite of a bachelor degree, I was given the job.
5. She passed her test even though she made a lot of mistakes.
→ She passed her test in spite of having made a lot of mistakes.
6. Despite the fact that I didn’t have a bachelor degree, I was given the job.
→ In spite of the fact that I didn’t have a bachelor degree, I was given the job.
35. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry. =>In spite of her hunger, She didn’t eat much
36. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.
=> Despite his experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.
37. We did the test well though it was difficult.
=>In spite of the difficulty, We did the test well
38. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
=> Despite his strength, , I’m not afraid of him.
I. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B or C.
1. She went to bed early_________ she didn’t finish her work.
A. despite B. although C. however D. in spite of
2. I go to school by bus every day. I don’t like it much, _________.
A. despite B. although C. however D. but
3. The athlete completed the race _________ his pain.
A. despite B. although C. nevertheless but
4. _________ of his bad luck, he won the medal.
A. although B. despite C. however D. in spite
5. I am very interested _________ learning English.
A. to B. in C. at D. for
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 ________________________________________
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.