Bài 8: Hoàn thành câu với một trong những từ nối “although/ despite/ however” sao cho thích hợp.

1.     _______________ the restaurant’s good reputation, the food was terrible.

_______________ the restaurant has a good reputation, the food was terrible.

The restaurant has a good reputation. _______________, the food was terrible.

2.     _______________ it didn’t stop raining, we didn’t cancel our picnic.

_______________ the rain, , we didn’t cancel our picnic.

It didn’t stop raining. We didn’t cancel our picnic,______________.

3.     Mary still bought the watch, __________ it had a high price.

Mary still bought the watch __________ its high price.

The watch had a high price. Mary, ___________, bought it

4.     _______________ the fact that I was late for school, my teacher didn’t punish me.

_______________ I was late for school, my teacher didn’t punish me.

I was late for school. My teacher didn’t punish me, ___________.

5.     _______________ I invited Jim to my party, he didn’t come.

_______________ my invitation to the party, Jim didn’t come.

I invited Jim to the party. _______________, he didn’t come.

6.     I don’t want to watch this film_______________ it has many good reviews.

I don’t want to watcht this film _______________ its good reviews.

The film has many good reviews. I don’t want to watch it, _______________.

7.     _______________ there are many challenges, Tom won’t give up his dream.

_______________ many challenges, Tom won’t give up his dream.

There are many challenges.__________, Tom won’t give up his dream.

8.     _______________ I studied very hard, I failed the exam.

_______________  studying very hard, I failed the exam.

I studied very hard. I,__________, failed the exam.

Bài 8: Hoàn thành câu với một trong những từ nối “although/ despite/ however” sao cho thích hợp.

1.      _______________ the restaurant’s good reputation, the food was terrible.

_______________ the restaurant has a good reputation, the food was terrible.

The restaurant has a good reputation. _______________, the food was terrible.

2.      _______________ it didn’t stop raining, we didn’t cancel our picnic.

_______________ the rain, , we didn’t cancel our picnic.

It didn’t stop raining. We didn’t cancel our picnic,______________.

3.      Mary still bought the watch, __________ it had a high price.

Mary still bought the watch __________ its high price.

The watch had a high price. Mary, ___________, bought it

4.      _______________ the fact that I was late for school, my teacher didn’t punish me.

_______________ I was late for school, my teacher didn’t punish me.

I was late for school. My teacher didn’t punish me, ___________.

5.      _______________ I invited Jim to my party, he didn’t come.

_______________ my invitation to the party, Jim didn’t come.

I invited Jim to the party. _______________, he didn’t come.

6.      I don’t want to watch this film_______________ it has many good reviews.

I don’t want to watcht this film _______________ its good reviews.

The film has many good reviews. I don’t want to watch it, _______________.

7.      _______________ there are many challenges, Tom won’t give up his dream.

_______________ many challenges, Tom won’t give up his dream.

There are many challenges.__________, Tom won’t give up his dream.

8.      _______________ I studied very hard, I failed the exam.

_______________  studying very hard, I failed the exam.

I studied very hard. I,__________, failed the exam.

Bài tập 2: Hoàn thành những câu sau với “although, therefore, however, but, so, because, despite, because of” và những từ thích hợp khác.

         1. It is very hot in the desert. ___________, few trees can grow there.

         2. Jame is offered the job, ___________ he is inexperienced.

         3. James was not admitted to the university ___________ the age.

         4. I tried to persuade her. ___________, I didn’t succeed.

         5. The story was very funny, ___________ nobody laughed.

         6. The match went ahead ___________ the heavy rain.

         7. It was too dark to go on, ___________ we found somewhere to stay.

         8. Nam had to stay home to look after his mother _______________ she was sick.

Bài tập 3: Chọn câu trả lời đúng nhất.

         1. It was late, __________ I decided to phone home.

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

         2. Minh had a terrible headache. ____________, he went to school.

            A. Therefore                 B. Although                      C. But                               D. However

         3. Tom has a bike, ______________ he always walks to work.

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

         4. Her mother was sick. ____________, Jane had to stay home to look after.

            A. Therefore                 B. Since                            C. However                       D. So

         5. They asked me to wait for them, ________________they didn’t turn up.

            A. but                           B. however                       C. so                                 D. therefore

         6. It was raining hard. The match went ahead, _____________ .

            A. therefore                  B. however                       C. but                               D. so

         7. We couldn’t get a seat, ____________ we arrived quite early.

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

         8. Anne doesn’t get on well with people around her. She has ____________ changed her job many times.

            A. however                   B. so                                 C. therefore                      D. although

         9. I did my best. ____________, it was not good enough.

            A. However                   B. Therefore                     C. Although                      D. Even though

         10. Many airlines are offering discount tickets for flights, ___________ more people are flying for weekend trips to scenic cities.

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

I,Hoàn thành các câu sau bằng 1 từ nối phù hợp trong số các từ gồm: SINCE, DUE TO, SO, ALTHOUGH, DESPITE & BUT

1,__________________ he was exposed to sudden noise, he lost his hearing.

2.     The water in this river is still unsafe to drink __________________ it is boiled.

3.     Factories dump untreated chemical waste into the lakes __________________ it is seriously contaminated.

4.     __________________ trying hard, we can’t do enough to stop global warming.

5.     People in the city suffer from more breathing problems __________________ the city air is more polluted.

6.     Some people throw their domestic rubbish out to streets __________________ the fact that they may be seriously punished.

7.     Wildlife species are important to us __________________ we haven’t done enough to protect them.

8.     __________________ thermal pollution, many aquatic species have been killed.

Bài 2: Hoàn thành câu thứ hai sao cho nghĩa không thay đổi so với câu thứ nhất, sử dụng gợi ý trong ngoặc.

1. Although there was a traffic jam, me managed to arrive at the train station on time (despite).

=> ________________________________________________________

2. I don't want to buy a new computer although i have enough money (having).

=> ________________________________________________________

3. Both of them usually go to school late although they don't live far away from school (spite).

=> ________________________________________________________

4. My brother still went to school yesterday although he was sick (sickness)

=> ________________________________________________________

5. Although he looks healthy, he has a weak heart (looking).

=> ________________________________________________________

6. Despite the fact that Louis is not so rich, he often does charity (although).

=> ________________________________________________________

7. In spite of the awful weather, we enjoy our party last night (although).

=> ________________________________________________________

8. She goes shopping every week although she has many clothes (having).

=> ________________________________________________________

I. Underline the most suitable word or phrase in each sentence:

1. However/ Though it was late, I decided to phone Brian.

2. Although/ Despite the car was cheap, it was in good condition.

3. Despite of the weather/ the weather, we went sailing.

4. I put the food in the fridge because/ because of I want it to get cold.

5. Since/ Because of Janet wanted to save money, she gave up smoking.

6. We can’t eat now because/ although there isn’t enough time.

7. I can’t come to your party so that/ because I am too busy.

8. I couldn’t see anything because/ because of the dark.

9.Despite/ Though the cold weather, we all went for a walk.

10. It was raining, but / although I went swimming anyway.

11. Mary doesn’t go to school because/ though she was ill.

12. In spite of/ Because of his old age, Mr Benson runs fours miles before breafast.

Kết hợp câu sử dụng liên từ trong ngoặc 
1. Bob didn’t speak Dutch. However, He decided to settle in Amsterdam.(Though)

2. His life is very hard. He studied very well. ( Although)

3.The weather was terrible. We couldn’t go to the beach (So)

4. Do you like orange juice? Do you like apple juice?(or)

5. The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.(even though )

6. Nga didn’t go to school. She was ill. (Because)

7. I felt so tired last night. I tried to finish all my homework before going to bed. (However)

8. They worked all night, but they couldn't finish their reports in time. ( Although)

9. My brother failed his English test. He has to do the test again (therefore)

10. The weather was terrible. We couldn’t go to the beach (So)

11. Nam got wet. He forgot his raincoat. (Because)

12. She can’t understand me. She is my old acquaintance. (Although)

13. He drove very fast. He had an accident. (because)

14. This problem is very difficult. We can’t solve it now. (so)

15. It was raining heavily outside. We postponed the picnic. (as)

16. She learns English well. She plays sports well, too. (not only,but also )

17. She went to bed early. She was tired last night. (because)

18. She is an active girl. Everyone dislikes her. (though)

19. Most of the audience didn’t know the result of the match. The television was interrupted in the middle of the game. (Therefore)

20. Tom has continued to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day. The doctor warned him. (Even though)

21. He was advised to stop smoking. His health was very poor. (because)

22. The book was very interesting. He read it from cover to cover. (so … that)

23. I was careless. I broke the cup. (since)

24. He failed the examination. He made preparation for it carefully. (even though)

giúp mình với ạ🥺

1 we went out ..................the rain

A in spitte of B however C althuogh

2 We went out ...................it rained

A despite B although C however

3 She went on working ...................she was tired

A although B despite C however

4 The number of these endangered animals has multiplied over the last ten yeasr......................... there are good reasons for continuing their protection

A although B Nevertheless C despite

5 She went on working ....................the fact that she was tired

A despite B however C although

6... ..................she is nice girl, I don't quite like her

A although B despite C however

7 .....................it was expensive, it was a good watch

A however B although C despite

8 Profits hve increases over the past months...........we are not in a strong financial position

A although B nevertheless C In spite of

9 I didn't like the film ......................................,everybody else seemed to enjoy it.

A however B despite C in spite of

10 .........................I didn't like the film,everybody else seemed to enjoy it

A although B however C despite

11 We managed to do it,.........................the fact that he was not there

A although B despite C however

12 In the developing world salaries are now............................goods cannot always be produced more cheaply that may leads to famine

A although B nevertheless C despite