1.      Many businesses have been badly affected ______________ the coronavirus pandemic.

despite                         because of                   because                        even though

2.      Please send my________________ to your brother on his success .

invitations                    consideration               congratulations            innovations

3.      Mr. Minh, from_____________I have learned many meaningful lessons, is so terrific.

that                              whom                          who                             him

4.      The government provided the victims ______________ food and drink after the earthquake.

by                                for                               through                        with

5.      The earth’s sources of energy needs______________.

to conserve                  conserved                    be conserved                conserving

6.      I suggest that his father _______________ smoking.

stop                              stops                            should be stopped        stopping

7.      I object to spraying plants with ________________ because they are harmful.

dynamite                      pesticide                      fertilizer                       trash

8.      “I suggest having a picnic next week.” – “___________________________.”

Why not?                     Absolutely right           Not at all                      It’s nice of you to say so

9.      The word “ ______________” means “big wind” in Chinese.

storm                           hurricane                     typhoon                       cyclone

10.   Fashion designers have added some patterns ________________ the Ao Dai.

into                              to                                 for                               on

chuyên đề clause of concession/ phrase of concession clause of reason, clause of reason

1.Many people wear dress now because it is fashionable

Because of............................................................................

2.Although our lives are difficult, we have to try to get over

Despite.....................................................................................

3. Although he behaves badly, she loves him

Despite.....................................................................................

4.Because she is disabled,everyone helps her to with housework

Because of............................................................................

5. Although she is young, she has attained a lot of excellent accomplishments in chemistry

Despite...................................................................................

6. Although she was hungry , she refused to eat the food I gave her.

Despite....................................................................................

7. Because her family was poor, she couldn't go to university as her dream

Because of..............................................................................

8. Because the weather was cold, we stayed at home and watch TV

Because of..................................................................................

9. Because there was a lot of dust in the room, we watsed a lot of time to clean it

Because of............................................................................................

10. Because Marie Curie wanted to be a scientist, she went to there to there to conduct her dream

Because.............................................................................................

11.Because she didn't want everybody to disturb her, she closed the room's door

Because of.....................................................................................

12.Although it is hot, we still sleep soundly in the room.

Despite.............................................................................................

13. Because there was so much noise there, we went to another cafe.

Due to..........................................................................................

Although/ In spite of (despite)/ Because/ Because of

1._______ the high crime rate, many people like to live in big cities.

A. Because B. In spite of C. Because of D. Although

2.__________ all my warning, he tried to fix the computer himself.

A. Although B. In spite of C. Because D. Instead of

3.We all had to stay home __________________.

A. because the coming storm B. because of the coming storm

C. In spite of the coming storm D. although the storm was coming

4.The party had been delayed ………………the host’s mistake.

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

5.We stayed indoors in spite of ............... 

A. the bad sight B. the sight was bad C. the beautiful sight D. the sight was beautiful

6.A lot of things went wrong…………………I had planned everything carefully.

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

7. ……….her absence from school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

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

8.My sister left her job_______ the good salary.

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

9.She bought the book _____she had heard it was very good.

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

10.He still didn’t understand the puzzle_______ I tried to explain many times.

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

11.My mother is always complaining ______________the untidiness of my room.

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

12._____ floods destroy many things, they also make the soil riches.

A. In spite of B. Because C. Although D. Because of

13.There were a lot of accidents …………………the icy roads.

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

14. …………………being selfish, he has no friends.

A. Although B. Because C. In spite of D. Because of

1.I don't trust John because he behaves badly ( because of)

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2. Peter passed all the exams with good result because of his hard work ( because)

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3. He succeeded in his life although he came from a poor family ( despite)

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4. He can't smile because his mother died (Because of)

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5. He retired earlier than his age because of his illness ( because)

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6. Don't shout at him although he is lazy ( despite)

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7. They are always happy although they have very little money ( In spite of)

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8. Rice grows well here because of the warm and wet climate ( because)

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1. Complete the following sentences with “because (of)”, “(al)though/even though
/despite/ in spite of”.
1. __________________________ he worked hard, he didn’t 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 aout.
5. ________________________ John didn’t study hard, he succeeded.
6. We took many picture ________________________ the cloudy sky.
7. _________________________ her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories
to the children.
8. She went home early _______________________ she didn’t feel well.
9. I couldn’t get to sleep __________________________ the noise.
10. The students arrived late_________________________the traffic jam.
2. Rewrite sentences:
1. Although I have a lot of money, I am not very satistied. DESPITE
________________________________________________________________________
2. Although it rained, they still go fishing. IN SPITE OF
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Although she works hard, she doesn’t get good results. DESPITE
________________________________________________________________
4. Although he is a singer, he sings badly. IN SPITE OF
_______________________________________________________________
5. Although the exercise is difficult, she can do it easily. DESPITE
6.He isn’t happy although he is very rich. DESPITE
__________________________________________________________________
7. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. INSPITE OF
____________________________________________________________
8. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. BECAUSE OF
_____________________________________________
9. She went to bed early because she felt tired. BECAUSE OF
____________________________________________________________
10. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot. BECAUSE OF

II. Choose the correct answer for each sentence:

1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.

a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although

2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

a. Despite b. Because c. Because of d. As

3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.

a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because

4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.

a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of

5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.

a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As

6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.

a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of

7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.

a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of

8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.

a. because b. because of c. since d. as

9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications

a. because b. because of c. although d. despite

10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.

a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct

11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted

a. but b. because c. and d. though

12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.

a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if

13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on

a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm

c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms

14. He stopped working because he was too tired

a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired

c. for tired d. although his tiredness

15. His teacher got angry because he behaved badly

a. so that he behaved badly b. even though he behaved badly

c. because of his bad behaviour d. because of his behaviour

16. Although the traffic was heavy, he managed to get to the office in time.

a. In spite of the traffice was heavy b. Because of the heavy traffice

c. In spite of the heavy traffice d. Due to the traffice was heavy

17. I would have been on time if I hadn’t stopped at the post office

a. I was on time even tough I stopped at the post office b.I wasn’t on time because I stopped at the post office

c. I didn’t stop at the post office, but I was late. D. all of the above

18. I have still got the camera because no one has claimed it

a. because it hasn’t been claimed b. because of not claiming on it

c. because of no claim has been made on it d. because it has been claimed by no one

20. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work. In spite of ____________

a. the serious ill, he was determined to finish his work b.be ill seriously, he was determined to finish his work

c.his serious ill,he wasdetermined to finish hiswork d.he wasill seriously,he wasdetermined to finish his work

21. Although they were very poor, the children seemed happy.

a. The children seemed happy because they were very poor b.The children were very poor,so they seemed happy

c.Despite their poverty, the children seemed happy d.he children seemes happy whether they were poor /rich

22. Because of his bad leg, he walked slowly.

a. Because his leg was bad, he walked slowly b. Because his bad leg, he walked slowly

c. If his leg was bad, he walked slowly d. Although his leg was bad, he walked slowly

23. I got to class on time _________ I had missed my bus.

a. even though b. nevertheless c. because d. despite

1 .REWRITE the following sentences with the word given ( đầu bài )

1 many people began to wearing jeans because they werecheap

because of ....................................................................................

2since he was careless , tom lost the game

because of......................................................

3 although she be haves well ,no one loves her

despite ...............................................................

4 because of the cold weather ,the crops are late this year

because..............................................................................

5 mary was worried because tom was late

because of................................................. 

6 tom walked slowly because his leg was bad

because of.......................................................

7 I came here because i want the english course

because of..........................................................

8 i went to school  although it was hot

despite.................................................

9because the dust inthe room, i can't go in

because of........................................................

10 because of to much smoke , we have to wear masks

because........................................................................

1) Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap.
=> Because of……..
2 ) Since he was careless, Tom lost the game.
=> Because of……..
3) Although she behaves well, no one loves her.
Despite……..
4) Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year.
=> Because ……..
5) Mary was worried because Tom was late.
=> Because of……..
6) Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.
=> Because of……..
7) I came here because I want the English course.
=> Because of……..
8) I went to school although it was hot.
Despite……..
9) Because the dust in the room, I can’t go in.
=> Because of……..
10) Because of too much smoke, We have to wear masks .
=> Because ……..

Choose the best answer

21. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.

A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although

22. _____________, he could not finish the job.

A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work

23. He went to work _____________ his headache.

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

24. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.

A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad

25. Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard.

A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though

26. Tom went to work despite _______.

A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well

27. Though _______, they are good friends.

A. their sometimes quarrel B. to have a quarrel sometimes C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes

28. Despite _______, we arrived on time.

A. the traffic B. of the traffic C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic

29. ___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat.

A. In case B. But C. Even if D. Although

30. __________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games

A. Despite B. Although C. Despite of D. Although

31. __________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.

A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because

32. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast.

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

33. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.

A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of

34. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury.

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

35. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise

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

36. ___________ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.

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

37. ___________ having little money, they are happy.

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

38. ____________ she was not well, she still went to work.

A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of

39. We are going to have a picnic _____________ the bad weather.

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

40. __________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.

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