Question 9: He didn’t pass the exam _________ he made many mistakes in his writing.

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

Question 10: I will tell John about it ______.

A. when I will see him this afternoon.                        B. when I see him this afternoon.

C. when I saw him this afternoon.                              D. after I had seen him this afternoon

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. Rewrite, using because / because of.
A. 
1, Because he behaved badly, he found himself in trouble.
=> Because of behaving badly, he found himself in trouble.
2. Because of theri good performance, they won the first prize
=> Because they performed well, they won the first prize
3. Because of your advice, we didn't use that poisonous chemical.
=> Because You advised, we didn't use that poisonous chemical.

B. 
4. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard and methodically
=> John succeeded in his exam because of working hard and methodically
5. Margaret stayed home because her mother was sick.
=>Margaret stayed home because of her sick mother
6. We stopped our car because the traffic lights turned red.
=> We stopped our car because of the fact that the traffic lights turned red.

2. Rewrite, using although / though / despite / in spite of.
a. Everybody has great regard for him despite his povert
=>Everybody has great regard for him he was poor
b. He studied very well despite his hard life at that time.
=>He studied very well although his life was hard at that time.
c. Despite being good at English, he wasn't chosen.
=>although he was  good at English, he wasn't chosen.
d. Despite having an English name, he is in fact German.
=>although he has an English name, he is in fact German.
e. He always studied hard Despite encountering difficulty.
=>He always studied hard though he encounters difficulty.
f. Despite the bad weather, he came to the meeting on time.
=>although it was bad , he came to the meeting on time

3. Rewrite.
a. Although the heat ứa on, the rôm wasn't warm.
=> Despite ????????????????????
b. We're not very good friends although we've known each other a long time.
=> Despite knowing each other a long time. We're not very good friends
c. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.
=> In spite of Minh's illness, he still came to the meeting.
d. The play was not accepted because of numerous objections which they made.
=> Because there are numerous objections which they made,The play was not accepted 
e. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though he is old , he still leads an active life.
f. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.
=> Though his work was hard , Ba he failed his exam.(câu này đáng là because )
g. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.
=>Although the rain was heavy, we decided to go to see the match.
h. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
=>Though they quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
i. In spite of the bad weather, they went our for dinner.
=> Although it was bad, they went our for dinner.
j. She isn't brillant but she studies quiet well,

k. The house isn't nice, but I the garden.

=>Even though  The house isn't nice,  I the garden.

Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

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 B. although C. despite D. because of

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

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

4. Tom wakes his parents up_______ playing the guitar very softly.

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

5. Nobody could hear her_______ she spoke too quietly.

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

6. We decided to leave early _______the party was boring.

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

7. Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie.

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

8. _______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.

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

9. _______her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

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

10. ______her poorness, she feels happy.

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

11. We all feel sad _______ the bad news

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

12. John lost his job__________ his laziness.

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

13. I went to the club last Saturday________ the heavy rain.

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

14. He has had this car_________ six months.

A. in B. since C. during D. for

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

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

16. ____ repeated assurances that the product is safe; many people have stopped buying it.

A. By B. Despite C. With D. For

17. She walked home by herself, _______ she knew that it was dangerous.

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

18. _______ his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.

A. Because of B. But for C. In spite of D. Without

19. I'll see you after the show and give you £20 for the tickets, or _______ much they cost.

A. whatever B. nevertheless C. besides D. however

20. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.

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

Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

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 B. although C. despite D. because of

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

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

4. Tom wakes his parents up_______ playing the guitar very softly.

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

5. Nobody could hear her_______ she spoke too quietly.

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

6. We decided to leave early _______the party was boring.

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

7. Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie.

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

8. _______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.

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

9. _______her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

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

10. ______her poorness, she feels happy.

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

11. We all feel sad _______ the bad news

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

12. John lost his job__________ his laziness.

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

13. I went to the club last Saturday________ the heavy rain.

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

14. He has had this car_________ six months.

A. in B. since C. during D. for

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

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

16. ____ repeated assurances that the product is safe; many people have stopped buying it.

A. By B. Despite C. With D. For

17. She walked home by herself, _______ she knew that it was dangerous.

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

18. _______ his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.

A. Because of B. But for C. In spite of D. Without

19. I'll see you after the show and give you £20 for the tickets, or _______ much they cost.

A. whatever B. nevertheless C. besides D. however

20. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.

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

1. Tom wakes his parents up .................... playing the guitar very softly.

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

2. .................... she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.

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

3. I went to the club last Saturday .................... the heavy rain.

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

4. Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip.

A. Because of the rain

B. Though it is raining

C. Despite of the heavy rain

D. Though it rained

5. Although he is very old, he can walk to the station.

A. In spite of his old age B. Despite his old age C. Despite the fact that he is old D. All are correct

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

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

7. Nam failed the final exam .................... he was lazy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. Many people believe him .................... he often tells a lie.

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

12. .................... her poverty, she feels happy.

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

13. In spite of his hard work, 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

14. Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well.

A. that he did not feel very well

B. despite of the fact not feeling well

C. because he did not feel very well

D. despite not feeling very well

15. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.

A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. He took a rest because he felt unwell.
=> Because of...feeling unwell, he took a rest.
2. Although I didn’t eat anything, I didn’t feel hungry.

=> Despite..not eating anything, I didn’t feel hungry..
3. They slept soundly although the night air was hot.

=> In spite of..the hot night, the slept soundly.
4. Our flight was delayed because the fog was thick.

=> Because of...the thick fog, out flight was delayed.

5. She missed the best part of show because of leaving so soon.
=> Because...she left so soon, she missed the best part of (the) show.
6. Despite not trying hard, he always managed to get the work done.
=> Although...she did not try hard, he always managed to get the work done.
7. In spite of the high prices, my brother insisted on buying a motorbike.

=> Although...the prices were high, my brother insisted on buying a motorbike.
8. I went to work late because of the bad traffic.
=> Because... the traffic was bad, I went to work late.

12........he worked hard, he failed his exam

13......the weather was bad, they went out for dinner

14.. ......Mr.Harris's irregular hours, he often misses the bus

15.......he was good at English, he wasn't chosen