EXERCISES (viết lại câu từ although => despite/In sipte of hoàn toàn giống because => because of, các bạn cứ làm bình thưởng theo 5 dạng đã học, không ảnh hưởng gì)
1. Although Mary was ill, we felt worried
- In spite of .............................................................................................................................
2. He didn’t come because he was sick.
- He didn’t come because of...........................................................................................................
3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
4. The train was late because the fog was thick.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.
- In spite of .......................................................................................................................
6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
7. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
8. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
11. We couldn’t so swimming because it was snowy.
- Because of ......................................................................................................................
12. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
- In spite of .......................................................................................................................
13. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
14. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
15. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.
- In spite of .......................................................................................................................
16. His wife usually gives him a list because he was absent from the class
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
17. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
18. Though Kid has failed so often, he has never been disappointed.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
19. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.
- In spite of .......................................................................................................................
20. He ate all the fruits though they were different.
- He ate all the fruits despite...........................................................................................................
21. He left school because his life was hard.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
22. Although he hadn’t finished the paper, he went to sleep.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
23. He is dismissed because of being late for work often.
- Because .......................................................................................................................
24. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.
- Because .......................................................................................................................
25. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
- In spite of .......................................................................................................................
26. Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
27. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
- In spite of .......................................................................................................................
28. My neighbour couldn’t return home because of losing all of his money.
- Because .......................................................................................................................
29. He carried the bed onto the roof of his house because of the hot weather.
- Because .......................................................................................................................
30. I can sleep although it is stormy.
- In spite of .......................................................................................................................
31. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.
- I couldn’t do the test because of...................................................................................................
32. He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.
- Despite .......................................................................................................................
33. Because of not knowing Russian, I’ve had to have the document translated into French.
- Because .......................................................................................................................................
34. Although there was some noise, they continued to work.
- In spite of .......................................................................................................................
35. Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German.
-Despite. .......................................................................................................................
36. We bought the house though its rooms were small.
- We bought the house despite.......................................................................................................
37. Because there were the obstacles, the building didn’t go along as planed.
- Because of .......................................................................................................................
38. Because of not hearing the speaker, I moved to the front row.
- Because .......................................................................................................................
39) My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
=> In spite of ………………………………………………………………..
40) Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
=> Because of ……………………………………………………..
41) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………
42) In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
=> Although………………………………………………………..
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.
Exercise 1: Change from in spite of/ despite ®although/though/even though.
1. Despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan.
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2. They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water.
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3. In spite of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.
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4. She decided to go abroad for a year despite loving her boyfriend very much.
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5. He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare.
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6. Socrates never had much money despite being very famous in his own day.
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7. His career did not really take off despite his ambitions.
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8. They managed to work together despite their differences of opinion.
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9. Despite my headache I enjoyed the film.
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10. Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
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Exercise 2: Change from although/ though/ even though ®in spite of/ despite, starting as available.
1. Although he was tired, he walked to the station. Despite
2. Although it was noisy, the children slept well. The children
3. Though Linda earned a low salary, she gave money to her parents. In spite of
4. Tom went to work even though he didn’t feel very well. Tom
5. Their new product turned out to be a success though the market studies were pessimistic. Their
6. Julie failed the exam though she worked very hard. Julie
7. Although John got the highest result in the class, he still had problems with the teacher. In spite of
8. Although it was difficult, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain. In spite of
9. Even though he is a little overweight, he is actually quite fit. Despite
10. Although politicians are necessary for democracy, they are still liars and thieves. In spite of
Exercise 3: Circle the correct answers.1. Valencia is a fantastic place although/ despite being too hot in July and August
2. Cars are very useful in the city though/ in spite of they are expensive.
3. She’s a great person in spite of/ even though getting jealous over stupid things sometimes
4. In spite of/ despite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher
5. The best things in life are free though/ even though love is often very expensive
6. I phone my brother in Thailand using Skype nearly every day despite/ though the time difference.
7. In spite/ In spite of losing her way twice, she arrived safely.
8. Although/ in spite of the fact the sun was shining, the water was cold.
9. Despite/ although he being hard working, Kevin failed the examination.
10. We stayed up late in spite of/ although we were tired.
D. Rewrite the sentences:
11. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
à Despite ________________________________________
12. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
à Although ________________________________________
13. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
à In spite of ________________________________________
14. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
à Even though ________________________________________
15. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
à Although ________________________________________
16. He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard.
à Despite ________________________________________
· 1Despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan.
2. They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water.
3. In spite of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.
4. She decided to go abroad for a year despite loving her boyfriend very much.
5. He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare
6. Socrates never had much money despite being very famous in his own day.
7. His career did not really take off despite his ambitions
8. They managed to work together despite their differences of opinion
9. Despite my headache I enjoyed the film.
10. Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
11. Despite being tired, he walked to the station
12. The children slept well despite the noise.
13. in spite of earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents.
14. Tom went to work in spite of not feeling very well.
15. Their new product turned out to be a success despite pessimistic market studies.
16. The speech made the crowd cheer despite the minister's lack of preparation time
17. Julie failed the exam in spite of working very hard.
18. In spite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher
19. In spite of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
20. Despite/in spite of being a little overweight, he is actually quite fit.
21. In spite of being necessary for democracy, politicians are still liars and thieves
22. Valencia is a fantastic place despite of being too hot in July and August
23. She’s a great person In spite of getting jealous over stupid things sometimes
24. In spite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher
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25. Cars are a big waste of money although you do need one if you live in the country.
26. The best things in life are free though love is often very expensive
27. I phone my brother in Thailand using Skype nearly every day
though the time difference
28. Although the sun was shining, the water was cold.
29. Although he behaved badly, he wasn’t punished.
30. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
31. We stayed up late, although we were tired.
32. Although she lost her way twice, she arrived safely.
33. Though Kevin was hard working, he failed the examination.
34. Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.
35. They visited Madrid although they didn't have time to visit El Prado.
36. Although it was raining, we decided to go anyway.
37. Although it was only the first time they met, they made friends immediately.
38. The English actor Oliver Reed was often rude to people although he was always kind to animals.
39. Although it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned
40. Although my doctor had told me to stay in bed I went to work
41. Although he takes a lot of exercises, he’s fat.
42. Although I had practised for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.
45. Although he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
46. The weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.
47. John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town.
48. Anna never learned the language although she lived there for two years.
III. Viết dạng so sánh nhất của tính từ cho trong ngoặc để hoàn thành câu.
1. It is the (large)……………………..…shop in town.
2. Monday is the (bad)…………………………..day of the week.
3. Ben was the (noisy)……………………….……person in his family.
4. Which is the (difficult)…………………..……..subject at school?
5. Jim is the (good) ……………………….…….player in the football team.
6. Elephants are the (heavy)……………….……..animals.
7. Let's pick the (big)…………………….………apple of the tree.
8. That is the (comfortable) ……….………sofa in our house.
II. Viết dạng so sánh nhất của tính từ cho trong ngoặc để hoàn thành câu.
1. It is the (large)……………………..…shop in town.
2. Monday is the (bad)…………………………..day of the week.
3. Ben was the (noisy)……………………….……person in his family.
4. Which is the (difficult)…………………..……..subject at school?
5. Jim is the (good) ……………………….…….player in the football team.
6. Elephants are the (heavy)……………….……..animals.
7. Let's pick the (big)…………………….………apple of the tree.
8. That is the (comfortable) ……….………sofa in our house.
2. The weather was bad. However, the trip was enjoyable.
" Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Although she is poor, she lives in happiness.
" In spite of …………………………………………………………..………………………
4. Although he was lazy, he wasn’t punished.
" In spite ...………………..………………………………………….……………………..
5. Although Tom studied very well, he didn’t pass the exam.
" Despite... …………………………………………………………………………………..
6. Although she has been on a diet for two years, she is still fat.
" In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………..mình đang cần gấp ạ
Viết lại câu như vậy có được không mn?
He takes part in all of his school activities. His health is poor.
-> In spite of his health is poor, he takes part in all of his school activities.
-> In spite of the fact that his health is poor, he takes part in all of his school activities.