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

TRANSFORMATION  (P1: although, because, despite, because of…)
He took a rest because he felt unwell.
=> Because of…
Although I didn’t eat anything, I didn’t feel hungry.
=> Despite…
They slept soundly although the night air was hot.
=> In spite of…
Our flight was delayed because the fog was thick.
=> Because of…

She missed the best part of show because of leaving so soon.
=> Because…
Despite not trying hard, he always managed to get the work done.
=> Although…
In spite of the high prices, my brother insisted on buying a motorbike.
=> Although…
I went to work late because of the bad traffic.
=> Because…

REwrite the sentences
1. although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived lat for the concert
in spite of
2. we wen out although it rained heavily
despite
3. she didn't go to school because she was seriously ill
because of
4. rice grows well here because of the warm and wet cimate
because
5. although he didn't speak english, Bob decided to settle in england
in spite of
6. in spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William still went to school
although
7. although he had a good salary he was unhappy in his life
in spite of
8. ba was punished because he was lazy
because of
9. because he is kind , everybody loves him
because of
10. they are always happy although they have very little money
in spite of
11. TOM went to work although he didn't feel very well
despite
12. i have tried hard but I can't earn enough money
in spite of
13. although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert
despite
14 In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William wen to schoold
though
15. though he tried hard he didn't succeed
in spite of

REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES….

1. I couldn’t do the test although it wasn’t difficult.

In spite of …………………………………………………….……………………………..…

2. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.

In spite of …………………………………………………….……………………………..

3. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.

Despite ………………………………………………………………….………………..…

4. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer.

Despite …………………………………………………………………………….………

5. Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.

Despite ………………………………………………………………………….……..….

6. Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London

In spite of…………………………………………..………………………………….….

7. Although he is sick, he goes to school.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………

8. Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully.

Despite …………………………………………………………………….…………

9. Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty.

Although …………………………………………………………………..………

10. They worked very hard although they were old.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………

11. Peter didn’t go to school yesterday because he was sick.

Because of …………………………………………………………

12. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired.

Because of …………………………………………………………

13. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………………

14. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………

15. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

Because of ………………………………………………………………………

16. I like him because his father is kind to me.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………

17. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.

Because of ……………………………………………………………………

18. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………

19. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.

In spite of…………………..…………………………………………………

20. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer.

Despite ……………………………………………………………………..

21. Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.

Despite ………………………………………………………………………

22. Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London.

In spite of…………………………………………………………

IV.Rewrite these sentences below withh Althought, Despite, In spite..

1. Although Bean is not an intelligent children, he can speak English very well

⇒ Despite / In spite of .........

2. Because Phuong was tall, she never wear high heals

⇒ Because of .........

3. Because the wind was so heavy, I couldn’t go to home

⇒ Because of .........

4. Her mother asked her to go stay at home because she was headache

⇒ Because of .........

5. Because there was traffic jams, I was late.

⇒ Because of .........

1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job.

A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of

2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it.

A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite

3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.

A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet

4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.

A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However

5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker.

A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how

6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.

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

7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.

A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words

8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job?

Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.

A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however

9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.

A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems

C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems

10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.

A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill

11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences between them.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. although D. Despite

12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.

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

13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain B. it was raining D. there was a rain

14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

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

15. _______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired

C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

16. The children slept well despite _______.

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

17. She left him _______ she still loved him.

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

18. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of

19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.

A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of

20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative.

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

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

41. Although the sun was shining, __________.

A. it wasn’t very hot B. it was very hot C. yet it was very hot D. but it was very hot

42. Nowadays, the divorce rate is higher than it used to be________ young people are allowed to decide on their marriage.

A. despite B. but C. even though D. in spite of

43. _________ his poor health, Mr. Brown still works hard to support his family.

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

44. I gave up the job ________ the attractive salary.

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

45. _________ my father is old, he still goes jogging.

A. Although B. Because C. So that D. Despite

Rewrite sentences with in spite of/ despite/ because/ because of

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well 

In spite of......

2. Mary could noy go to school because she was sick

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

3. Although thw weather was bad, she went to school on time 

Despite..........

4. Beacase there was a big storm, i stayed at home

Because of....

5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job

Although........

6. He is so young. His acting is excellent

Although...........

7. The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film

In spite of........

8. Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes 

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

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