I. Choose the correct answer.

1. The sky was gray and cloudy. ________, we went to the beach.

A. Consequently               B. Nevertheless           C. Even though           D. In spite of

2. I turned on the fan __________ the room was hot.

A. due to                           B. despite                    C. even though            D. because

3. Sam and I will meet you at the restaurant tonight ________ we can find a baby-sitter.

A. although                       B. unless                      C. otherwise                D. only if

4. Carol showed up for the meeting ________ I asked her not to be there.

A. even though                 B. despite                    C. provided that          D. because

5. You must lend me the money for the trip. ________, I won’t be able to go.

A. Consequently               B. Nevertheless           C. Otherwise               D. Although

6. The road will remain safe ________ the flood washes out the bridge.

A. as long as                      B. unless                      C. providing that         D. since

7. The roles of men and women were not the same in ancient Greece. For example, men were both participants and spectators in the ancient Olympics. Women, ________ were forbidden to attend or participate.

A. nevertheless                                                      B. on the other hand  

C. therefore                                                           D. otherwise

8. The windows were all left open. _____, the room was a real mess after the windstorm.

A. Nevertheless                 B. However                 C. Consequently         D. Otherwise

9. It looks like they’re going to succeed ________ their present difficulties.

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

10. ________ Marge is an honest person, I still wonder whether she’s telling the truth about the incident.

A. In spite of                     B. Since                       C. Though                   D. In the event that

: Because; because of; although/ though/ even though; in spite of/ despite

1)       We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. >>In spite of

2)      We understand him in spite of his strong accent. >> Although

3)       Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled.>> Despite

4)      Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.>> Though

5)      In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. >>Although

6)      Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. >>Despite

7)       In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. >> Although

8)       Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test.>> Despite

9)       In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile.>> Although

10)  My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. >>Despite

11)  In spite of a headache, he enjoyed the film.>> Although

12)  My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying.>>In spite of

13)  He isn’t happy although he is very rich. >>Despite

14)  Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied.>> Despite

15)  Although he often tells lies, many people believe him.>> Despite

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER

1.We postponed our holiday (because of, in spite of, although, because) the bad weather

2.We can’t go to the cinema (although, even though, because, because of) it isn’t open today

3.(although, despite, in spite, though) her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.

4.Mary will take a plane, (in spite of, even though,therefore, moreover) she dislike flying

5.I would like to come, (but, nor, and, so) i do not have time

6.( Despite of, also, apart from, in spite of) Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest,she managed to smile

7.The moon will rise (as soon as, than before, yet) the sun sets

8.It looks (while, as, if, as if) the train would be late.

9.(because, as if, even if, so that) I told the truth, you would not believe me.

10.I’m going to bring along my umbrella (because of, as a result, in case, if) it rains

11.Will you come with me? (Also, otherwise, as well as, in case) i shall have to go alone

12.She is kind (However, Consequently, Therefore, But),she is rather forgetful

13.The work was new to me (Consequently, Nevertheless,To sum up, Whereas), it did not seem difficult

14.Continue along Queen Street.(Then, Therefore, Also, Too) turn left

15.It was very misty. (So, Nevertheless, Hence, However), we could not get a clear view of the mountain

16.We had walked several miles.(Accordingly, However, Since, As a result),we did not feel tired.

17.She is a talented actress. (In addition to, Absolutely, Moreover, Thus), she is very beautiful

18.We take the bus every day. (As if, Nevertheless, Therefore, So), we are familiar with the bus route.

19.The child was sleepy.( Otherwise, Thus, Consequently, Additionally), we went home early

20.The food was delicious.(Additinally, Nevertheless, Hence, Consequently),the service was excellent

21.We looked everywhere.(However, Thus, Likewise, Yet), we could not find the keys.

22.The book is long.(In summary, Consequently, Furthermore, Accordingly), the vocabulary is difficult.

23.Luckily, the moon was bright.(Accordingly, Otherwise, Besides),we could not have seen the path.

24.He is old (Nonetheless, Therefore, Moreover, As well as), his mind is still active.

25.We opened the window (because, consequently,so that) fresh sir would blow into the room

26.He is ignorant;( and, furthermore, so, thus), he is lazy

27.You should go to sleep now,( or, otherwise, and, but)

28.I was worried;(but Nevertheless, In addition), I was determined not to show it.

1. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fast. (Despite)

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2. She couldn’t buy that house though she was rich. (In spite of)

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3. Even though the rain was so heavy, I still went to the movie theater. (Despite)

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4. His father asked him to stay at home although he wasn’t sick. (In spite of)

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5. I wasn’t late even though there was an accident. (Despite)

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6. Lan failed the University entrance exam though she did carefully. (In spite of)

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7. Although he is a physical handicap, he has become a successful business man. (Despite)

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8. Despite the expensive price, my wife insists on buying the TV. (Even though)

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9. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school. (In spite of)

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10. Though I studied hard, I didn’t pass the exam. (Despite)

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11. The new restaurant looks good; however, it seems to have few customers. (Despite)

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12. We had planned to walk right round the lake; nevertheless, the heavy rain made this impossible. (Although)

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13. I’ve been too busy to answer my email; nevertheless, I’ll do it soon. ( In spite of)

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14. Although Mary was sick, she didn’t leave the meeting untill it ended. (Nevertheless)

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15. We rarely see each other though we live in the same street. (However)

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16. John couldn’t get tickets even though he queued for an hour. (However)

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Join each pair of sentences .Use thw words in brackets

13.I got very wet int he rain.I had an umbrella (even though )

14.I couldn't sleep.I was tired (despite)

15.He liked the sweater.He decided not to buy it (thought)

16.I didn't get the job.I had all the necessary qualifications (on spite of)

17.I had turn on the air conditioner.It was still hot in thw room (even though)

18.Laura wants to fly .She feels afraid(in spite of the fact that)

19.Trevor didn't notice the sign.It was right in front of him (even though)

20.I'm no better.I've taken the pillls(despite the fact)

21.Matthew doesn't kow any French.It was one of his school subjects (though)

22.Henry's friend is a millionarie.He hates spending money(sedpite)

23.I'd met her twicw before.I didn't recognize her (although)

24.Laura felt inwell.She went on working (in spite of this)

25.I told the absolute truth.No one would believe me (even though)

26.The good were never delivered .We had received the promise(despite)

27.We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy (in spite of )

28. We understand him im spite of his strong accent ( although)

29.Although he is wealthy,he is not spoiled(despite)

30.Despite a good salary,he was unhappy in his job (though)

31.In spite of the high prices,my roommates go to the movies every Saturday (although)

32.Even though she had a poor memory,she told interesting stories to the children (despite)

33.In spite of their poverty,they are very generous (although)

34.Though he has been absent frquently , he has managed to pass the test( despite)

35.In spite of Lee's Dasness at losing the contest ,she managed to smile (although)

36.My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet (despite )

37.In spite of headache , he enjoyed the film ( although)

38.My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying (in spite of )

39.He isn't happy although he is very rish (despite)

40.Even though he got a good job,he was not satisfied (despite)

41.Although he often tells lies, many people believe him (despite)

42.Mary didn't go to school yesterday because she was sick (because of )

43.She went to bed eary because she felt tired (because of)

Make one sentence from two . Use the word(s) in backet in your sentences

1. We live in the same street . We hardly ever sê each other . ( DESPITE )

2. My foot was injured . I managed to walk to the nearest village . ( ALTHOUGH )

3. They have very little money . They are happing . ( IN SPITE OF )

4. I got very get in the rain . I had an rubrella . ( EVEN THOUGH )

5. I couldn't sleep . I was tired . ( DESPITE )

6. He like the sweater . He decided not to buy it . ( THOUGH )

7. I đin't get the joy . I had all the necessary qualifications . ( IN SPITE OF )

8. Nick use to smoke . He seems to be in good health . ( ALTHOUGH )

9. I had turned on the air conditioner . It was still hot in the room . ( EVEN THOUGH )

10. Laura wants to fly . She feels fraid . (IN SPITE OF THE FACT )

11. Trevor didn't notice the sign . It was right in front of him . ( EVEN THOUGH ) 

12. I'm no better . I've taken the pills . ( DESPITE THE FACT )

13. Matthew doesn't know any French . It was one of his school subject . ( THOUGH )

14. Henry's friend is a millionaire . He hate spending money .( DESPITE )

15. We couldn't get tickets . We queued for an hour . ( IN SPITE OF )

16. I'd met her twice before . I didn't recognize her . ( ALTHOUGH )

17. Laura felt unwell . She went on working . ( IN SPITE OF HIS )

18. I told the absolute truth . no one would believe me . ( EVEN THOUGH )

19. The good were never delivered . We had received the promise . ( DESPITE )

Rewrite the sentences with the word given :

1. Despite the salary was low, he accepted the job

=> Despite .........................................................

2. Although she isn't brilliant, she studies quite well

=> Despite ........................................................

3. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark

=> In spite of .......................................................

4. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time

=> In spite of ........................................................

5. Tom will not pass the examination although he studies well

=> In spite of ........................................................

6. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner

=> Although ..........................................................

7. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life

=> Even though ......................................................

8. In spite of his hard work, Ba failed his exam

=> Though ............................................................

9. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match

=> Although ........................................................

10. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting

=> In spite of .......................................................