(1)Although Duong had lots of homework to do, he agreed to go shopping with his friend Nick. Nick loved to buy sportswear. (2)However, Duong was more of a jeans and T-shirt kind of boy. (3)Despite the rain, they set off on Sunday morning for the town centre. Nick, as always, had more cash than Duong.(4)Nevertheless , Duong was better at buying things cheaply or for less than their usual prices. They were hungry and had lunch at the kxia b-rger bar (5)Nevertheless they had spent nearly all their money, there were still a few shops that Nick wanted to visit, and (6)In spite of having aching feet, Duong and Nick spent more hours shopping.

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(1) __Although__________ Duong had lots of homework to do, he agreed to go shopping with his friend Nick. Nick loved to buy sportswear.

(2) _However___________ , Duong was more of a jeans and T-shirt kind of boy.

(3) Depsite the rain, they set off on Sunday morning for the town centre. Nick, as always, had more cash than Duong.

(4) ___However___________, Duong was better at buying things cheaply or for less than their usual prices. They were hungry and had lunch at the local burger bar.

(5) _________Although_____ they had spent nearly all their money, there were still a few shops that Nick wanted to visit, and

(6) __Depsite_____________ having aching feet, Duong and Nick spent more hours shopping.

1. I wanted to see the film…………………..feeling sleepy

a. although b. but c. in spite of d. spite

2. It is a horror film. …………………….., it is a good film.

a. Although b. However c. And d. So

3. She sings very well…………………..she is very fat

a. however b. but c. in spite of d. and

4. He drove a car to home………………………his headache.

a. although b. and c. in spite of d. so

5. ………………………being young, he is an excellent manager

a. Although b. But c. In spite of d. Spite

6. ………………they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.

a. However b. Nevertheless c. When d. Although

7. Last night, I didn’t go to the bed early…………………being very tired.

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

8. Not many people went to see the film; …………….., it received good reviews from cris.

a. however b. but c. despite d. because of

9. ……………….difficulties, the firemen managed to save many people who were caught in the fire.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

10…………………he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

11. She failed the test………………..she studied hard.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

12. Everyone thought she would accept the offer…………………….. , she turned it down.

a. although b. despite c. however d. in spite of

Ex1: Complete these sentences by writing a conjunction (until, before, when, after) in each gap

1. Before youngsters start work, they depend on their parents for money

2. When they have started earning money, young adults can still find it hard to afford fashionable clothes

3. Teenagers look forward to doing this after they have their own income

4. You cannot criticize until you have seen how hard it is to be original

Ex2: Underline the correct item

1. Although/ Despite the traffic, we made it to school on time

2. In spite of/ Although the fact that I didn't study, I passed the exam

3. I can't stand classical music, whereas/ in spite of my mother loves it

4. Tom loves playing football, while/ despite Paul prefers basketball

5. Although/ Despite Johnny eats fish, his brother won't touch it

Ex1:

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4.until

Ex2:

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3. whereas

4. while

5. Although

cau 1 : hoàn thành câu sau với because (of ) , (al)though , even though , despite , in spite of

1..............Although............he worked hard , he did not receive any praise

2 he ate the chocolate cake .............even though................ he is on diet

3 ........Despite...........the high prices , my daughters insist on going to the movies every saturday

4 ............Though..........it was cold , i went out

5 .......Although..............john did not study hard , he succeeded

cau2 : 1 ......................... he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car

a in spite b in spite of c despite d although

2 .........................., he walked to the station

a despite being tired b although to be tired c in spite being tired d despite tired

3 she left him .....................she still loved him

a even if b even though c in spite of d despite

4 ................... her lack of hard work , she was promoted

a because b even though c in spite of d despite

5 ........................they are twin brothers , they do not look like

a although b because of c because d in spite of

6 julie failed the exam ......................... of working very hard

a despite b in spite c even if d though

7 she walked home by herself .................... she knew that it was dangerous

a if b though c because d which

8 ......................they are brother , they do not look like

a although b even c despite d in spite of

9 she left him .......................... she still loved him

a in spite b even though c in spite of d despite

10 he refused to give up work , ......................he's won a million pounds

a despite b however c even though d as though

1.Salim went to school alone__although_____ she knew that it was very unsafe.

2. They liked their camping holiday, __in spite______ of the rain.

3. ___despite_____ the pain in her leg, she still won the marathon excellent.

4. My father decided to buy the car _although_______ he didn’t really have enough money.

5. ____although___ she was very sick, she still try to complete this job.

6. _despite_______ his age, he still plays badminton every morning.

7. ___although_____ Land and Mike went to university together, they weren’t close friend.

8. We still play football outside _in spite______ of the heavily rain.

9. __despite______ her illness, she must go to school.

10. Loan knew what he wanted ___in spite_____ of not understanding anything.

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A. Choose the best answer:

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 betweenthem.

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 C. 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

A. Choose the best answer:

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 betweenthem.

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

1.Salim wnet to school alone, ____although____ she knew that it was very unsafe.

2. They liked their camping holiday, ____in spite____ of the rain.

3. ____Despite____ the pain in her leg, she still won the marathon excellent.

4. My father decided to buy the car ____although____ he didn’t really have enough money.

5. ___Although____ she was very sick, she still try to complete this job.

6. ____Despite____ his age, he still plays badminton every morning.

7. ____Although____ Land and Mike went to university together, they weren’t close friend.

8. We still play football outside ____in spite___ of the heavily rain.

9. ____Despite____ her illness, she must go to school.

10. Loan knew what he wanted _____in spite___ of not understanding anything.

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2/ They liked their camping holiday,...in spite.....of the rain

3/ .....In spite of/ Despite....the pain in her leg,she still won the marathon excellent 

4/ My father decided to buy the car...although.......he didn't really have enough money

5/.....Although....she was very sick,she still try to complete this job

6/......In spite of/ Despite....his age,he still plays badminton every morning

7/......Although...Land and Mike went to university together they weren't close friend

8/ We still play football outside.....in spite.....of the heavily rain

9/.....In spite of/ Despite...him illness,she must go to school

10/Loan knew what he wanted...in spite....of not understanding anything

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