V/ .....using suitable connectives ( but, so, as, because, although,.....)

1. The exam was quite hard, but they all passed it

-> they all ..passed the exam although it was quite hard...

2. It began to rain , but the workers went on working

-> although....It began to rain, the workers went on working

3. Ba ate a lot of food though he wasn't very hungry

-> Ba wasn't...very hungry but he ate a lot of food...

4. Even though he had a car , he still bought a new one

-> he had..a car, but he still bought a new one....

5. Lisa wants to go home because she fells sick

-> lisa fells...sick , so she wants to go home ....

6. Since the weather was bad, our flight was delayed

-> the weather...was bad, so our flight was delayed..

7. Long didn't work hard, so he failed in the exam

-> Long failed...in the exam because he didn't work hard ...

8. The boy drove carelessly , so he caused the accident

-> since....The boy drove carelessly,.he caused the accident.

9. She still when to work in spite of her sickness

-> although..she was sick ,she still went to work..

10. Despite not felling well he tired to finish the work

-> Even...though he didn't feel well, he tried to finished the work....

11. We decided to stay home because of the heavy rain

-> because it....rained heavily, we decided to stay home..

12. She divorced him due to his unkindness to their son

-> because he...was unkind to their son , she divorced him...

13. They tired hard, but they couldn't win the match

-> despite.....trying hard, they couldn't win the match..

14. He is humorous and generous, so we all love him

-> because of..being .humorous and generous, we all love him..

Viết lại câu;

1. He isn't very rich but he always helps the poor.

-> Although he isn't very rich ,he always helps the poor.

2. Nam and Quan got bad marks because they were very lazy.

-> Because of their laziness, Nam and Quan got bad marks

3. He passed the exam because he worked very hard.

->He worked very hard so He passed the exam

4. We were late for school because of the heavy rain.

-> As it was raining, We were late for school

5. Hai is very tired, but he has to finish his homework.

-. Although Hai is very tired,he has to finish his homework.

6. Although Mai is having a flu, she has to go to school to take her exams.

-> Despite her flu, mai has to go to school to take her exams.

7.He used to get bad grades at Math because he was lazy.

-> Because of his laziness, He used to get bad grades at Math

8. Although the weather was terrible, they had to go to work.

-> In spite of teribel weather, they had to go to work.

9. Because of her illness, Hoa couldn't go to school yesterday.

-> Hoa couldn't go to school yesterday because she was ill

10.Although Mr. Nam was very busy he helped his son with homework every night.

-> Mr. Nam helped his son with homework every night despite his business

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

a. so b. although c. because d. though

2. _____ she was very tired , she helped her brother with his homework .

a. Because b. whether c. Although d. so

3. It’s raining hard , _____ we can’t go to the beach .

a. or b. but c. so d. though

4. Nam was absent from class yesterday ____ he felt sick .

a. so b. because c. although d. but

5. Tom has a computer , _____ he doesn’t use it .

a. or b. as because d. but

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

a. because b. although c. even though d. and

7. The film was boring ____ we went home .

a. so b. when c. but c. if

8. The girl bought the shoes _____ they are very expensive .

a. but b. if c. so d. although

9. He used to smoke a lot ______ now he doesn’t smoke any more .

a. still b. therefore c. but d. as

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

a. while b. but c. though d. because

11. ____ it rained , the boys played football .

a. Even b. Even though c. However d. In spite of

12. It was still painful , ____ I went to see a doctor .

a. so b. however c. but d. or

13. Lan likes oranges _____ her sister doesn’t .

a. but b. as c. so because

14. Nam failed the final exam _____ he was lazy .

a. while b. though c.because d. but

15. He’s tired _____ he stayed up late watching TV.

a. and b. or c. if d. since

16. Jim can speak English _____ French fluently .

a. also b. but also c. and d. so

17. _______ the traffic , I arrived on time .

a. Though b. Although c. Even though d. In spite of

18. ______ they live near us , we can see them very often .

a. So b. As c. Though d. Even

19. ______ I was really tired , I couldn’t sleep .

a. If b. Although c. While d. However

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

a. because b. though c. so d. but

21. It’s cheap _____ I don’t like it .

a. and b. because c. so d. however

22. ______ it was late , I decided to phone Brian.

a. Despite b. However c. In spite of d. Though

23. The little boy was hungry ______ he ate nothing .

a. although b. so c. but d. and

24. ______ the car was cheap , it was in good condition .

a. Although b. Because c. As d. If

25. ______ tomorow is a public holiday , all the shops will be shut .

a. As b. Just as c. Although d. When

26. She came in _____ turned on the radio .

a. so b. and c. or d. but

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

a. though b. because c. but d. so

28. ______ I tried to persuade her , I didn’t succeed .

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

29. Lan woke up late _____ she didn’t have time for breakfast

a. so b. since c. as d. though

30. I like fish ____ I don’t like catching them myself .

a. or b. but c. so d. and

31. He had an accident ____ he was careful .

a. even though b. because c. so d. since

32. _____ it was raining , I went swimming .

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

33. Ann felt ill , ____ she insisted on going to work .

a. though b. so c. and d. but

34. _____ I felt tired , I went to bed early .

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

35. _____ he’s got an English name , he is German .

a. Although b. However c. Because d. Since

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

a. so b. because c. but d. if

37. We were the better team ____ we lost the match .

a. so b. and c. but d. because

38. Keith decided to give up his job ____ I advised him not to

a. because b. however c. although d. since

39. ______ we were in town , we often met him .

a. For b. Although c. So d. When

40 . She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications .

a. because b. although c. so d. but

41. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry .

a. even though b. in spite c. despite d. in spite the fact that

42. In pite _____ , the baseball game was not cancelled .

a. the rain b. of the rain c. it was raining d. there was a rain

43. ______ he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car .

a. In spite b. In spite of c. Despite d. Although

44. ______ , he walked to the station .

a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired

45. The children slept well , despite _____

a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy 

46. She left him __________ she still loved him .

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

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

a. In spite b. Even though c. in spite of d. despite of

48. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like .

a. Although b. Even c. Despite d. In spite of

49. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces _______ we must also think of our environment .

a. despite b. though c. as though d. but

50. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business , the majority of Japanese companies are run by men .

a. But b. Even if c. If d. As though

51. The team played on in spite of the rain

a. even if b. if c. in case d. despite

52. ………….. the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time.

A. In case of B. In spite of C. Because of D. But for

52. He was offered the job ………. he had no experience.

A. even though B. despite C. while D. however

53. We postponed the picnic ………………………

A. because it is raining heavily B. because of the raining heavily C. because the heavily rain it was D. because it was raining heavily

54. ……… her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.

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

55. She went to bed early ……….. she felt tired.

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

56. I couldn’t read the letter ……….. the darkness.

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

57. The boys were punished -------------- he made many mistakes.

A. in spite of B. because C. even though D. as if

58-------------- the liberation of women, women can take part in social activities.

A. Because B. Thanks to C. While D. As

59. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.

A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking D. However we felt cold, we kept walking

60. She decided to leave her job in the company ------------ she could earn a lot of money there.

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

61. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story.

A. The children laughed because the story is funny. B. The children laughed because of the story funny C. The children laughed because it was funny. D. The children laughed because the story was funny

62. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.

A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.

B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

D. Although Bill took a taxi he can’t come to the concert on time.

63. The flight was delayed -------------- the fog.

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

64. Hong didn’t participate in the contest -------------- her lack of confidence.

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

65. He hid that letter in a draw -------------- no one could read it

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

66. -------------- Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room.

A. Because B. In case C. If D. Even though

67. -------------- other workers’ constant objection, the director dismissed the worker.

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

68. The mother got angry because --------------.

A. her son behaved badly B. her son's bad behavior C. her son will behave badly D. her son bad behaving

69. He lost his job -------------- his laziness.

A. due to B. in spite of C. despite D. because

70. She is looking for a new job -------------- she is tired of doing a routine job day after day.

A. since B. as C. because D. all are correct

II. Choose the best answer :

1. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.

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

2. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr. Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.

A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still

3. He was offered the job______ his qualifications were poor.

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

4. ______ we were in town, we often met him.

A. For B. Although C. So D. When

5. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.

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

6. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry. A

. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that

7. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.

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

8. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

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

9. ______, he walked to the station

. A. Despite tired B. In spite being tired C. Although to be tired D. Despite being tired

10. The children slept well, despite _____.

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

10. She left him __________ she still loved him.

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

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

A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of

12. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.

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

13. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ____ we must think of our environment.

A. despite B. though C. as though D. but

14. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.

A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though

15. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.

A. Even though Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.

B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French.

C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.

D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris.

16. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.

A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr. Ba was late for the meeting.

B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr. Ba was late for the meeting.

C. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi.

D. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi.

17. We came to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy.

A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time.

B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time.

18. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.

A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.

B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

D. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it.

19. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.

A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy the car she likes.

B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.

C. The car is too expensive for her to buy.

D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot.

20. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.

A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.

B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.

C. Sue wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill.

D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.

ex 2 complete the sentences with conjunction : and,or,but,so

1 The doctors looked at the x-rays .....and..... they decided to operate on the patient

2 tom ask ed his teacher for have, .....and....... he asked his parents

3 henry studied very hard for the test,......so.... he passed with high marks

1.Although Trang was tired, she went to the festival ; 2.He studied hard. However, he didn't pass the exam ; 3.Although the play was so boring, Hoa saw it from beginning to end

Choose the most suitable word or phrase.

1. …………………he studied hard, he failed his exam. (Although / Because / If / However)

2. Mary is sad …………………she has lost her calculator. (even though / so / but / because)

3. The film started a few minutes ago, …………………? (didn’t it / did it / does it / doesn’t it)

4. It was …………………hot day that we decided to leave work early. (such / so/ so a / such a)

5. The smaller the room is, the …………………furniture it needs. (less / fewer / smaller / more)

6. The woman …………………is our teacher has been to Canada. (who / whose / which / whom)

7. Peter doesn’t like scuba-diving. …………………does his brother. (Too / Neither / So / Either)

8. I tried my …………………but I didn’t manage to pass the test. (hard / efforts / best / everything)

1. …………………he studied hard, he failed his exam. (Although / Because / If / However)

2. Mary is sad …………………she has lost her calculator. (even though / so / but / because)

3. The film started a few minutes ago, …………………? (didn’t it / did it / does it / doesn’t it)

4. It was …………………hot day that we decided to leave work early. (such / so/ so a / such a)

5. The smaller the room is, the …………………furniture it needs. (less / fewer / smaller / more)

6. The woman …………………is our teacher has been to Canada. (who / whose / which / whom)

7. Peter doesn’t like scuba-diving. …………………does his brother. (Too / Neither / So / Either)

8. I tried my …………………but I didn’t manage to pass the test. (hard / efforts / best / everything)

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.

11. _____ it was raining, I went swimming.

A. So B. Because C. However D. Although

12. Ann felt ill, ____ she insisted on going to work.

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

13. _____ I felt tired, I went to bed early.

A. Although B. So C. As D. However

14. _____ he’s got an English name, he is German.

A. Although B. However C. Because D. Since

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

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

16. We were the better team ____ we lost the match.

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

17. Keith decided to give up his job ___ I advised him not to

A. because B. however C. although D. since

18. ______ we were in town, we often met him.

A. For B. Although C. So D. When

19. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.

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

20. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite of C. despite D. in spite the fact that

Exercise 4: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

1. In spite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.

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

2. ___ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

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

3. ______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

4. The children slept well, despite _____

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

5. She left him __________ she still loved him.

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

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

A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of

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

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

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

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

9. Please do that work ________I told you yesterday.

A. like B. as C. same as D. similar to

10. This boy lied to you. ________you don’t trust him anymore

A. so B. but C. and D. however.

11. _______ Dad works hard all day; he always goes to bad late and gets up early.

A. However B. Despite C. Although D. No matter

12. That boy wasn’t busy. _______, he refused to help his mother.

A. so B. but C. and D. however.

13. ________the rain, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. In spite of B. Even though C. Although D. Despite 1

4. I got a job _________ my bad English.

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