1. He got wet_______ he forgot his umbrella.

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

2. He stops working _______ heavy raining.

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

3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life _______ their poverty.

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

4. Tom wakes his parents up_______ playing the guitar very softly.

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

5. Nobody could hear her_______ she spoke too quietly.

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

6. We decided to leave early _______the party was boring.

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

7. Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie.

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

8. _______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.

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

9. _______her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

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

10. ______her poorness, she feels happy.

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

1.B

2.D

3.D

4.B

5.B

6.C

7.A

8.B

9.C

10.D

1. He got wet_______ he forgot his umbrella.

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

2. He stops working _______ heavy raining.

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

3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life _______ their poverty.

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

4. Tom wakes his parents up_______ playing the guitar very softly.

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

5. Nobody could hear her_______ she spoke too quietly.

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

6. We decided to leave early _______the party was boring.

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

7. Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie.

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

8. _______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.

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

9. _______her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

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

10. ______her poorness, she feels happy.

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

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Exercise 7: Choose the best option to complete the sentences.

                1.    Tom wakes his parents up .................... playing the guitar very softly.

                        A. because                                                                          B. in spite of

                        C. because of                                                                     D. although

                2.    .................... she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.

                        A. In spite of                                                                       B. Because

                        C. Because of                                                                     D. Although

                3.    I went to the club last Saturday .................... the heavy rain.

                        A. because of                                                                     B. because

                        C. in spite of                                                                       D. though

                4.    Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip.

                        A. Because of the rain                                                     B. Though it is raining

                        C. Despite of the heavy rain                                         D. Though it rained

                5.    Although he is very old, he can walk to the station.

                        A. In spite of his old age

                        B. Despite his old age

                        C. Despite the fact that he is old

                        D. All are correct

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

                        A. because                                                                          B. although

                        C. even though                                                                 D. and

                7.    Nam failed the final exam .................... he was lazy.

                        A. while                                B. though                            C. because                          D. but

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

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

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

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

                10.  Lan couldn’t pass the exam .................... she is too lazy.

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

                11.  Many people believe him .................... he often tells a lie.

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

                12.  .................... her poverty, she feels happy.

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

                13.  In spite of his hard work, 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

                14.  Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well.

                        A. that he did not feel very well

                        B. despite of the fact not feeling well

                        C. because he did not feel very well

                        D. despite not feeling very well

                15.  I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.

                        A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

                        B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

                        C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

                        D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

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

                        A. while                                B. but                                    C. though                            D. because

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

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

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

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

                19.  Last night we came to the show late .................... the traffic was terrible

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

                20. .................... his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.

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

Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

1. He got wet_______ he forgot his umbrella.

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

2. He stops working _______ heavy raining.

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

3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life _______ their poverty.

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

4. Tom wakes his parents up_______ playing the guitar very softly.

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

5. Nobody could hear her_______ she spoke too quietly.

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

6. We decided to leave early _______the party was boring.

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

7. Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie.

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

8. _______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.

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

9. _______her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

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

10. ______her poorness, she feels happy.

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

11. We all feel sad _______ the bad news

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

12. John lost his job__________ his laziness.

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

13. I went to the club last Saturday________ the heavy rain.

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

14. He has had this car_________ six months.

A. in B. since C. during D. for

15. We can't go to Julia's party _______ we're going away that weekend.

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

16. ____ repeated assurances that the product is safe; many people have stopped buying it.

A. By B. Despite C. With D. For

17. She walked home by herself, _______ she knew that it was dangerous.

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

18. _______ his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.

A. Because of B. But for C. In spite of D. Without

19. I'll see you after the show and give you £20 for the tickets, or _______ much they cost.

A. whatever B. nevertheless C. besides D. however

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

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

Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

1. He got wet_______ he forgot his umbrella.

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

2. He stops working _______ heavy raining.

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

3. They have a lot of difficulties in their life _______ their poverty.

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

4. Tom wakes his parents up_______ playing the guitar very softly.

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

5. Nobody could hear her_______ she spoke too quietly.

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

6. We decided to leave early _______the party was boring.

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

7. Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie.

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

8. _______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.

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

9. _______her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

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

10. ______her poorness, she feels happy.

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

11. We all feel sad _______ the bad news

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

12. John lost his job__________ his laziness.

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

13. I went to the club last Saturday________ the heavy rain.

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

14. He has had this car_________ six months.

A. in B. since C. during D. for

15. We can't go to Julia's party _______ we're going away that weekend.

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

16. ____ repeated assurances that the product is safe; many people have stopped buying it.

A. By B. Despite C. With D. For

17. She walked home by herself, _______ she knew that it was dangerous.

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

18. _______ his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.

A. Because of B. But for C. In spite of D. Without

19. I'll see you after the show and give you £20 for the tickets, or _______ much they cost.

A. whatever B. nevertheless C. besides D. however

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

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

I. Rewrite VERB or NOUN
1) She cooks very well.
She is a...................good cook.........................................................................
2) My aunt teaches English very well.
My aunt is...............AN GOOD NEGLISH TEACHER.........................................................................
3) He cycles very slowly.
He is...........SLOW CYCLER....................................................................................
4) He types carefully .
He is.............CAREFUL TYPIST....................................................................................
5) These children are quick runners.
These children can.............RUN QUICKLY...........................................................
6) My father plays soccer very well.
My father is a............GOOD SOCCER PLAYER............................................................................
7) I drive very badly.
I am a...................BAD DRIVER.............................................................................
8) She sings very beautifully
She is a...................BEAUTIFUL SINGER..........................................................................
9) He works very hard.
He is.......................HARD WORKER.................................................................................
10)Tom swims very fast.
Tom is................FAST SWIMMER...............................................................................

REWITE SENTENSES
I, Rewrite" Although/ Despite / In spite of "and " Because/ Because of"
1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of..................BEING A POOR STUDENT , TOM STUDIED VERY WELL.....................................................................................
2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
Because of..............MARY'S SICKNESS, SHE COULDN'T GO TO SCHOOL.......................................................................................
3) Although the weather was bad , she went to school on time.
Despite .....................THE BAD WEATHER , SHE WENT TO SCHOOL ON TIME.....................................................................................
4) My mother told me to go to school although i was sick.
In spite.................OF BEING SICK , MY MOTHER TO GO TO SCHOOL...........................................................................................
5) Because there was a big storm . I stayed at home.
Because of................A BIG STORM , I STAYED AT HOME.......................................................................................
6) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite........TOM'S BAD GRADES , HE ...................WAS ADMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY................................................................................
7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
Despite..........THE FACT THAT she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.....................................................................................................
8) In spite of his god salary ,Tom gave up his job.
Although......TOM GOT GOOD SALARY M HE GAVE UP HIS JOB.....................................................................................................
9) Though he had not finished the paper , he went to sleep.
In spite of..........THE FACT THAT ...............he had not finished the paper , he went to sleep......................................................................................
10) In spite of the high prices , my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though........IT HAS HIGH PRICES , .my daughter insists on going to the movies.................................................................

I. Rewrite VERB or NOUN
1) She cooks very well.
She is a....good cook...................
2) My aunt teaches English very well.
My aunt is......a good English teacher........................
3) He cycles very slowly.
He is.......a slow cyclist...................
4) He types carefully .
He is.......a careful typist......................
5) These children are quick runners.
These children can.....run quickly............
6) My father plays soccer very well.
My father is a......good soccer player...........................
7) I drive very badly.
I am a.....bad driver...............................................
8) She sings very beautifully
She is a..beautiful singer...........................................
9) He works very hard.
He is...a hard worker..............
10)Tom swims very fast.
Tom is......a fast swimmer.............................

REWITE SENTENSES
I, Rewrite" Although/ Despite / In spite of "and " Because/ Because of"
1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of........being a poor student, he studied very well....................
2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
Because of.....her sickness, Mary couldn't go to school.....................
3) Although the weather was bad , she went to school on time.
Despite .........the bad weather, she went to school on time............
4) My mother told me to go to school although i was sick.
In spite...of my sickness, my mothet told me..............
5) Because there was a big storm . I stayed at home.
Because of...........a big storm, I stayed at home...........
6) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite........Tom's bad grades, he was admitted to the university......................
7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
Despite.... her physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.............

8) In spite of his god salary ,Tom gave up his job.
Although.......Tom had a good salary, he gave up his job
9) Though he had not finished the paper , he went to sleep.
In spite of.....having not finished the paper, he went to sleep........
10) In spite of the high prices , my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though......the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies............

I. Rewrite VERB or NOUN
1) She cooks very well.
She is a................................................a very good cook............................................
2) My aunt teaches English very well.
My aunt is................................................a very good English teacher........................................
3) He cycles very slowly.
He is.......................................................a very slow cyclist........................................
4) He types carefully .
He is......................................................a very careful typist...........................................
5) These children are quick runners.
These children can......................................run quickly..................................
6) My father plays soccer very well.
My father is a..............................................very good soccer player..........................................
7) I drive very badly.
I am a........................................................very bad driver........................................
8) She sings very beautifully
She is a...................................................very beautiful singer..........................................
9) He works very hard.
He is..................................................a very hard worker......................................................
10)Tom swims very fast.
Tom is................................................a very fast swimmer...............................................

REWITE SENTENSES
I, Rewrite" Although/ Despite / In spite of "and " Because/ Because of"
1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of...............................................Tom's poverty, he studied very well.......................................................
2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
Because of................................................her sickness, Mary could not go to school.....................................................
3) Although the weather was bad , she went to school on time.
Despite .................................................the bad weather, she went to school on time.........................................................
4) My mother told me to go to school although i was sick.
In spite...............................................of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school.............................................................
5) Because there was a big storm . I stayed at home.
Because of....................................................the big storm, I stayed at home...................................................
6) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite....................................................his bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university.......................................................
7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
Despite....................................................her physical handicap, she has become a successful woman...........................................................
8) In spite of his god salary ,Tom gave up his job.
Although....................................................he had a good salary, Tom gave up his job.......................................................
9) Though he had not finished the paper , he went to sleep.
In spite of.......................................................not having finished the paper, he went to sleep.......................................................
10) In spite of the high prices , my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though.................................................the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies........................................................

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

Choose the best answer

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

Choose the best answer

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

1A

2C

3A

4D

5B

6D

7C

8A

9D

10A

11C

12B

13D

14B

15D

16D

17A

18C

19B

20D

1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well
2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
 Because of being sick,Mary couldn’t go to school
3) Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
=> Despite the bad weather,she went to school on time
4) My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
=> In spite of my sickness,my mother told me to go to school
5) Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
=> Because of a big storm, I stayed at home
6) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
 Despite Tom’s bad grade,he was admitted to the university
7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
=> Despite her physical handicap,she has become a successful woman
8) In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
=> Although Tom got a good salary, he gave up his job
9) Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
=> In spite of having not finished the paper,he went to sleep
10) In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
=> Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies

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