Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

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 critics.

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

Rewrite the sentences using the words in the brackets:

1. I couldn't sleep althoung I was tired (DESPITE)

2. Although he has got an English name. he is in fact German (DESPITE)

3. In spite of her injured foot, she managed to walk to the village (ALTHOUGH)

4. I decided to accept the job althoung the salary was low (HOWEVER)

5. We lost the match althoung we were the better team (NONETHLESS)

6. In spite of not having eaten for 24 hours, I don't feel hungry (EVEN THOUGH)

7. Although she was tired, she went to work (HOWEVER)

8. They went out for a walk, even though the weathe was bad (DESPITE)

9. She managed to write in spite of her injured hand (ALTHOUGH)

10. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean (EVEN THOUGH)

11. Linda went on working in spite of the fact that she was so tired (ALTHOUGH)

12. Though she is so nice, I don't quite like her (HOWEVER)

13. I didn't like the film. However everybody else seemed to enjoy it (THOUGH)

14. We managed to do the business though he was absent (DESPITE)

15. He always looks so lonely and sad despite his popularity (NONETHELESS)

1. Although she performed well, she didn't receive good comments from critics

-> Despite her ..........................................

2. Is your scooter white, Peter?

-> Is the....................................

3. In spite of her intelligent, she cannot answer the questions

-> Although .....................................

4. Despite of her English name, she is in fact a Vietnamese

-> Although ................................

5. My father ............................ the bus to work everyday, but I cycle

A. catches B. drives C. goes D. runs

6. ............................. the story of the film was good, I didn't like the acting

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

7. They ............. that we have gone without telling them

A. thought B. are thinking C. will be thinking D. think

8. A. naked B. cooked C. booked D. walked (chọn cách phát âm)

9. These students rarely go to school on time, ...............................?

10. There was nobody at the meeting when you came,...................?

11. That must be a stunning view,............................?

12. I am the best thing that ever happened to you,............................?

13. Let us use the telephone, ..................................?

14. Let me help you do it,...............................?

15. I'm not that bad at Literature,........................?

16. Everyone has your feathers, ..........................?

17. No in this room is able to get an A+, .........................?

18. One can't live without water,..........................?

19. Go out with me,............................?

20. Don't take it,........................?

21. I wish to study English,.....................?

22. They must study hard,......................?

23. You mustn't come late,.........................?

24. He must be a very intelligent student,......................?

25. You must have stolen my bike,..........................?

41. He couldn’t sleep although he was very tired. (in spite of)

à ………………………………………………………………………………….

42. Although he’s got a Vietnamese name, he’s in fact a Cambodian. (despite)

à ………………………………………………………………………………….

43. In spite of her injured feet, she managed to get home before dark. (although)

à ………………………………………………………………………………….

44. In spite of not having eaten for three days, he didn’t feel hungry. (even though)

à ………………………………………………………………………………….

45. He decided to get the job although the salary was low. (in spite of)

à ………………………………………………………………………………….

46. They lost the match, although they were a better team. (despite)

à ………………………………………………………………………………….

47. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough. (because of)

à ………………………………………………………………………………….

48. She stayed at home because of her mother’s sickness. (because)

à ………………………………………………………………………………….

49. Although Mr. David is rich, he couldn’t afford to buy such a villa. (in spite of)

à ………………………………………………………………………………….

50. Despite my like for black coffee, I cannot drink it in the evening. (although)

à ………………………………………………………………………………….

II. TRẮC NGHIỆM CÂU

1. 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

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

c. Despite of the heavy rain d. Though it rained

3. 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

4.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

5. 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.

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

A. Despite her sick mother, she stayed at home.

B. Because of her sick mother , she stayed at home.

C. In spite of her sick mother, she stayed at home.

D. A & C are correct.

7. Although he took a taxi, Bill 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 in time.

8. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.

A. Although William suffers from a bad cold, he went to school.

B. Although William suffered from a bad cold, he went to school.

C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold.

D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.

9. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.

A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm. B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.

C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm. D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.

10. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

A. Despite he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

C. In spite of trying hard, he didn’t succeed.

D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.

12. John is fat because he eats so many chips.

A.John is fat because of the fact that he eats so many chips.

B.John is fat because of eating so many chips.

C. John is fat because of not eating so many chips.

D. A & B are correct.

Viết lại câu:

4. Although he felt tired, he stayed up to keep us company.
Despite
5. They didn’t have much time, however they came to visit us.
In spite of
6. He is too old, but he still does his gymnastics every morning.
a. Although
b. Despite
7. Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them because they are trendy.
In spite of
8. Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job.
In spite of
9. I didn’t like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same.
a. Although
b. In spite of
10. I told her all the truth. However she didn’t believe me.
a) Although
b) In spite of
11. They didn’t play well, but they won the game.
a) Although
b) Despite
12. They felt very cold but they didn’t turn on the heater.
Despite
13. Bill had a terrible headache. However he kept working.
a) Although
b) In spite of
14. He has all the necessary books but he doesn’t use them to study.
Despite
15. She works very hard but she doesn’t deserve a raise.
a) Although
b) In spite of
16. She is not prepared for the test, but she has to do it.
Despite
17. She was ill but she had to go to school.
Although
18. It was a nice sunny but there was nobody at the beach.
a) Although
b) Is spite of
19. He arrived later but he finished work earlier than the others.
Although
20. The new waitress seems honest and diligent. However the boss doesn’t like her.
a) Although
b) 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…………………………………………………………