1. practicing English a lot,she can't speak fluently.

2. of the loud noise, I can't concentrate.

3. of the traffic jam, I go to school on time.

4. being sick, she can't go to school.

5. she has a bad mark, she is lazy.

6. of the bad mark, she is punished.

7. of being tires, he went out with us.

8.the bag is heavy, she carries it herself.

9. she was careless, she got good mark.

10. there was an accident, we went to work on time.

Rewrite the sentences by using "ALTHOUGH"
1.They are so poor but they are always neatly dressed
Although..they are so poor, they are always neatly dressed..
2.He often tells lies but many people believe him
Although..He often tells lies, many people believe him.
3.In spite of having a little money,i am happy
Although..i have a little money,i am happy..
4.In spite of the cold weather, the was not wearing a coat.
Although...the weather was cold, the was not wearing a coat..

Rewrite the sentences by using "ALTHOUGH"
1.They are so poor but they are always neatly dressed
Although they are so poor, they are always neatly dressed
2.He often tells lies but many people believe him
Although he often tells lies , many people believe him
3.In spite of having a little money,i am happy
Although I have a little money,i am happy
4.In spite of the cold weather, they were not wearing a coat.
Although the weather was cold , they were not wearing a coat.

Although + clause

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Rewrite the following sentences (5ms)

1. Because of the heavy traffic, I had to leave early.

=> Because the traffic was heavy, Ihas to leave early.

2. Someone has shown her how to do it.

=> She has been shown how to do it.

3. Although Lan took a taxi, she was late for the meeting.

=> In spite of taking a taxi, Lan was late for the meeting.

4. Despite the cold weather, Nam went swimming.

=> Although the weather was cold, Nam went swimming.

5. He couldn’t go to school because of his poverty.

=> Because he was poor, He couldn’t go to school.

1.although he has a very important job, he isn't parularly well-paid
=> in spite of his very important job, he isn’t parularly well-paid.
2. although I had never seen her before , I recognized her from a photograph
=> despite having never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph
3.she wasn't wearing the coat although it was quite cold
=> in spite of the cold, She wasn’t wearing the coat
4. I bought the dress though the dress is expensive
=> despite the fact that the dress is expensive,I bought the dress
5. although I didn't speak Chinese, I visited China
=> in spite of the fact that I didn't speak Chinese, I visited China
6.although the light was turning ,the room wasn't bring
=> despite the fact that the light was turning, the room wasn't bring
7. I didn't recognize her although I'd met her twice before
=> in spite of having met her twice before, I didn’t recognize her
8. we're not very good friends although we're known each other a long time
=> despite having known each other for a long time, We’re not very good friends
9. although Minh was still , he still came to the meeting
=> in spite of Minh's illness, he still came to the meeting
10. although he promised that he wouldn't be late, he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock
=> despite his promise not to be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.
 

1. In spite of having a very important job, he isn't particularly well-paid.

2. Despite having never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.

3. In spite of the cold weather, she wasn't wearing the coat.

4. Despite not liking them very much, we thought we'd better invite them to the party.

5. In spite of not speaking the language, I managed to make myself understand.

6. Despite the heat, the room wasn't warm.

7. In spite of having met her twice before, I didn't recognize her.

8. Despite having known each other for a long time, we're not very good friends.

9. In spite of being ill, Minh still came to the meeting.

10. Despite promising that he wouldn't be late, he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock.

1. In spite of having a very important job, he isn't particularly well-paid. 2. Despite having never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph. 3. In spite of the cold weather, she wasn't wearing the coat. 4. Despite not liking them very much, we thought we'd better invite them to the party. 5. In spite of not speaking the language, I managed to make myself understand. 6. Despite the heat, the room wasn't warm. 7. In spite of having met her twice before, I didn't recognize her. 8. Despite having known each other for a long time, we're not very good friends. 9. In spite of being ill, Minh still came to the meeting. 10. Despite promising that he wouldn't be late, he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock.

Rewrite these sentences

1)The traffic jam made them come to the meeting late

=>B/c. of the traffic jam ,they came to the meeting late..............

2)B/c of the heavy rain,the traffic jam became more serious

=>B/c the rain was heavy, the traffic jam became more serious .........

3)Although he has a very important job,he isn't particularly well-paid

=>In spite of having a very important job,he isn't particularly well-paid.............

4)Although I has never seen her before,I recognized her from a photograph

=>Despite having never seen her before, l recognized her from a photograph ................

5)She wasn't wearing the coat although it was quiet cold

=>In spite of being quite cold,she wasn't wearing the coat...........

6)We thought we'd better invite them to the party although we don't like them very much

=>Despite not liking them very much, we thought we'd better invite them to the party .................

7)Although I didn't speak the language,I managed to make myself understand

=>In spite of not speaking the language, l managed to make myself understand ...........

8)Although the heat was on,the room wasn't warm

=>Despite being on,the room wasn't warm......

9)I didn't recognize her although I 'd met her twice before

=>In spite of having met her twice before, l didn't recognize her..............

10)Mr.Harris often misses the bus b/c his hours are irregular

=>B/c of ......

11)We're not very good friends although we 've known each other a long time

=>Despite having known each other a long time, we're not very good friends

12)Although Miinh was ill,he still came to the meeting

=>In spite of.being ill,Minh still came to the meeting ...........

1. Although he has a very important job, he isn't parularly well -paid

=> In spite of having a very important job, he isn't parularly well -paid.

2. She wasn't wearing the coat although the weather was cold

=> In spite of the cold weather, She wasn't wearing the coat.

3.We've known each other a long time, but we're not very good friends

=> Although We've known each other a long time, we're not very good friends.

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

=> Minh was ill.However he still came to the meeting.

5.Although the salary was low, he accepted the job

=> Despite the low salary, he accepted the job.

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

=> Although the weather was bad, they went out for dinner.

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

=>Although he is old, he still leads an active life.

1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t parularly well-paid.(In spite of) .

\(\Rightarrow\) In spite of his very important job, he isn’t parularly well-paid.

2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph (Despite)

\(\Rightarrow\)Despite having never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph

3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold. .

\(\Rightarrow\)In spite of the cold, She wasn’t wearing the coat

4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t them very much. (Despite)

\(\Rightarrow\)Despite not liking them very much, We thought we’d better invite them to the party

5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.(In spite of)

\(\Rightarrow\)In spite of not speaking the language, I managed to make myself understand.

6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm. (Despite)

\(\Rightarrow\)Despite the heat, the room wasn’t warm.

7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.(In spite of)

\(\Rightarrow\)In spite of having met hẻ twice before, I didn’t recognize her

8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other for a long time

\(\Rightarrow\)Despite having known each other for a long time, We’re not very good friends

9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting. (In spite of)
\(\Rightarrow\)In spite of Minh's illness, he still came to the meeting

10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock. (Despite)

\(\Rightarrow\)Despite promising that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.

11. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.(Despite)

=>Despite the low salary, he accepted the job.

12. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.(Though)

\(\Rightarrow\)Though they quarrel each other, they remain the best of friends.

13. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.(Although)

\(\Rightarrow\).Although the weather was bad, they went out for dinner

14. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.(Even though)

\(\Rightarrow\)Even though he is old, he still leads an active life.

15. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam. (Though)

\(\Rightarrow\)Though he worked hard, Ba he failed his exam.

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

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Bài tập thực hành chuyển đổi because / because of / although / in spite of / despite …

1. Although she was ill, she went to school.

- In spite of her illness, she went to school.

2. He didn’t come because he was sick.

- He didn’t come because of his sickness.

3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

- Despite her hunger/ being hungry, she didn’t eat much.

4. The train was late because the fog was thick.

- Because of the thick fog, the train was late.

5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.

- In spite of the low salary, I accepted the job.

6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.

- Because of the bad weather, the plane couldn't take off.

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

- Because of her mother's sickness, she stayed at home.

8. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.

- Despite his family's poverty, he didn't leave school.

9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.

- Because of his good conduct, all the teachers love him.

10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.

- Despite the fog, the flight was not delayed.

11. We couldn’t study because it was noisy.

- Because of the noise, we couldn't study.

12. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.

- In spite of the cold weather/the coldness, I went swimming.

13. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.

- Despite the traffic jam, these students didn’t arrive late.

14. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.

- Because of the noise, Mary can’t sleep.

15. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.

- In spite of working very hard, she didn’t get ill.

16. His wife usually gives him a list because he often forgets things.

- Because of forgetting things, his wife usually gives him a list.

17. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.

- Despite having much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.

18. Though Kid has failed so often, he has never been disappointed.

- Despite having failed so often, he has never been disappointed.

19. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.

- In spite of not having eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.

20. He ate all the fruits though they were green.

- He ate all the fruits despite being green.

21. He left school because his life was hard.

- Because of his hard life, he left school.

22. Although he hadn’t finished the paper, he went to sleep.

- Despite not having finished the paper, he went to sleep.

23. He is dismissed because of being late for work often.

- Because he is late for work often, he is dismissed.

24. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.

- Because he drove too fast, he caused a serious accident.

25. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.

- In spite of the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.

26. Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.

- Because of getting up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.

27. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.

- In spite of his strength, I’m not afraid of him.

28. My neighbor couldn’t return home because of losing all of his money.

- Because my neighbour lost all of his money, he couldn’t return home.

29. He carried the bed onto the roof of his house because of the hot weather.

- Because the weather was hot, he carried the bed onto the roof of his house.

30. I can sleep although it is hot.

- In spite of the heat, I can sleep.

Good luck!