We decided not to go out for meal _________ we were too tired.
A. but
B. because
C. so
D. and
I. Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1.We decided not to go out for meal _________ we were too tired.
A but B. because C. so D. and
2.My shoes are dirty. I’d better take them ________before I come in.
A. aways B. up C. on D. off
3.If you want to save money, you should ________he amount of water your family uses.
A. increase B. reduce C. adapt D. repair
4.Who is going to __________ your children when you’re at work?
A. look for B. look up C. look after D. look out
5.Mary’s eyes are weak, __________, she has to wear glasses.
A. but B. however C. and D. therefore
6.If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest _________ the manufacturer directly.
A. contact B. contacting C. to contact D. be contacted
7.Our energy will soon come to an end if we don’t__________ it.
A. use B. save C. spend D. take
8.The children like to put ___________- nice clothes when they go out.
A. in B. off C. into D. on
9.I like bananas, __________my brother doesn’t.
A. because B. but C. and D. even though
10.Please turn __________ the gas. I want to cook my lunch.
A. over B. on C. in D. over
1.We decided not to go out for meal _________ we were too tired.
A but B. because C. so D. and
2.My shoes are dirty. I’d better take them ________before I come in.
A. aways B. up C. on D. off
3.If you want to save money, you should ________he amount of water your family uses.
A. increase B. reduce C. adapt D. repair
4.Who is going to __________ your children when you’re at work?
A. look for B. look up C. look after D. look out
5.Mary’s eyes are weak, __________, she has to wear glasses.
A. but B. however C. and D. therefore
6.If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest _________ the manufacturer directly.
A. contact B. contacting C. to contact D. be contacted
7.Our energy will soon come to an end if we don’t__________ it.
A. use B. save C. spend D. take
8.The children like to put ___________- nice clothes when they go out.
A. in B. off C. into D. on
9.I like bananas, __________my brother doesn’t.
A. because B. but C. and D. even though
10.Please turn __________ the gas. I want to cook my lunch.
A. over B. on C. in D. over
1. We decided not to go out for a meal_______ we were simply too tired.
a. but b. if c. because d. unless
2. Have you really go not money_______ the fact that you've had a part time job this term?
a. although b. in spite of c. because of d. in case
3. We've been thinking about nothing else_______ we bought our plane tickets.
a. until b. since c. so d. after
4. I'd go way somewhere_______ I could afford to.
a. if b. in case c. as d. but
5. Wicky and I will be off to France_______ this term is over
a. for b. as c. as soon as d. in spite of
6. We took lots of photos. We videoed the speeches_______
a. but also b. however c. as well d. in addition
7. We're going to buy a special ticket_______ we can go anywhere we like on the way.
a. as if b. since c. in order d. so that
8. I'm not sure a thank you letter is really necessary. _______, I can't be bothered to write one.
a. And b. or c. As d. Anyway
9. It was a terrible journey. _______, we got there safely in the end.
a. Still b. Besides c. Moreover d. If
10. It's a lovely day, isn't it? Yes, beautiful_______ have you seen John?
a. However b. by the way c. But d. nevertheless
We decided not to go out for meal ……………… we were too tired.
A. and
B. but
C. so
D. because
We decided not to go out for meal ……………… we were too tired.
A. and
B. but
C. so
D. because
10. He had an accident ____ he was careful.
A. even though B. because C. so D. since
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 1: Choose the correct answer. 1. I almost missed my flight A. although there was a long queue in the duty-free shop. C. despite D. because of they were too tired C. but D. if B. since 2. They decided not to go out for a meal A. so 3. She isn't tall B. because to play basketball. B. enough D. such other people think nice things about me. B. so as not to I need some money B. although his hard work, he could not finish the job. B. In spite of C. Because C so that D. as soon as 4. I want to be well-groomed A, in order to 5. I'm going to the bank A. because of D. despite 6 A. Despite of she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag. A. In order tlust BL. Although C. Because of 8. All people should join hand in protecting the environment better health. A. in order that B. when her poverty, she feels happy B. Because D. Because of 7. D). Since we can gain C because D. even though 9 A. Although 10. Tony went to work A. although D. In spite of he didn't feel very well. C despite B. because Exercise 5: Because/Because of/Although/Despite
1. We decided not to go out for a meal_______we were simply too tired.
a. but b. if c. because d. unless
2. Have you really go not money_______the fact that you've had a part time job this term?
a. although b. in spite of c. because of d. in case
3. We've been thinking about nothing else_______we bought our plane tickets.
a. until b. since c. so d. after
4. I'd go way somewhere_______I could afford to.
a. if b. in case c. as d. but
5. Wicky and I will be off to France________this term is over.
a. for b. as c. as soon as d. in spite of
6. We took lots of photo. We videoed the speeches________
a. but also b. however c. as well d. in addition
1. We decided not to go out for a meal_______we were simply too tired.
a. but b. if c. because d. unless
2. Have you really go not money_______the fact that you've had a part time job this term?
a. although b. in spite of c. because of d. in case
3. We've been thinking about nothing else_______we bought our plane tickets.
a. until b. since c. so d. after
4. I'd go way somewhere_______I could afford to.
a. if b. in case c. as d. but
5. Wicky and I will be off to France________this term is over.
a. for b. as c. as soon as d. in spite of
6. We took lots of photo. We videoed the speeches________
a. but also b. however c. as well d. in addition
Exercise 4: Complete the sentences with because/ because of.
1. I went home early I was feeling unwell.
2. We decided not to go out for a meal we were simply too tired.
3. I couldn’t get to sleep the noise.
4. He only accepted the job the salary, which was very high.
5. Sarah can’t climb up the tree her fear of heights.
6. his age, John was not hired he had the necessary qualifications.
7. Mary came to class late her motorbike had a puncture.
8. Sandy didn’t go to school yesterday she was sick.
9. She went to bed early her tiredness.
10. I couldn’t do the test it was too difficult.
Exercise 4: Complete the sentences with because/ because of.
1. I went home early because I was feeling unwell.
2. We decided not to go out for a meal because we were simply too tired.
3. I couldn’t get to sleep because of the noise.
4.He only accepted the job because of the salary, which was very high.
5.Sarah can’t climb up the tree because of her fear of heights.
6. Because of his age, John was not hired although he had the necessary qualifications.
7. Mary came to class late because her motorbike had a puncture.
8. Sandy didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick.
9. She went to bed early because of her tiredness.
10.I couldn’t do the test because it was too difficult.
Exercise 4: Complete the sentences with because/ because of.
1. I went home early because I was feeling unwell.
2. We decided not to go out for a meal because we were simply too tired.
3. I couldn’t get to sleep because of the noise.
4. He only accepted the job because of the salary, which was very high.
5. Sarah can’t climb up the tree because of her fear of heights.
6. Because of his age, John was not hired although he had the necessary qualifications.
7. Mary came to class late because her motorbike had a puncture.
8. Sandy didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick.
9. She went to bed early because of her tiredness.
10. I couldn’t do the test because it was too difficult.
Put in these word: although, because, but, if, in case, in order to, in spite of, so, so that, unless.
1) Olivia booked a babysitter _______ she could go out for the evening.
2) _______ it was late, Nick didn't seem in a hurry to leave.
3) They put video cameras in shops _______ stop people stealing things.
4) We decided not to go out for a meal _______ we were simply too tired.
5) Our room was very small, ________ we didn't really mind.
6) _______ you're ready, we can start now.
7) No one was watching the television, _______ I switched it off.
8) You can't drive a car ______ you've got a licence.
9) ______ having absolutely no talent, Guy became a popular TV personality and chat show host.
10) I think my answers are right, but can I just check them with yours _________ I've made a mistake?