Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
___________it was late, we decided to take a taxi home.
A. Because
B. Since
C. Because of
D. Although
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BÀI TẬP ÔN TẬP: BECAUSE, BECAUSE 0F; ALTHOUGH, IN SPITE OF (DESPITE)
1. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.
A. so B. although C. because D. though
2. The boy can’t reach the shelf ____ he’s not tall enough.
A. because B. although C. even though D. and
3. ____ it rained, the boys played football.
A. Even B. Even though C. However D. In spite of
4. _______ the traffic, I arrived on time.
A. Though B. Although C. Even though D. In spite of
5. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so D. but
6. ______ it was late, I decided to phone Brian.
A. Despite B. However C. In spite of D. Though
7. ______ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
A. Although B. Because C. As D. If
8. ______ 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
9. He was offered the job ______ he had no experience.
A. even though B. despite C. while D. however
10. 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
11. _____her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.
A. Although B. Despite C. though D. In spite
12. She went to bed early _______she felt tired.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
13. I couldn’t read the letter _______ the darkness.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because
14. The boys were punished ___________ he made many mistakes.
A. in spite of B. because C. even though D. as if
15. 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
16. 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
17. Hong didn’t participate in the English contest_________ her lack of confidence.
A. because B. because of C. since D. despite
18. He hid that letter in a draw _________ no one could read it.
A. so that B. although C. in spite of D. because
19. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
20. In spite _____ , the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
21. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
22. ______ , he walked to the station .
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
23. The children slept well, despite _____
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
24. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone. B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
C. Though she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone. D. Though she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
25. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door.
A. Although I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door. B. Although I tried very hard, I could open the door.
C. In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door. D. I couldn't open the door, even though trying very hard.
26. 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
27. 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
28. 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.
Exercise 1: Choose the correct answers.
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. Jill and Jolly were happy it was their both birthday party that day.
A. because B. even though C. spite of D. Despite
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. We all feel sad the bad news
A. because B. because of C. though D. despite
8. John lost his job his laziness.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
9. 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
10. Nam was absent from class yesterday he felt sick.
A. so B. because C. although D. but
Exercise 2: Choose the correct answers.
1. The boy can’t reach the shelf he’s not tall enough.
A. because B. although C. even though D. and
2. She couldn’t unlock it she had the wrong key.
A. while B. but C. though D. because
3. Nam failed the final exam he was lazy.
A. while B. though C. because D. but
4. We watched TV the whole evening we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so D. but
5. We didn’t go for a walk it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
6. They decided not to go out for a meal they were too tired.
A. so B. because C. but D. if
7. I’m learning English I want to get a better job.
A. or B. because C. therefore D. but
8. Last night we came to the show late the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
9. Lan couldn’t pass the exam she is too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
10. his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
Exercise 3: Complete the sentences with because/ because of.
1. We delayed our trip the bad weather.
2. Sue’s eyes were red she had been crying.
3. My mother is always complaining the untidiness of my room.
4. The water in most river is unsafe to drink it’s polluted.
5. The trees were bend over the wind.
6. You can’t enter this secure areas you don’t have an official permit.
7. It’s unsafe to travel in that country the ongoing civil war.
8. Several people in the crowd became ill and fainted the extreme heat.
9. Mark didn’t go to work yesterday he didn’t feel well.
10. We couldn’t get into the disco the enormous crowd.
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 5: Rewrite the sentences, using because/because of
1. He didn’t come because of his sickness.
2. The train was late because the fog was thick.
3. The plane couldn’t take off because of the bad weather.
4. He left the school because his family was poor.
5. We couldn’t study because of the noise.
6. I didn’t go swimming because it was cold.
7. These students arrive late because of the bad traffic.
8. Mary can’t sleep because she has drunk a cup of strong coffee.
9. Because of getting up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
Exercise 1: Choose the correct answers.
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. Jill and Jolly were happy it was their both birthday party that day.
A. because B. even though C. spite of D. Despite
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. We all feel sad the bad news
A. because B. because of C. though D. despite
8. John lost his job his laziness.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
9. 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
10. Nam was absent from class yesterday he felt sick.
A. so B. because C. although D. but
Exercise 2: Choose the correct answers.
1. The boy can’t reach the shelf he’s not tall enough.
A. because B. although C. even though D. and
2. She couldn’t unlock it she had the wrong key.
A. while B. but C. though D. because
3. Nam failed the final exam he was lazy.
A. while B. though C. because D. but
4. We watched TV the whole evening we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so D. but
5. We didn’t go for a walk it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
6. They decided not to go out for a meal they were too tired.
A. so B. because C. but D. if
7. I’m learning English I want to get a better job.
A. or B. because C. therefore D. but
8. Last night we came to the show late the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
9. Lan couldn’t pass the exam she is too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
10. his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
Exercise 3: Complete the sentences with because/ because of.
1. We delayed our trip BECAUSE OF the bad weather.
2. Sue’s eyes were red BECAUSE she had been crying.
3. My mother is always complaining BECAUSE OF the untidiness of my room.
4. The water in most river is unsafe to drink BECAUSE it’s polluted.
5. The trees were bend over BECAUSE OF the wind.
6. You can’t enter this secure areas BECAUSE you don’t have an official permit.
7. It’s unsafe to travel in that country BECAUSE OF the ongoing civil war.
8. Several people in the crowd became ill and fainted BECAUSE OF the extreme heat.
9. Mark didn’t go to work yesterday BECAUSE he didn’t feel well.
10. We couldn’t get into the disco BECAUSE OF the enormous crowd.
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 5: Rewrite the sentences, using because/because of
1. He didn’t come because of his sickness.
BECAUSE HE WAS SICK, He didn’t come
2. The train was late because the fog was thick.
BECAUSE OF THE THICK FOG, The train was late
3. The plane couldn’t take off because of the bad weather.
BECAUSE THE WEATHER WAS BAD, The plane couldn’t take off
4. He left the school because his family was poor.
BECAUSE OF HIS FAMILY'S POVERTY,The plane couldn’t take off
5. We couldn’t study because of the noise.
BECAUSE IT WAS TOO NOISE, We couldn’t study
6. I didn’t go swimming because it was cold.
BECAUSE OF THE COLD, I didn’t go swimming
7. These students arrive late because of the bad traffic.
BECAUSE THE TRAFFIC WAS BAD, These students arrive late
8. Mary can’t sleep because she has drunk a cup of strong coffee.
BECAUSE OF DRINKING A CUP OF STRONG COFFEE, MARY CAN'T SLEEP
9. Because of getting up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
BECAUSE HE GOT UP EARLY, he wasn’t late for the first train.
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
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
Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.
4, Last night we came to the show late _____ the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
5, Lan couldn't pass the exam _____ she was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
6, _____ his broken leg, he didn't come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
7, _____ there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. though
8, _____ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9, _____ Houdson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are
Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.
4, Last night we came to the show late _____ the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
5, Lan couldn't pass the exam _____ she was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
6, _____ his broken leg, he didn't come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
7, _____ there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. though
8, _____ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9, _____ Houdson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
Last Sunday we wanted to go skiing, but we couldn’t because in the mountains there was a __________.
A. earthquake
B. drought
C. flood
D. snowstorm
Đáp án: D
Giải thích: snowstorm: bão tuyết
Dịch: Chủ nhật tuần trước chúng tôi muốn đi trượt tuyết, nhưng chẳng đi được vì trên núi đang có bão tuyết.
Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences 11. I think we should take up swimming.............it is suitable for your health condition. A. so B. because C. although D. but 12. My family enjoys...................because we can sell vegetables and flowers for money. A. garden B. gardening C. to garden D. gardened 13. Do you believe that eating................carrots helps you see at night? A. most B. the most C. much more D. less 14. We should play sports or do exercise in order to stay in ..................... A. fit B. health C. look D. shape 15. Don’t eat that type of fish, you may have a/an............................ A. energy B. allergy C. sick D. sore 16. I forgot to wear a sun hat today and I got a.................... A. backche B. headache C. stomachache D. earache 17. Watching too much television is not good..................your eyes. A. for B. at C. with D. to 18. I never watch ballet, and my sister doesn’t,................ A. either B. like that C. too D. so 19. How many ................of orange juice do you want? A. cartons B. bottle C. glass D. jar 20. The temple of literature..........by old trees and is contained many interesting things A. surround B. surrounded C. is surrounded D. was surrounded
11. I think we should take up swimming.............it is suitable for your health condition.
A. so B. because C. although D. but
12. My family enjoys...................because we can sell vegetables and flowers for money.
A. garden B. gardening C. to garden D. gardened
13. Do you believe that eating................carrots helps you see at night?
A. most B. the most C. much more D. less
14. We should play sports or do exercise in order to stay in .....................
A. fit B. health C. look D. shape
15. Don’t eat that type of fish, you may have a/an............................
A. energy B. allergy C. sick D. sore
16. I forgot to wear a sun hat today and I got a....................
A. backche B. headache C. stomachache D. earache
17. Watching too much television is not good..................your eyes.
A. for B. at C. with D. to
18. I never watch ballet, and my sister doesn’t,................
A. either B. like that C. too D. so
19. How many ................of orange juice do you want?
A. cartons B. bottle C. glass D. jar
20. The temple of literature..........by old trees and is contained many interesting things
A. surround B. surrounded C. is surrounded D. was surrounded
1. ______ it was late, I decided to phone Brian.
A. Despite B. However C. In spite of D. Though
2. The little boy was hungry ______ he ate nothing.
A. although B. so C. but D. and
3. ______ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
A. Although B. Because C. As D. If
4. ______ tomorrow is a public holiday; all the shops will be shut all day.
A. As B. Just as C. Although D. When
5. She came in _____ turned on the radio.
A. so B. and C. or D. but
6. We didn’t go for a walk _____ it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
7. ______ I tried to persuade her, I didn’t succeed.
A. Because B. So C. Although D. However
8. Lan woke up late _____ she didn’t have time for breakfast
A. so B. since C. as d. though
9. I like fish ____ I don’t like catching them myself.
A. or B. but C. so D. and
10. He had an accident __although__ he was careful.
1. ______ it was late, I decided to phone Brian.
A. Despite B. However C. In spite of D. Though
2. The little boy was hungry ______ he ate nothing.
A. although B. so C. but D. and
3. ______ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
A. Although B. Because C. As D. If
4. ______ tomorrow is a public holiday; all the shops will be shut all day.
A. As B. Just as C. Although D. When
5. She came in _____ turned on the radio.
A. so B. and C. or D. but
6. We didn’t go for a walk _____ it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
7. ______ I tried to persuade her, I didn’t succeed.
A. Because B. So C. Although D. However
8. Lan woke up late _____ she didn’t have time for breakfast
A. so B. since C. as d. though
9. I like fish ____ I don’t like catching them myself.
A. or B. but C. so D. and
10. He had an accident __because__ he was careful.
1. ______ it was late, I decided to phone Brian.
A. Despite B. However C. In spite of D. Though
2. The little boy was hungry ______ he ate nothing.
A. although B. so C. but D. and
3. ______ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
A. Although B. Because C. As D. If
4. ______ tomorrow is a public holiday; all the shops will be shut all day.
A. As B. Just as C. Although D. When
5. She came in _____ turned on the radio.
A. so B. and C. or D. but
6. We didn’t go for a walk _____ it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
7. ______ I tried to persuade her, I didn’t succeed.
A. Because B. So C. Although D. However
8. Lan woke up late _____ she didn’t have time for breakfast
A. so B. since C. as d. though
9. I like fish ____ I don’t like catching them myself.
A. or B. but C. so D. and
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentences
We decided ________ at home this afternoon.
A. staying
B. stayed
C. stay
D. to stay
Đáp án: D
Giải thích: decide to V: quyết định làm gì
Dịch: Chúng tôi quyết định ở nhà chiều nay.