1. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health. even 

……………………. to smoke, he seems to be in good health.  

2. I couldn't sleep. I was tired. spite 

I couldn’t sleep ……………………………….………. 

3. Trevor didn't notice the sign. It was right in front of him. although

 Trevor didn't notice the sign …………………..…….……right in front of him. 

4. Matthew doesn't know any French. It was one of his school subjects. was 

Matthew doesn't know any French ……………………. one of his school subjects 

5. Henry's friend is a millionaire. He hates spending money. despite 

……………………. a millionaire, Henry's friend hates spending money. 

6. We couldn't get tickets. We queued for an hour. of 

We couldn't get tickets ……………………. queuing for an hour. 

7. The boy was only 10 years old. He established an athletic programme for children with special  needs. young 

…………………….age, the boy established an athletic programme for children with special  needs. 

8. There is always conflict between parents and children. However, they still should talk and  share things with each other. there 

……………………. always conflict between parents and children, they still should talk and  share things with each other.  

9. Nick didn’t pay attention to the teacher. He managed to understand the lesson. though 

……………………. pay attention to the teacher, he managed to understand the lesson.

10. He was very tired. However, he agreed to help me with my work. being

……………………. very tired, he agreed to help me with my work.  

Rewrite the following sentences, using the words at the end of each sentence

1: I couldn't sleep. I was tired. (despite)

2: He liked the sweater. He decided not to buy it. (though)

3: I didn't get the job. I had all the necessary qualifications. (in spite of)

4: Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health. (although)

5: I had turned on the air conditioner. It was still hot in the room. (evev though)

6: I felt bored because of the boring film.(made)

7: we found the film interesting. (were)

8: No one liked the story.(everyone)

9: The service at the cinema made us annoyed. (we)

Bài 1: Nối các cặp câu sau đây sử dụng although,thought, eventhough

1. Lion dancing is very popular in VietNam. My friend Anny does not enjoy it.

2. Bod always walks to work. He is living in the city 

3. My house is near the beach. I rarely go swimming

4. My brother is working in HaNoi. He comes home on every public holiday.

5. Paul is an Australian, he enjoys VietNamese New Year

6. Most children go to see the fire work show, Linh and Mai stay home watching TV

7. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health

8. I couldn't sleep. I was tired.

9. We couldn't get tickets. We queued for an hour 

Combine these sentences using: though, although, even though. 

1. Lion dancing is very popular in Viet Nam. My friend Anny does not enjoy it.

2. Bob always walks to work. He is living in the city.

3. My house is near the beach. I rarely go swimming.

4. My brother is working in Ha Noi. He comes home on every public holiday.

5. Paul is an Australian, he enjoys Vietnamese New year.

6. Most children go to see the fireworks show, Linh and Mai stay home watching TV.

7. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health.

8. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired.

9. Henry’s friend is a millionaire. He hates spending money.

10. We couldn’t get tickets. We queued for an hour.

Make one sentence from two . Use the word(s) in backet in your sentences

1. We live in the same street . We hardly ever sê each other . ( DESPITE )

2. My foot was injured . I managed to walk to the nearest village . ( ALTHOUGH )

3. They have very little money . They are happing . ( IN SPITE OF )

4. I got very get in the rain . I had an rubrella . ( EVEN THOUGH )

5. I couldn't sleep . I was tired . ( DESPITE )

6. He like the sweater . He decided not to buy it . ( THOUGH )

7. I đin't get the joy . I had all the necessary qualifications . ( IN SPITE OF )

8. Nick use to smoke . He seems to be in good health . ( ALTHOUGH )

9. I had turned on the air conditioner . It was still hot in the room . ( EVEN THOUGH )

10. Laura wants to fly . She feels fraid . (IN SPITE OF THE FACT )

11. Trevor didn't notice the sign . It was right in front of him . ( EVEN THOUGH ) 

12. I'm no better . I've taken the pills . ( DESPITE THE FACT )

13. Matthew doesn't know any French . It was one of his school subject . ( THOUGH )

14. Henry's friend is a millionaire . He hate spending money .( DESPITE )

15. We couldn't get tickets . We queued for an hour . ( IN SPITE OF )

16. I'd met her twice before . I didn't recognize her . ( ALTHOUGH )

17. Laura felt unwell . She went on working . ( IN SPITE OF HIS )

18. I told the absolute truth . no one would believe me . ( EVEN THOUGH )

19. The good were never delivered . We had received the promise . ( DESPITE )

Combine these sentences using: however/ nevertheless

1.Lion dancing very popular in Viet Nam. My friend Anny does not enjoy it.

2/ Bob live far from the school. He always walk to work 

3/ My house is near the beach. I rarely go swimming

4.My brother is working in Ha Noi. He comes home on cery public holiday

5. Paul is an Australian. He enjoys Vietnamese New year

6. Most children fo to sees the firework show. Linh and Mai stay home watching TV

7. Nick used to smoke. He seemed to be in good health

8. I was very tired. I couldn't sleep.

9.Henry's friends is a millionaire. He hates spending money

10. We queued for an hour. We couldn't get tickets

Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets

1.Mary came to class late. he motorbike had a puncture. (because)

2. Nicks used to smoke. he seems to be in good heath. (although)

3. our team won by a large margin. no one thought we would win the championship.(but)

4 I could not see his face clearly. he was standing in the shadow. (so)

5.We couldn't get tickets. we queued for an hour. (in spite of)

6.the man spoke very slowly. he wanted me to understand wh he said. (so that)

7 she earned her living by selling newspaper. she got a B.A. degree. (even though)

8. our flight was delay. we decided to take a long walk around the terminal. (since0

9. i enjoyed th film . the story was silly. (in spite of)

10 we live in the same street. we hardly ever see each orther. (despite)

11 my foot was injured . i managed to walk to the nearest village (although)

.12 they have very litter money. they are happy. (in spite of)

13 i got vry wet in the rain i had an umbrella (even though)

14 i couldn't sleep . i was tired (despite)

15 he liked th sweater. he decided not to buy it (though)

IV. Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets.

1. Mary came to class late. Her motorbike had a puncture. (because)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good heath. (although)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Our team won by a large margin. No one thought we would win the championship. (but)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. I could not see his face clearly. He was standing in the shadow. (so)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. We couldn’t get tickets. We queued for an hour. (in spite of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6. The man spoke very slowly. He wanted me to understand what he said. (so that)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

7. She earned her living by selling newspaper. She got a B.A. degree. (even though)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

8. Our flight was delay. We decided to take a long walk around the terminal. (since)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

9. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly. (in spite of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

10. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. (despite)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

11. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (although)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

12. They have very little money. They are happy. (in spite of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

13. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella. (even though)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

14. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired. (despite)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

15. He liked the sweater. He decided not to buy it. (though)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

16. I didn’t get the job. I had all the necessary qualifications. (on spite of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

17. I had turn on the air conditioner. It was still hot in the room. (even though)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

18. Laura wants to fly. She feels afraid. ( in spite of the fact that)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

19. Trevor didn’t notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (even though)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

20. I’m no better. I’ve taken the pills. (despite the fact)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

21. Matthew doesn’t know any French. It was one of his school subjects. (though)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

22. Henry’s friend is a millionaire. He hates spending money. (despite)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

23. I’d met her twice before. I didn’t recognize her. (although)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

24. Laura felt unwell. She went on working. (in spite of this)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

25. I told the absolute truth. No one would believe me. (even though)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

26. The good were never delivered. We had received the promise. (despite)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

27. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. (in spite of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

28. We understand him in spite of his strong accent. (although)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

29. Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled. (despite)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

30. Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job. (though)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

31. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. (although)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

32. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. (despite)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

33. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (although)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

34. Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (despite)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

35. In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (although)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

36. My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. (despite)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

37. In spite of headache, he enjoyed the film. (although)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

38. My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying. (in spite of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

39. He isn’t happy although he is very rich. (despite)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

40. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. (despite )

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

41. Although he often tells lies, many people believe him. (despite)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

42. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. (because of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

43. She went to bed early because she felt tired . (because of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

44. Margaret stayed at home because her mother was sick. (because of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

45. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult. (because of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

46. I couldn’t read the letter because it was dark. (because of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

47. I can’t study because it is noisy. (because of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

48. The train come late because it was foggy. (because of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

49. The train was late because the fog was thick. (because of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

50. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot. (because of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

51. All the teacher love him because his conduct is good . (because of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

52. Because there was a traffic accident, I went to school late. (because of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

53. Because there is a shortage of meet, we had to live on beans. (because of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

54. Because there was a lack of water, many trees died rapidly. (because of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

55. Because it was sunny, we decided to go camping. (because of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

56. She walked slowly because her leg was injured. (because of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

57. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry . (despite)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

58. He couldn’t solve the problem though he is good at math.  (despite)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

59. Although it got dark, they continued to work. (in spite of)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

60. cars cause pollution but people still want them. (although)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….