Exercise 1: Chọn đáp án đúng nhất điền vào chỗ trống ở mỗi câu sau.

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. Tom wakes his parents up_______ playing the guitar very softly.
A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although

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. Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie.
A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of

8. _______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Because of D. Although

9. _______her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson. A. Although B. In spite of C. Because of D. Because

10. ______her poorness, she feels happy.
A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of

11. The sky was gray and cloudy. ________, we went to the beach.

A. Consequently B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. In spite of

12. I turned on the fan __________ the room was hot.

A. due to B. despite C. even though D. because

13. Sam and I will meet you at the restaurant tonight ________ we can find a baby-sitter.

A. although B. unless C. otherwise D. only if

14. Carol showed up for the meeting ________ I asked her not to be there.

A. even though B. despite C. provided that D. because

15. You must lend me the money for the trip. ________, I won’t be able to go.

A. Consequently B. Nevertheless C. Otherwise D. Although

16. The road will remain safe ________ the flood washes out the bridge.

A. as long as B. unless C. providing that D. since

17. The roles of men and women were not the same in ancient Greece. For example, men were both participants and spectators in the ancient Olympics. Women, ________ were forbidden to attend or participate.

A. nevertheless B. on the other hand

C. therefore D. otherwise

18. The windows were all left open. _____, the room was a real mess after the windstorm.

A. Nevertheless B. However C. Consequently D. Otherwise

19. It looks like they’re going to succeed ________ their present difficulties.

A. despite B. because of C. even though D. yet

20. ________ Marge is an honest person, I still wonder whether she’s telling the truth about the incident.

A. In spite of B. Since C. Though D. In the event that

21) Many people still believe him very much __________ he sometimes tell lies. A. because B. since C. although D. despite 22) They were walking on the street _________ there was an accident. A. when B. while C. because D. so that 23) __________ the darkness in the room, we couldn’t continue our studying. A. because of B. since C. although D. in spite of 24) Mary tries to study as hard as possible ___________ she can get the scholarhip to study

in England. A. in order to B. so that C. because D. because of 25) She stopped at the post office ___________ she could send the letter to her parents. A. although B. so as to C. in order that D. despite 26) He didn’t wear warm clothes __________________ the cold weather in winter. A. because B. although C. because of D. in spite of 27) What had you done ____________ I phoned you? A. as soon as B. by the time C. after D. while 28) Tom couldn’t get a job _____________ he couldn’t speak English well. A. because B. although C. because of D. in spite of 29) _____________ he knew the danger of smoking, he couldn’t give it up. A. Since B. Though C. Because of D. Despite 30) He knew the danger of smoking;______________, he couldn’t give it up. A. therefore B. but C. however D. although 31) ____________ their poverty in their family, they live happily together everyday. A. as B. though C. because D. despite 32) He didn’t drink beer _______________ he was really thirsty. A. in spite of B. even though C. because D. since 33) We will go without him ____________ he comes here on time. A. though B. unless C. Because D. If 34) Mike went to the bank ______________ he cashed his cheque. A. therefore B. so that C. however D. although 35) The students finish the test well _________________ its difficulties yesterday. A. therefore B. in spite of C. however D. although 36) She has driven a car _____________ she studied at the university. A. as soon as B. by the time C. after D. since 37) We started out on the trip ______________ the weather was extremely hot. A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although 38) We should wait for her __________ we had much time. A. though B. unless C. because D. if 39) ____________ we had much time, we shouldn’t wait for her A. Though B. Unless C. Because D. If 40) The food didn’t look appetizing;______________, many people liked enjoying it. A. therefore B. so that C. however D. although 41) It was already 6p.m, ______________ we closed our office and went home. A. therefore B. but C. however D. so 42) Ok! you can take Chemistry as your major.______________, you should remember that it is not easy to learn. A. Therefore B. But C. However D. Although 43) John succeeded in the exam ______________ his hard and methodical work. A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although 44) He didn’t stop his car ___________ the traffic light turned red. A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although 45) She didn’t join our programme _________________ she had to take a summer course at the college. A. so that B. because of C. because D. although 46) She wanted to go to bed early ________________ her bad tiredness. A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although 47) _________________ he had to take her mother to the hospital, he still attended our party yesterday. A. Because B. In spite of C. Because of D. Although 48) ______________ they had read these books, they went out. A. As soon as B. Before C. After D. Since

49) The students couldn’t do the test ______________ its complicated problems. A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. though 50) ______________ it got dark, they continued working. A. Because B. In spite of C. Because of D. Even though

viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi

1. a lot of people learn english because it is very important

because

2. tom is often punished because he is very lazy

because

3. although my friend doesn't have enough money, she wants to buy that new car

despite

4. everybody has a great regard for her although she is a poor

in spite of

5. she only accepted the job because her salary is high

because of

6. a lot of people learn english because it is very important

because of

7. we arrived late because the traffic is bad

because of

8. peter đin't go to school yesterday because he was sick

because of

9. although he is an excellent doctor, he can't cure lever cancer

despite

Bài tập 2: Chọn câu trả lời đúng nhất:

1. _______________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

               A. In spite                           B. In spite of                    C. Despite                    D. Although

2. _______________, he walked to the station.

               A. Despite being tired          B. Although to be tired     C. In spite being tired    D. Despite tired

3. She left him _______________ she still loved him.

               A. even if                            B. even though                C. in spite of                 D. despite

4. ________________ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

               A. Because                         B. Even though                C. In spite of                D. Despite of

5. _______________ they are twin brothers, they do not look like.

               A. Although                        B. Because of                   C. Because                   D. In spite of

6. Julie failed the exam _______________ of working very hard.

               A. despite                           B. in spite                        C. even if                     D. though

7. She walked home by herself _______________ she knew that it was dangerous.

               A. if                                    B. though                        C. because                   D. which

8. ______ they are brothers, they do not look like.

               A. Although                        B. Even                           C. Despite                     D. In spite of

         9. She left him ______ she still loved him.

               A. in spite                           B. even though                C. in spite of                 D. despite

         10. He refused to give up work, _________ he’s won a million pounds.

               A. despite                           B. however                      C. even though             D. as though

Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi

1. I couldn't do the test because it was difficult.

Because of.....

2. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train

In spite....

3. Although my friend doesn't have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.

Despite....

4. We arrived late because of the bad traffic

Because of.....

5. She didn't buy the house because the pricewas very high

Because of...

6. She only accepted the job because of the high salary

Because......

7. We couldn't sleep because the weather was hot.

Because of.....

8. I enjoyed the film although the story was

in spite of....

9. He didn't arrive until 9 o'clock although he promised that he wouldn't be late.

In spite of....

10. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work

In spite of....

11. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired

Because of........

11) Many people began to wearing jeans because they ưere cheap

Because of.......

12) Since he was careless, Tom lost the game

=> Because of...........

13) Although she behaves well, no one loves her

Despite....

14) Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year

=> Because....

15) Mary was worried because Tom was late

=> Because of...........

16) Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.

=> Because of.........

17) I came here because I want the English course.

=> Because of.........

18) I went to school although it was hot.

=> Despite.

19) Because the dust in the room, I can't go in.

20. She didn't go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.

help me

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.

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…………………………………………………………

1. Mary doesn’t go to school because she is ill
Because of ...........................................................................................................
2. Our guests arrived late because of the heavy rain
Because ...........................................................................................................
3. Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him
Because ...........................................................................................................
4. This boy is ignorant because he is lazy
Because of ...........................................................................................................
5. My friend was absent because of his illness
Because ...........................................................................................................
6. As he has behaved badly, he must be punished
Because of ...........................................................................................................
7. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job
In spite ...........................................................................................................
8. We went out in spite of the rain
Although ...........................................................................................................
9. Though he was poor, he wasn’t always unhappy
Despite ...........................................................................................................
10. The little boy crossed the street although the traffic was heavy
In spite of ...........................................................................................................
11. She decided to accept the job although the salary was low
Despite ...........................................................................................................
12. Although he had a bad cold, William still went to work
In spite ...........................................................................................................
13. Life is short, yet we still waste a lot of time
Though ...........................................................................................................
14. In spite of all my careful plans, a lot of things went wrong
Although ...........................................................................................................
15. In spite of his age, Mr. Bensons runs seven miles before breakfast
Although ...........................................................................................................
16. In spite of the bad weather, the pilot will bring the plane down safely
Though ...........................................................................................................
17. Cars cause pollution but people still want them
Although ...........................................................................................................
18. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car
In spite ...........................................................................................................
19. They got wet to the skin because of heavy rain
It rained ...........................................................................................................
20. Not having enough money, I didn’t buy the computer
Because I ...........................................................................................................
21. The joke was funny, but no one laughed
Although ...........................................................................................................
22. The café was crowded, but we found a table
Although ...........................................................................................................
23. Since he was careless, Tim lost his job
Because of ...........................................................................................................
24. She was seriously ill but she enjoyed life very much
Although ...........................................................................................................
25. He crashed his car although he drove carefully
Despite ...........................................................................................................
26. Although the weather was very hot, they continued playing football
In spite of ...........................................................................................................