Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.

1. Despite her dislikes for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. (although)

2. Mary will take a plane, even though she dislikes flying. (in spite of)

3. In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (although)

4. We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy. (despite)

5. Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children, (even though)

6. Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (in spite of)

7. Nancy told me the secret despite having promised not to do so. (though)

8. We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing although we know we will not win a prize. (even though)

9. In spite of the high price, my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday. (even though) 10. He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on a diet. (in spite of) 

 Rewrite the sentences starting with the given words.

1. He left school because his life was hard.  

=>Because of

2. John succeeded in his exam because of his hard and methodical work.  

=>Because

3. We didn’t want to go out because of the heavy rain.  

=>Because

4. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine. => Despite

5. In spite of the darkness, they continued to work.

 =>Though

6. We postponed our trip because the driving conditions were bad.

=> Because of

7. The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink because it is polluted.  

=>Because of

8. We all have received the best of everything because of our generous parents.  =>Because

1. .................... Pelly was tired, he went to bed.

A. Because B. Because of

2. He passed the exam .................... he had a good teacher.

A. Because B. Because of

3. We stayed in .................... the rain.

A. Because B. Because of

4. He was able to go to university .................... his aunt’s help.

A. Because B. Because of

5. The price of oranges is high .................... frost damage.

A. Because B. Because of

6. I went to see the play, .................... it had good reviews.

A. Because B. Because of

7. I enjoy the course .................... the professor is a good teacher.

A. Because B. Because of

8. We all felt tired .................... the hot weather.

A. Because B. Because of

9. I left home early, .................... I had to do several errands.

A. Because B. Because of

10. .................... their interest in comets, they decided to study astronomy.

A. Because B. Because of

 Fill in the blank space in each sentence with “and, but, so, or, because, therefore, however”.

1. Polly’s watch was broken .................... she borrowed mine.

2. My family went to Africa .................... we wanted to study the wild animals.

3. Melissa tried to read the book .................... she couldn’t understand it.

4. She isn’t English ...................., she speaks English perfectly.

5. They went to town .................... bought a lot of clothes.

6. The road was underwater. ...................., the police closed it to traffic.

7. I haven’t got a car .................... I’ve got a motorbike.

8. The air is polluted .................... there’s too much traffic.

9. Which color do you want - red, green, yellow .................... blue?

10. She’s working late next Friday .................... she can’t come to the party.

1. Tom wakes his parents up .................... playing the guitar very softly.

A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although

2. .................... she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.

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

3. I went to the club last Saturday .................... the heavy rain.

A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though

4. Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip.

A. Because of the rain

B. Though it is raining

C. Despite of the heavy rain

D. Though it rained

5. Although he is very old, he can walk to the station.

A. In spite of his old age B. Despite his old age C. Despite the fact that he is old D. All are correct

6. The boy can’t reach the shelf .................... he’s not tall enough.

A. because B. although C. even though D. and

7. Nam failed the final exam .................... he was lazy.

A. while B. though C. because D. but

8. We didn’t go for a walk .................... it was very cold.

A. though B. because C. but D. so

9. I’m learning English .................... I want to get a better job. 

A. or B. because C. therefore D. but

10. Lan couldn’t pass the exam .................... she is too lazy.

A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of

11. Many people believe him .................... he often tells a lie.

A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of

12. .................... her poverty, she feels happy.

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

13. In spite of his hard work, 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

14. Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well.

A. that he did not feel very well

B. despite of the fact not feeling well

C. because he did not feel very well

D. despite not feeling very well

15. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.

A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

16. She couldn’t unlock it .................... she had the wrong key.

A. while B. but C. though D. because

17. We watched TV the whole evening .................... we had nothing better to do.

A. because B. though C. so D. but

18. They decided not to go out for a meal .................... they were too tired.

A. so B. because C. but D. if

19. Last night we came to the show late .................... the traffic was terrible

A. although B. despite C. and D. because

20. .................... his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.

A. Because B. Because of C. Despite D. So 

1. The boys are playing games, .................... the girls are watching TV.

A. so B. nor C. and

2. I tried my best in the final test, ........ the result was not as good as I expected.

A. but B. so C. for

3. He lost the key, ............... he couldn’t get into the house.

A. yet B. or C. so

4. She loves comedies, ............. her husband is interested in action films.

A. for B. yet C. or

5. You must do well in the test, .................... you will not graduate.

A. so B. or C. for

6. Pop music is so popular, .......... the melody is simple and memorable.

A. for B. so C. and

7. I should practice more for the competition, ........... my health hasn’t been excellent recently.

A. and B. so C. but

8. You can go to the movies with me, ....... you can go to the concert alone.

A. and B. or C. so