Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite
2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy
A. but B. And C. or D. So
3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends
A. though B. since C. because of D. So that
4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. In spite of
5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.
A. because B. because ofC. Although D. so
6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. Despite D. though
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite ofC. Because ofD. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. Although D. A&B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. eventhoughD. All are correct
10. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.
A. Eventhough Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.
B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French.
C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.
D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris.
11. Mr Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.
A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr Ba was late for the meeting.
B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr Ba was late for the meeting.
C. Mr Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi.
D. Mr Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi
12. We camt to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy.
A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time.
B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.
C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.
D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time.
13. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.
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. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it.
14. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.
A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy the car she likes.
B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.
C. The car is too expensive for her to buy.
D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot.
15. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.
A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
C. Sue wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill.
D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.
16. Even though Trung had a bad cold, he went to the concert.
A. In spite of his bad cold, Trung went to the concert.
B. Trung had a bad cold because he went to the concert.
C. Trung went to the concert despite having a bad cold.
D. Trung had a bad cold. However, he went to the concert.
Exercise 2: Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in parentheses
1. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)
=> .....................................................................................................................................................
2. They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)
=> .....................................................................................................................................................
3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (although)
4. He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though)
=> .....................................................................................................................................................
5. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy. (even though)
=> .....................................................................................................................................................
6.The keyboard wasn’t working well. She tried to finish the letter (although)
=> .....................................................................................................................................................
7.The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)
=> .....................................................................................................................................................
8.I’m no better. I’ve taken the bill. (even though)
=> .....................................................................................................................................................
9. The traffic was bad. I arrived at the airport on time. (though)
=> .....................................................................................................................................................
10. I didn’t get the job. I had all necessary qualifications. (though)
=> .....................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences with the word given.
1. Although I was very tired, I didn’t sleep.
=> No matter .................................................................................................................................
2. Although I was hungry, I didn’t eat anything.
=> No matter ...............................................................................................................................
3. Although he felt unwell, he went on working.
=> No matter .............................................................................................................................
4. Although he was disappointed, he tried to smile.
=> No matter ..............................................................................................................................
5. He still goes to school although he isn’t fine.
=> No matter ...............................................................................................................................
6. He ate all the fruits although they were green.
=>No matter ..........................................................................................................................
7. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
=>No matter .............................................................................................................................
8. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark.
=>No matter .............................................................................................................................
9. Although they lived in poverty, they were always happy.
=> No matter ...................................................................................................................................
10. He got good jobs, he was not satisfied.
=> No matter what jobs........................................................................................................
11. You do any job, you should do it devotedly.
=> Whatever ........................................................................................................................
12. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
=> However.........................................................................................................................
13. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish.
=> Much...............................................................................................................................
14. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
=> No matter........................................................................................................................
16. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted.
=> Friendly...........................................................................................................................
17. I admit he’s clever, but I don’t think he’ll this problem.
=> Clever............................................................................................................................
18. She never comes to the office on time although she gets up so early.
=> No matter........................................................................................................................
19. He had enjoyed the lively company of his friends in Edinburgh. All the same, his work, he
felt, demanded solitude.
=> Much as..........................................................................................................................
20. Come and sit down, whoever you are.
=> It doesn’t matter..............................................................................................................
21. It doesn’t matter how hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis.
=> However.........................................................................................................................
22. No matter what he says, nobody believes him.
=> Whatever.........................................................................................................................
23. He always woke up early no matter how late he had gone to bed.
=> However.........................................................................................................................
24. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.
=> Busy................................................................................................................................
25. I couldn’t sleep though I was very tired.
=> Much .............................................................................................................................
26. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................
27. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
=> Though ........................................................................................................................
2 8. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.
=> Although ...........................................................................................................................
29. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though .......................................................................................................................
30. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.
=> Though ..............................................................................................................................
31. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.
=> Although .............................................................................................................................
32. Although they lost, the home team played very well.
=> Despite ..........................................................................................................................
33. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.
=>In spite of ...................................................................................................................................
34. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.
=> Despite ..................................................................................................................................
35. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.
=> Although .............................................................................................................................
36. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.
=> Even though ..........................................................................................................................
37. It was raining, but we went out.
=> Though ......................................................................................................................
38. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.
=> Even though ............................................................................................................................
39. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.
=> Though ...........................................................................................................................
40. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.
=> In spite of ...................................................................................................................................
41. I didn’t get the job even though I was extremely qualified.
=> Despite ..........................................................................................................................
42. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................
43. Tom will not pass the examination although he studies well.
=> In spite of ......................................................................................................................
44. He is still fat though he has been on a diet for 2 years.
=> In spite of .............................................................................................................................
45. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
=>In spite of ..............................................................................................................................
46. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this
machine.
=> Despite .................................................................................................................
47. We did the test well though it was difficult.
=>In spite of .........................................................................................................................
48. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................
49. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
=>In spite of ..................................................................................................................................
50. Though his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
=> Despite ..........................................................................................................................
51. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive in this city.
=>In spite of .............................................................................................................................
52. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.
=> Despite ................................................................................................................................
53. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.
=>In spite of .....................................................................................................................................
54. He studies very well though his life was hard at that time.
=> Despite ...........................................................................................................................
III. Combine each pair of sentences below, using the conjunction given in parentheses.
1. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (although)
……………………………………………………………………………..
2. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (no matter)
……………………………………………………………………………..
3. She can’t answer my question. She is very intelligent. (although)
……………………………………………………………………………..
4. She can’t answer my question. She is very intelligent. (no matter)
……………………………………………………………………………..
5. He does anything. He is always careful. (whatever)
……………………………………………………………………………..
6. He does anything. He always tries his best. (no matter)
……………………………………………………………………………..
7. She says anything. I don’t believe her. (whatever)
……………………………………………………………………………..
8. She says anything. I don’t believe her. (no matter)
……………………………………………………………………………..
9. He tried. He was not successful (no matter)
……………………………………………………………………………..
10. He tried. He was not successful. (although)
……………………………………………………………………………..
11. His life is hard. He is determined to study well. (although)
……………………………………………………………………………..
12. His life is hard. He is determined to study well. (no matter)
……………………………………………………………………………..
13. He was wise and experienced. He was taken in. (though)
……………………………………………………………………………..
14. He got good jobs. He was not satisfied. (no matter)
……………………………………………………………………………..
15. He got good jobs. He was not satisfied. (even though)
……………………………………………………………………………..
16. You do any job. You should do it devotedly. (whatever)
……………………………………………………………………………..
17. He lived anywhere. He always thought of his homeland. (no matter)
……………………………………………………………………………..
18. It was cold. He didn’t wear warm clothes. (no matter)
……………………………………………………………………………..
19. He often tells lies. Many people believe him. (although)
……………………………………………………………………………..
20. You return at any time. She waits for you. (no matter)
……………………………………………………………………………..
MỆNH ĐỀ CHỈ LÝ DO
CỤM TỪ CHỈ LÝ DO GỒM
BECAUSE OF
DUE TO + N/ PRONOUN/GERUND PHRASE, S + V
OWING TO
MỆNH ĐỀ TRẠNG NGỮ CHỈ LÝ DO: thường được nối với mệnh đề chính bằng các liên từ:
BECAUSE, SINCE, AS + S + V
NOTE: since và as thường đặt ở đầu câu
He came ten minutes late because he missed the first bus.
Since/ As he missed the first bus, he came ten minutes late.
She was worried because it started to rain.
Since
They didn’t take part in the trip because the weather was bad
As
EXERCISE: Combine each pair of sentences, using BECAUSE, SINCE, AS.
1. She saw the wanted man in a small coffee shop. She phoned the police. BECAUSE,
……………………………………………………………………………..
2. The teacher is sick. We’ll have no class tomorrow. SINCE
……………………………………………………………………………..
3. She walked slowly. Her leg was injured. BECAUSE,
……………………………………………………………………………..
4. Mary looks happy. She has just got good marks. AS
……………………………………………………………………………..
5. He came to the office 10 minutes late. He missed the first bus. AS
……………………………………………………………………………..
6. She coughed and sneezed. The doctor said she had to stay out of crowd. SINCE
……………………………………………………………………………..
7. It got dark. I couldn’t read the letter.
……………………………………………………………………………..
8. I didn’t come in time. There was a traffic jam.
……………………………………………………………………………..
9. He stayed at home yesterday. His mother was sick.
……………………………………………………………………………..
10. We didn’t want to go out. It rained heavily.
……………………………………………………………………………..
II/ Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
1. he is tired, he can’t work longer.
A. Because B. Even though C. Although D. Besides
2. it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because
3. it was late, we decided to take a taxi home.
A. Because B. Since C. Because of D. Although
4. you subtract 7 from 12, you will have 5.
A. Because B. If C. Though D. As
5. We couldn’t reach the house the road was flooded.
A. because B. because of C. if D. though
6. he has a headache, he has to take an aspirin.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
7. The flight had to be delayed the bad weather.
A. because B. Because of C. despite D. when
8. he comes to the theater with me, I shall go alone.
A. Because of B. Because C. Unless D. When
9. Take a map with you you lose your way.
A. so B. because C. although D. in case
10. rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games.
A. Even though B. Because C. Despite D. Because of
11. his illness, he had to cancel the appointment.
A. However B. Despite C. If D. Because of
12. Minh had a terrible headache. , he went to school.
A. However B. But C. Although D. Because
13. Tom has a bike, he always walks to school.
A. but B. because of C. because D. despite
14. My sister will take the plane she dislikes flying.
A. because B. so that C. although D. before
15. We decided to leave the party early it was boring.
A. due to B. because C. but D. and
16. The students arrived late the traffic jam.
A. because B. owing to C. despite D. so
17. he missed the first bus, he came ten minutes late.
A. Since B. Although C. However D. Therefore
18. his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. In spite of B. Because of C. If D. Although
19. It was difficult to deliver the letter the sender had written the wrong address on
the envelope.
A. though B. but C. so D. because
20. it rained heavily, I went to school on time.
A. However B. But C. Although D. Because
21. He didn’t answer the questions correctly _______.
A. although he isn’t intelligent B. because he is intelligent
C. in spite of his intelligence D. despite his intelligent
22. ______, I can’t hear what he is saying.
A. Because of the noise B. Because of the soft music
C. Though the music is noise D. In spite of the noise music
23. _____, I feel very refresh.
A. Because I work very hard B. Although I get up early
C. Because of getting up early D. Despite getting up late
24. They live happily ______.
A. because they have no money B. though they are rich
C. in spite of their poverty D. because of their poor
25. He can’t join in the volunteer campaign _______.
A. although he is busy B. because he hurts his legs
C. in spite of working very hard D. because of registering for it
26. Though he drove carefully, he had an accident yesterday.
A. Despite his carelessness, he had an accident yesterday.
B. Despite he drove carefully, he had an accident yesterday.
C. In spite of driving carefully, he had an accident yesterday.
D. In spite of a careful drive, he had an accident yesterday.
27. He was very tired but he kept on working.
A. Despite very tired, he kept on working.
B. Though his tiredness, he kept on working.
C. Although he was very tired, but he kept on working.
D. He kept on working although he was very tired.
28. Although it rained heavily, they went on working.
A. In spite of the rain heavily, they went on working.
B. In spite of the raining heavily, they went on working.
C. Despite the heavy rain, they went on working.
D. Though the fact that it rained heavily, they went on working.
29. Cars cause pollution but people still want them.
A. Because cars cause pollution, people want them.
B. Despite the fact that cars cause pollution, people want them.
C. Cars cause pollution although people want them.
D. Cars cause pollution because people still want them.
30. She was seriously ill but she enjoyed life very much.
A. In spite of her serious illness, she enjoyed life very much.
B. Although she enjoyed life very much, she was seriously ill.
C. She was seriously ill because she enjoyed life very much.
D. Despite seriously ill, she enjoyed life very much.
III/ Rewrite these sentences
1. He was late for school because his bike was broken.
……………………………………….because of …………………………………
2. Although he runs very fast, he isn’t tired.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………….
3. Most people think jogging is a good exercise, so they begin to jog.
Because .....................................................................................................................
4. The air in the country is polluted, but people like to live there.
.......................................................... though .............................................................
5. Computers can be used for various purposes, so they become very popular today.
Because of ................................................................................................................
6. If you passed the exam, your parents would be very happy.
……………………………………….. because ……………………………………
7. Because of the hot weather, we go to the beach.
If ……………………………………………………………………………………
8. Tom understands the lesson. However, he couldn’t apply in the exercises.
………………………………….. although ………………………………………..
9. They played very well. Therefore, they won the game.
Because ……………………………………………………………………………
10. The suitcase is too heavy for Tom to bring.
………………………………………. because ………………………………….