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Ly Thuyet Va Bai Tap Menh de Nhuong Bo
Ly Thuyet Va Bai Tap Menh de Nhuong Bo
+ noun phrase
Despite / In spite of + V.ing
+ the fact that + S + V
Eg:
- Despite/Inspite of her sadness, she managed to smiled.
- Despite/In spite of being sad, she managed to smile.
- We had a picnic in spite of the bad weather.
* Khi cả hai mệnh đề cùng một chủ ngữ ta có thể chuyển mệnh chính về dạng V.ing.
III- THE WAYS OF CHANGING A CLAUSE TO A PHRASE (cách đổi một mệnh đề thành cụm từ)
1- Mệnh đề có chủ từ là một đại từ (Pronoun) + be + adj khi đổi sang cụm từ ta bỏ BE, đổi chủ từ thành
tính từ sở hữu (possessive adj), đổi tính từ thành danh từ.
2- Mệnh đề cú chủ từ là danh từ (noun) + be + adj khi chuyển sang cụm từ ta bỏ “Be”, đổi chủ từ thành sở
hữu cỏch (possessive case), đổi tớnh từ thành danh từ.
3- Mệnh đề cú chủ từ + V(ordinary) khi chuyển sang cụm từ ta bỏ chủ từ đổi động từ sang dạng V-ing.
Subject + V(ordinary)
V-ing
Ex: Though he studied hard, he didn’t passed the test.
In spite of studying hard, he didn’t passed the test.
There + be + Noun
-> x + Noun
Ex: Although there were many people there, they couldn’t rescue him.
Despite many people there, they couldn’t rescue him.
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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.
17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.
A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still
19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.
A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas
19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
24. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
25. The children slept well, despite _____.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
26. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
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27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by
men.
A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though
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10. I didn’t get the job. I had all necessary qualifications. (though)
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11. We enjoyed the vacation. It rained a lot. (although)
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12. She felt sick. She went to work. (though)
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13. I was really tired. I couldn’t sleep. (even though)
=> ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
14. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (although)
=> ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
15. She couldn’t answer the question. She is very intelligent. (though)
=> ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
16. He tried. He was not successful. (though)
=> ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
17. His life is hard. He determined to study well. (although)
=> ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
18. He was wise and experienced. He was not taken in. (though)
=> ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 4: Rewrite the sentences with the word given.
1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
=>In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.
=>In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.
=>In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.
=>In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.
=>In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
12. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
=> Though ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
13. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.
=> Although ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
14. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
15. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.
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=> Though ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
16. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.
=> Although ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
17. Although they lost, the home team played very well.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
18. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.
=>In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
19. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
20. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.
=> Although ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
21. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.
=> Even though .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
22. It was raining, but we went out.
=> Though ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
23. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.
=> Even though .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
24. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.
=> Though ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
25. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.
=> In spite of ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
26. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
27. Tom will not pass the examination although he studies well.
=> In spite of ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
28. He is still fat though he has been on a diet for 2 years.
=> In spite of ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
29. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
=> However.......................................................................................................................................
30. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.
=> Despite..........................................................................................................................................
31. It doesn’t matter how hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis.
=> However.......................................................................................................................................
32. No matter what he says, nobody believes him.
=> Whatever......................................................................................................................................
33. He always woke up early no matter how late he had gone to bed.
=> However.......................................................................................................................................
34. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.
=> Busy..............................................................................................................................................
35. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
=>In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
36. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
37. We did the test well though it was difficult.
=>In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
38. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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