although /in spite of/ though/ because/because of

I. Complete the sentences with because/ because of/ although/ in spite of.
1.We delayed our trip _______ the bad weather.
2. Sue’s eyes were red _______ she had been crying.
3. My mother is always complaining ________ the untidiness of my room.
4. The water in most river is unsafe to drink _______ it’s polluted.
5. The trees were bend over ________ the wind.
6. You can’t enter this secure areas ________ you don’t have an official permit.
7. It’s unsafe to travel in that country _______ the ongoing civil war.
8. Several people in the crowd became ill and fainted _______ the extreme heat.
9. Mark didn’t go to work yesterday ________ he didn’t feel well
10. We couldn’t get into the disco ________ the enormous crowd.
11 . _______ it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.
12. Daniel forgot his passport ________ having it in his list.
13. I couldn’t get to sleep _______ the noise.
14. _______ I had nothing for lunch but an apple, I ate dinner early.
15. A lot of things went wrong ________ all our careful plans.
16. She wasn’t wearing a coat ________ it was quite cold.
17. He only accepted the job ________ the salary, which was very high.
18. I went home early ________ I was feeling unwell.
19. ________ I knew the truth, I decided not to tell them.
20. The villagers refused to leave ________ the drought.
21. We decided not to go out for a meal _________ we were simply too tired.
22. Have you really got no money ________ the fact that you’ve had a job?
23. Sarah can’t climb up the tree _______ her fear of heights.
24. Matthew looked quite fresh, ________ he’d been playing squash.
25. _______ his age, john was not hired ________ he had the necessary qualifications.
Choose the best answers
1. . ________ he had no money for a bus, he had to walk all the way home.
A. Although B. Because C. While D. When
2. ________ an accident in the High Street, traffic is moving very slowly on the London Road.
A. Despite B. Because C. Since D. Because of
3. ________ the wet weather, the football match went ahead.
A. Although B. Owing to C. But for D. In spite of
4. He managed to win the race __________ hurting his foot before the race.
A. although B. because of C. despite of D. in spite of
5. The player was ejected because he committed a foul.
A. as B. due to C. despite D. provided
6. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences between
them.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite the fact that D. Despite
7. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
8. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
9. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
10. _______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
11. The children slept well, despite _______.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
12. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
 A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
13. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
14. We are concerned with the problem of energy resources _______ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
15. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative.
A. despite B. in spite of the fact C. though D. as though
16. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although
17. 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
18. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
19. Tom went to work despite _______.
A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well
C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well
20. It was very cold _______ she did not put on her coat.
A. in case B. but C. even if D. even though
21. John rarely sees Paul _______ they live in the same town.
A. notwithstanding B. despite C. in spite of D. although
22. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
A. It rained so heavily that the explorers could not continue their journey.
B. The explorers put off their journey due to the heavy rain.
C. The heavy rain could not prevent the explorers from continuing their journey.
D. If it had rained heavily, the explorers would not have continued their journey.
23. I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend.
A. unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door.
B. I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door.
C. Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend.
D. I answered the door since I knew it was my friend.
24. 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
25. 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
26. 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.
27. 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. Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
D. Although she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
28. 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.
29. He is very rich, but he isn’t very happy.
A. Although he is very rich, but he isn’t very happy. B. Although he is very rich, he isn’t very happy.
C. Although he isn’t very rich, but he is very happy. D. Because he is very rich, but he isn’t very happy.
30. Despite the terrible noise, I kept on studying.
A. In spite the terrible noise, I kept on studying. B. Although the terrible noise, I kept on studying.
C. Because of the terrible noise, I kept on studying. D. Although it was terribly noisy, I kept on studying.
31. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
A. The flight was not delayed because it was foggy. B. The flight was delayed although it was foggy.
C. The flight was delayed though it was not foggy. D. The flight was not delayed in spite of the thick fog.
32. She has the windows open, _________it is cold outside.
A. however B. therefore C. although D. so
33. _________hard he tried, he couldn't open the door.
A. Therefore B. However C. Although D. Despite
34. _______ she was very tired, she helped her brother with his homework.
A. because B. whether C. although D. so
35. Nam was absent from class yesterday _______ he felt sick.
A. so B. because C. although D. but
36. The boy can’t reach the shelf ______ he’s not tall enough.
A. because B. although C. even though D. and
37. The girl bought the shoes _______ they are very expensive.
A. but B. if C. so D. although
38. She couldn’t unlock it ______ she had the wrong key.
A. while B. but C. though D. because
39. _______ it rained, the boys played football.
A. even B. even though C. however D. in spite of
40. Nam failed the final exam ______ he was lazy.
A. while B. though C. because D. but
41. ______ the traffic, I arrived on time.
A. Though B. although C. even though D. in spite of
42. ______ they live near us, we can see them very often.
A. So B. as C. though D. even
43. ______ I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep.
A. If B. although C. while D. however
44. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do.
A. Because B. though C. so D. but
45. ______ it was late, I decided to phone Brain.
A. Despite B. However C. in spite of D. though
46. ________ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
A. Although B. because C. as D. if
47. We didn’t go for a walk ________ it was very cold
A. Though B. because C. but D. so
48. He had an accident ________ he was careful.
A. Even though B. because C. so D. since
49. _______ it was raining, I went swimming.
A. So B. because C. however D. although
50. Ann felt ill, ________ she insisted on going to work.
A. Though B. so C. and D. but
A. TỰ LUẬN: Rewrite the sentences.
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.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. She didn’t buy the house because the price was very high.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. She only accepted the job because of the high salary.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. We couldn’t sleep because the weather was hot.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. I enjoyed the film although the story was silly.( using in spite of)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
9. He didn't arrive until 9 o'clock although he promised that he wouldn't be late. (using 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 ___________________________________________________________________
12. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.
Because of ____________________________________________________________________
13. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.
Because ______________________________________________________________________
BECAUSE- BECAUSE OF- THOUGH- ALTHOUGH- DESPITE- IN SPITE OF

I. TRẮC NGHIỆM TỪ :

1. _________ Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room.
a. A. Because B. In case C. If D. Even though
2. ___ he was late, he stopped to buy a sandwich.
a. A. Despite B. Although C. In spite of D. When
3. He went to work everyday_____he was very ill.
a. A.even though B.because C.but D. in spite of
4. ___________the weather was fine , we postponed the flight to Nha Trang .
a. A.Because B.Because of C.Although D.In spite of
5. She went to work in spite of she felt ill.
a. A B C D
6. Despite she was in her middle age, she looked very graceful and charming.
A B C D
7. _____ it was raining heavily, he went out .
a. A. In spite B. In spite of C. HoweverD. Although
8. _____ my father is old, he still he goes jogging.
a. A. Although B. Since C. Despite D. In spite of
9. He refused to give up work _______ he’d won a million VND.
a. A. despite B. as though C. even though D. however
10. We turned off the radio ___ the boring program.
a. A. because B. because of C. however D. In spite of
11. ___ I sympathize with your point of view, I cannot accept it.
a. While b. Although c. But d. a or b
12. Although she felt jealous, she tried to hide her feelings.
A. Despite feeling jealous, she tried to hide her feelings.
B. Despite her jealousy, she tried to hide her feelings.
C. She tried to hide her feelings in spite of she felt jealous.
D. A & B are correct.
13. He kept on working though he was ill.
a. A. In spite of was ill, he kept on working. B. In spite of being ill, he kept on working.
b. C. Despite his illness, he kept on working. D. B & C are correct.
14. Although Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party.
A. In spite of Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party.
B. Tom was still late for the party in spite of taking a taxi.
C. Despite took a taxi, Tom was still late for the party.
D. B & C are correct.
15. ____ the dolphin lives in the sea, it is not a fish – it’s a mammal.
a. A. Whether B. So that C. Although D. After
16. ____ a headache, he enjoyed the film.
a. A. Although B. In spite of C. Because of D. However
17. My sister will take the plane ____ she dislikes flying.
a. A. because B. so that C. although D. before
18. We took many pictures ____ the cloudy sky.
a. A. despite of B. even though C. despite D. because
19. ____ both his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
a. A. Because B. Although C. So that D. Where
20. We understood him ____ he spoke very fast.
a. A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite
21. “I have tried hard but cannot earn enough money.” Means ....................
a. Although I have tried hard, I cannot earn enough money.
b. I have tried hard and so I cannot earn enough money .
c. I have tried hard so that I cannot earn enough money.
d. I have tried hard to I cannot earn enough money.
22. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.
a. even though b. in spite c. despite d. in spite the fact that
23. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
a. the rain b. of the rain c. it was raining d. there was a rain
24. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
a. In spite b. In spite of c. Despite d. Although
25. _______, he walked to the station.
a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired
c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired
26. The children slept well, despite _______.
a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy
27. She left him _______ she still loved him.
a. even if b. even though c. in spite of d. despite
28. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
a. In spite b. Even though c. In spite of d. Despite of
29. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
a. Although b. Even c. Despite d. In spite of
30. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative.
a. despite b. in spite of the fact c. though d. as though
31. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
a. In spite b. Despite c. But d. Although
32. 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
33. Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard.
a. despite b. in spite c. None d. though
34. John rarely sees Paul _______ they live in the same town.
a.None b. despite c. in spite of d. although
35. _____ he is the boss, he does not find solutions to problems very easily.
a. Although b. In spite of c. NOne d. Despite
36. Though he was appointed to a higher promotion _______.
a. and he decided to quit his job. b. but he still decided to quit his job
c. but he decided to quit his job d. he decided to quit his job
37. Last year, they ……….22 million TV sets.
a. A-were selling B-had sold C-has sold D-sold
38. -I’m going on holiday on Saturday.This time next week I……on a beach in the sea.
a. A-will lie B-am lying C.will be lying D-should be lying
39. -Ted and Amy……for 24 years.
a. A-have been married B-married C-were married D-has been married
40. -Tomorrow I……….my grandparents.
a. A-am going to visit B-will have visited C-have visited D-visit
41. Julie passed the exam _______ of working very hard.
a. despite b. because c. in spite d. though
42. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
 a. the rain b. of the rain c. it was raining d. there was a rain
43. _______ he had enough money, he could buy a new car.
a. Despite b. In spite of c. Because of d. Because
44. _______, he walked to the station.
a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired
45. The children slept well, despite _______.
a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy
46. She left him _______ she still loved him.
a. even if b. even though c. in spite of d. despite
47. _______ her lack of hard work, she wasn’t promoted.
a. Because b. Even though c. Because of d. In spite of
48. Our new neighbors are quite nice ______ they are sometimes talkative.
a. despite b. in spite of the fact c. though d. despite of
49. _____ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
a. In spite b. Despite c. But d. Although
50. Because _______, we arrived late.
a.of the traffic b. the traffic c. the heavy traffic d. of there was heavy
traffic

II. TRẮC NGHIỆM CÂU

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

A. Despite her sick mother, she stayed at home.

B. Because of her sick mother , she stayed at home.

C. In spite of her sick mother, she stayed at home.

D. A & C are correct.

7. Although he took a taxi, Bill 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 in time.

8. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.

A. Although William suffers from a bad cold, he went to school.

B. Although William suffered from a bad cold, he went to school.

C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold.

D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.

9. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.

A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm. B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.

C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm. D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.

10. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

A. Despite he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

C. In spite of trying hard, he didn’t succeed.

D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.

12. John is fat because he eats so many chips.

A. John is fat because of the fact that he eats so many chips.

B. John is fat because of eating so many chips.

C. John is fat because of not eating so many chips.

 D. A & B are correct.

13. He was very tired but he kept on working.

A. Despite he was very tired, he kept on working.

B. In spite of he was very tired, he kept on working.

C. Though his tiredness, he kept on working.

D. Although he was very tired, he kept on working.

14. The trip was boring but we enjoyed it a lot.

A. We enjoyed boring trips. B. We are bored with the trip.

C. We liked the trip very much though it was boring. D. The trip bored us.

15. Because the medical care is improved, we live healthier.

A. Because of the medical care is improved, we live healthier

B. Because of the improvement of the medical care, we live healthier.

C. Despite the improvement of the medical care, we live healthier.

D. B & C are correct.

16. Although he is rich, he feels unhappy.

A. He feels unhappy because of his richness. B. He feels unhappy, so he is rich.

C. Despite his richness, he feels unhappy. D. He feels unhappy because he is rich.

17. She accepted the job because the salary was high.

A.She accepted the job because of the high salary.

B. She accepted the job because of the salary.

C. She accepted the job in spite of the high salary. D. All are correct.

18. We can study although it is noisy.

A. We can study despite of the noise. B. We can study in spite of the noise.

C. We can study despite the fact that it is noisy. D. B & C are correct.

19. People want to learn English because it is important.

A. Because of its importance, people want to learn English.

B. People want to learn English, so it is important.

C. Despite its importance, people want to learn English.

D. People want to learn English though it is important..