MỆNH ĐỀ TRẠNG NGỮ (ADVERBIAL CLAUSES)

* PHẦN I: LÍ THUYẾT
I. Clauses and phrase of concession introduced by although, though, even though, even if, In spite of,
despite... (mệnh đề, cụm chỉ sự nhượng bộ)
- Nghĩa: Mặc dù
- Cách dùng
1. although, though, even though, even if + Clause
2. In spite of, despite + phrase

B. No matter + who/what/when/where/why/how (adj/adv) + S + V

Whatever + (N) + S + V

- Nghĩa : cho dù bất cứ ….., cho dù … thê nào

Lưu ý: Mệnh đề bắt đầu bằng “No matter” hoặc “Whatever” thường được đặt trước mệnh đề chính để nhấn
mạnh.
VD: Whatever exercises she had taken, she was still fat.
No matter what she says, I don’t believe her.

II. Clauses and phrase of reason introduced by as/ because/since (mệnh đề chỉ nguyên nhân)
- Nghĩa: Bởi vì
- Cách dùng
1. Because, Since/As + Clause
2. Because of, / Due to/ On account of/ Thanks to + phrase
.....because of / due to /owning to / on account of + Noun / Noun phrase / V ing

III. Clauses and phrase of result with such/ so …. that (mệnh đề, cụm chỉ kết quả)
1. Clause of result:
 S - V + SO + adv/ adj + THAT + S – V (quá đến nổi)
 S - V + SUCH + (a/ an) + adj + noun + THAT + S - V(quá đến nổi)
 S - V + SO MANY (plural countable noun) / + THAT + S - V
SO MUCH (uncountable noun)
2. Phrase of result:
 S - V + TOO + adj/ adv + (for some one) + TO V (quá đến nổi không thể)
 S - V + ENOUGH + noun + (for some one) + TO V (đủ để)
Adj/ adv + ENOUGH
IV. Clauses and phrase of purpose expressed by so that, in order that (mệnh đề, cụm chỉ mục đích)
- Nghĩa: Để mà
- Cách dùng
1. Clause: S - V + so that / in order that + S + can/ could/ will/ would + V (bare – infinitive)
2. Phrase:  Khẳng định: S - V + to/ so as to/ in order to + V(bare-inf.)
S - V + in order for some one to + V(bare-inf.)
 Phủ định: S - V + so as not to/ in order not to + V(bare-inf.)
***HOW TO CHANGE FROM CLAUSES – PHRASES:
- Clause: S+V + O (câu)
- Phrase: Noun phrase, verb phrase … (cụm)
- Cách chuyển một clause  phrase
 1.
S + BE + ADJ

HIS/ HER/ MY + NOUN

(sở hữu) (Adj-ness)
2.
THE + NOUN + BE + ADJ

THE + ADJ + NOUN

3. Khi chủ ngữ ở hai mệnh đề giống nhau

S + V

V-ING

* PHẦN II: BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG

EXERCISES FOR ADVERBIAL CLAUSES

I. CLAUSE OF CONCESSION
A. Choose the best answer:
1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job.
A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of
2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it.
A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite
3. _______ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.
A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet
4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.
A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However
5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how
6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.
A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though
7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.
A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words
8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job?
Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an
interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.
A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however
9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.
A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems
C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems
10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.
A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill
B. Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
1. We stayed in that hotel despite the noise.
A. Despite the hotel is noisy, we stayed there.
B. We stayed in the noisy hotel and we liked it.
C. Although the hotel was noisy, we stayed there.
 D. Because of the noise, we stayed in the hotel.
2. Young as he is, he has a big fortune.
A. Although he is young, he has a big fortune.
B. He has a big fortune because he is young.
C. He is not only young but also has a big fortune.
D. When he is young, he has a big fortune.
3. Despite the bad weather, people travel by air.
A. Even though the weather is bad, people travel by air.
B. Because the weather is bad, people travel by air.
C. In spite of people travel by air, the weather is bad.
D. Although the bad weather, people travel by air.
4. Although his leg was hurt, he managed to drive a car.
A. His leg was hurt. However, he managed to drive a car.
B. his leg was hurt. But he managed to drive a car.
C. Despite his hurt leg, he managed to drive a car.
D. In spite of the fact that his hurt leg, he managed to drive a car.
5. 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.
6. Although she was very old, she looked very grateful.
A. Despite she was very old, she looked very grateful.
B. Despite her old age, she looked very grateful.
C. In spite of very old, she looked very grateful.
D. In spite her being old, she looked very grateful.

II. ADVERBIAL CLAUSE OF REASON

I/ 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
II/ Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting:
1. My friends advised her to stop doing the housework because her old age.
A B C D
2. Because the invention of machines such as vacuum cleaners, washing machines,
A B
women spend less time doing the housework.
C D
3. John didn’t go to work because of he was seriously ill.
A B C D
4. In spite of my father is old, he still goes to work.
A B C D
5. Peter succeeded in his exam because of he worked hard and methodically.
A B C D
6. Rice plants grow well because the climate is warmly and damp.
A B C D
7. The plane couldn’t take off because the bad weather.
A B C D
8. He couldn’t drive fast owing to the street was crowded and narrow.
A B C D
9. The train was late because the fog is thick.
A B C D
10. Since the difficult test, I couldn’t finish it on time.
A B C D

III. ADVERBIAL CLAUSE OF RESULT

A. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option to fill each of the following blanks.
1. Our seats were _____ far from the stage that we couldn't see the actors and actresses clearly.
A. very B. too C. enough D. so
2. He was _____ he never washed his clothes by himself.
A. too lazy B. so lazy that C. very lazy that D. such lazy that
3. They are _____ young _____ drive the car.
A. so / that B. too / to C. enough / to D. not only / but also
4. It was _____ a boring speech that I felt asleep.
A. such B. so C. very D. too
5. Is there _____ for everyone?
A. food and drink enough B. enough food and drink
C. enough of food and drink D. enough food and drink enough
6. He was _____ he could not continue to work.
A. very tired that B. such tired that C. too tired that D. so tired that
7. John’s eyes were _____ bad that he couldn’t read the number plate of the car in front.
A. such B. too C. so D. very
8. - Why don’t we make a fire? - It’s not cold _____ to make a fire.
A. too B. enough C. such D. much
9. Most of the pupils are _____ to pass the examination.
A. enough good B. good enough C. too good D. very good
10. You can send me a letter if you want to, but your phone call is _____ for me.
A. enough good B. good as enough C. good enough D. good than enough
11. Davis has _____ many patients _____ he is always busy.
A. too / that B. very / until C. such / that D. so / that
12. It was _____ a difficult question that they couldn't explain.
A. so B. such C. very D. too
13. The lesson _____ for me to understand.
A. is very difficult B. too difficult C. difficult too D. is too difficult
14. The tent show is _____ for us to see.
A. enough interesting B. very interesting
C. interesting enough D. interesting
15. They are _____ that they can't buy a bicycle.
A. enough poor B. poor enough C. so poor D. too poor
B. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.
1. These televisions are all too expensive for we to buy at this time.
A B C D
2. Mi has such many things to do that she has no time to go out.
A B C D
3. My brother is too young not to do volunteer work.
A B C D

4. These televisions were so expensive for us to buy at that time.

A B C D
5. That is such an interested story that everybody would like to read it.
A B C D
6. The road is very slippery for us to drive fast.
A B C D
7. The woman was so surprised that she couldn’t say nothing.
A B C D
8. She had so many luggage that there was not enough room in the car for it.
A B C D
9. He had so a difficult exercise that he couldn't do it.
A B C D
10. John had so interesting and creative plans that everyone wanted to work with him.
A B C D
C. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence which is closest in meaning to the given one
1. We couldn’t go out because the weather was so bad.
A. It was so bad a weather that we couldn’t go out.
B. It was such a bad weather that we couldn’t go out.
C. It was so bad weather that we couldn’t go out.
D. It was such bad weather that we couldn’t go out.
2. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A. She was very busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
B. She was too busy to answer the phone.
C. She was too busy not to answer the phone.
D. She was very busy so that she couldn’t answer the phone
3. The coffee was too hot for me to drink.
A. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink it
B. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink.
C. The coffee was so hot that I couldn’t drink it.
D. The coffee was so hot that I could drink it.
4. If I were taller, I could reach the top shelf.
A. I am not tall enough to reach the top shelf.
B. I am too tall to reach the top shelf.
C. I cannot reach the top shelf because I am very tall.
D. In spite of being tall, I cannot reach the top shelf.
5. It was such a boring speech that we began to yawn.
A. The speech was very boring that we began to yawn.
B. It was so a boring speech that we began to yawn.
C. The speech was too boring that we began to yawn.
D. The speech was so boring that we began to yawn.
6. It was so late that nothing could be done.
A. It was too late for nothing to be done.
B. It was too late for anything to be done.
C. It was such late that nothing could be done.
D. It was so late that nothing to be done.
7. This is the first time I have lived in such a friendly neighborhood.
A. I have lived in such a friendly neighborhood before.
B. I haven’t lived in such a friendly neighborhood before.
C. I had lived in such a friendly neighborhood before.
D. I hadn’t lived in such a friendly neighborhood before.
8 The test was so difficult that we couldn’t finish it in two hours.
A. It was such a difficult test that we couldn’t finish it in two hours.
B. The test was too difficult for us to finish it in two hours.
C. The test was not difficult enough for us to finish in two hours.
D. The test was too difficult for us to finish it in two hour.
9. The book was so good that I couldn’t put it down.
A. It was so a good book that I couldn’t put it down.
B. It was such a good book that I couldn’t put it down.
C. The book was so good for me to put it down.
D. The book was so good that I couldn’t put down.
10. Sue is too slow to understand what you might say.
A. Sue is not enough quick to understand what you might say.
B. What you might say, Sue can understand slowly.
C. Sue is so slow to understand what you might say.
D. So slow is Sue that she can’t understand what you might say.

IV. ADVERBIAL CLAUSE OF PURPOSE

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
1. He chained up the lioness at night___________ could frighten anyone.
A. so that he B. in order that she C. for fear that she D. for her not to
2. The burglar cut the telephone wires____________ call the police.
A. so that he can B. in order that I could C. for fear that I D. for me not to
3. The manufacturers have made the taps of their new gas cooker very stiff _________ young children not to be
able to turn them on.
A. so that B. in order that they wanted C. for fear that D. for
4. The policeman stopped the traffic every few minutes. He wanted the pedestrians to be across the road.
 The policeman stopped the traffic every few minutes ____________
A. in order that the pedestrians can be across the road.
B. in order to the pedestrians be across the road.
 C. so that the pedestrians could be across the road.
D. so the pedestrians could be across the road.
5. I am putting the nets over my strawberry plants_______ the birds can eat all the strawberries.
A. so that B. in order that C. for not D. for fear that
6. We put bars in the lower windows____________ climb in.
A. so that every one could B. in order that no one
C. for fear that no one D. for no one to
7. Turn down the oven. We don’t want the meat to burn while we are out.
Turn down the oven___________________________________________
A. for the meat don’t burn while we are out.
B. not for the meat to burn while we are out.
C. so as to the meat not burn while we are out.
D. so that the meat can’t burn while we are out.
8. He telephoned from a public call-box. He didn’t want the call to be traced to his own address.
He telephoned from a public call-box___________________________________
A. less the call could be traced to his own address.
B. in order that the call to be traced to his own address.
C. so the call can’t be traced to his own address.
D. so that the call could be traced to his own address.
9. We keep the spade in the house. There may be a heavy fall of snow in the night.
We keep the spade in the house_______________________________________
A. so that there may be a heavy fall of snow in the night.
B. in order to there may be a heavy fall of snow in the night.
C. so to be a heavy fall of snow in the night.
D. so there may be a heavy fall of snow in the night.
10. The debate on education has been postponed. The government wants to discuss the latest crisis.
The debate on education has been postponed_____________________________
A. in order that the government wants to discuss the latest crisis.
B. in order to the government wants to discuss the latest crisis.
C. so that the government can discuss the latest crisis.
D. so the government wants to discuss the latest crisis.
 COMPLEX
IV/ Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. He got wet_______ he forgot his umbrella.
A. because of B. as 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. due to 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. since D. because of
7. Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie.
A. because B. in spite of C. though D. because of
8. _______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.
A. In spite of B. As 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. Despite
11. We all feel sad _______ the bad news
A. because B. because of C. though D. despite
12. John lost his job__________ his laziness.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
13. I went to the club last Saturday________ the heavy rain.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
14. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
15. We can't go to Julia's party _______ we're going away that weekend.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
16. ____ repeated assurances that the product is safe; many people have stopped buying it.
A. By B. Despite C. With D. For
17. She walked home by herself, _______ she knew that it was dangerous.
A. since B. although C. so D. but
18. _______ his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.
A. Because of B. But for C. In spite of D. Without
19. 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
20. Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.
A. so B. although C. because D. Though
V/ Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. Peter studies hard _____ pass the exam.
A. although B. so that C. so as to D. in order that
2. A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself _______its enemies cannot find it.
A. so that B. because C. therefore D. due to
3. He felt ill, _______he went to bed early.
 A. and B. but C.or D. so
4. We couldn’t sleep last night_________the noise next door.
A. although B. in spite of C. because D. because of
5. I did it_________they asked me to.
A. so B. because C. because of D. the reason
6. We decided to join the English speaking club ______ improve our English.
A. so that B. so to C. in order D. to
7. These boys were punished_________they went to school late.
A. since B. because of C. even though D. in spite of
8. _________ I tried, I could not finish my essay on time.
A. No matter hard B. No matter how hard C. No matter harder D. No matter what hard
9. She worked hard ______ everything would be ready by 6 o’clock.
A. that B. for C. in order that D. so as to
10. He gave me his address __________me to visit.
A. so that B. in order for C. in order to D. in case
11. She got up early _________ miss the bus.
A. in order that B. so that C. not to D. for
12. It was raining ____I couldn’t go outside,.
A. so as to B. so hard that C. so that D. too hard that
13. My mouth is burning! This is ___________ spicy food that I don’t think I can finish it.
A. such B. so C. very D. too
14. Skiing is a popular American sport, ____ quite expensive.
A. however it is B. even though it is C. despite its D. it is
15. Some fish can survive in salt water, __________ other species can live only in fresh water.
A. where B. as long as C. whereas D. since
16. _______ people to work together effectively, they need to be sensitive to each other’s needs.
A. In order to B. In order that C. In order for D. So that
17. Last Sunday was ___________________ that we decided to go on a picnic.
A. so beautiful a day B. such beautiful a day C. such beautiful day D. so beautiful day
18. The Vietnamese students have to take an entrance exam ______.
A. in order that they should go to a college or university B. for going to a college and university
C. so as go to a college or university D. so that they can go to a college or university
19. ______, many animals can still survive and thrive there.
A. Being severe weather conditions in the desert
B. Although the weather conditions in the desert are severe
C. The weather conditions in the desert to be severe
D. Even though the weather conditions in the desert severe
20. Mr. Thompson is learning Vietnamese __________ to read Kim Van Kieu.
A. so that not B. so as to C. in order not to D. so as not to
21. They hurried _______ catch the train.
A. to not B. as not to C. in order that not D. To
22. We learn English _________ we will have better communication with other people.
A. so that B. in order for C. in order to D. in case
23. There is _______noise that I can hear nothing
A. so many B. such C. so much D. so
24. My mouth is burning! This is ________spicy food that I don’t think I can finish it.
A. such B. so C. very D. too
25. There are ________ planets in the universe that we can’t count them.
A. so much B. such C. so many D. so
26. He was _______ tired that he slept all days.
A. such B. too C. so D. very
27. They were ______busy studying ______ they couldn’t go to the restaurant with us.
A. so – that B. such – that C. very – that D. too - that
28. The runners are ______exhausted that none of them finished the race.
A. too B. such C. enough D. so
29. It was _____ a difficult question that I couldn’t answer it.
A. so B. such C. too D. very
30. It was ________ a boring speech that I fell asleep.
A. such B. so C. much D. too
31. Daisy was late_________her car was broken down.
A. because B. because of C. if D. whether
32. _________he can’t afford a car, he goes to work by bicycle.
A. because B. as C. since D. all are correct
33. They were sacked_________their carelessness.
A. because B. because of C. although D. despite
34. The boys were punished_________they went to school late.
A. because B. because of C. although D. despite
35. The mother got angry because_________.
A. her son’s bad behaviour B. her son will behave badly
C. her son behaved badly D. her son bad behaing
36. He lost his job_________his laziness.
A. because B. because of C. if D. although
37. We couldn’t go out because the weather was so baD.
A. The weather was so bad but we went out. B. If the weather were fine, we could go out.
C. Whatever weather we had, we couldn’t go out. D. We couldn’t go out because of the bad weather.
38. We’ll never give in_________they may do or say.
A. although that B. no matter how C. despite D. whatever
39. _________my father is old, he still goes jogging.
A. Although B. Since C. Despite D. In spite of
40. _________the rain, we postpone our picnic.
A. Because B. Because of C. Though D. In spite of
41.He refused to give up work_________he’d won a million pounds.
A. despite B. as though C. even though D. however
42. _________is was raining heavily, he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
43. _________the wet weather, the football match went ahead.
A. In spite of B. Although C. Though D. However
44. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.
A. Rich like she is, she can’t afford to buy the car. B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.
C. As rich she is, she can’t afford to buy the car. D. As she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.
45. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, we kept walking B. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking
C. Cold as we felt, we kept alking D. both a and c are correct
46. Although he took a taxi, Tom still arrived late for the concert.
A. Tom arrived late for the concert because he took a taxi.
B. Tom arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Tom arrived late for the concert.
D. Although Tom took a taxi, he can’t come to the concert in time.
 47. I’ll find that man no matter how long it takes.
A. It takes me a long time to find that man.
B. However long it may take, I’ll find that man.
C. I can’t find that man because it will take a long time.
D. Although it took a long time, I could find that man.
48. _________I meet her, she always wears a blue dress.
A. Whatever B. However C. Whoever D. Whenever
49. _________comes, don’t open the door.
A. No matter what B. No matter who C. No matter how D. No matter whom
50. We can not see the road_________the fog.
A. because B. although C. because of D. in spite of
VI/ Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. _____ she was very tired, she helped her brother with his homework.
A. Because B. whether C. Although D. so
2. It’s raining hard, _____ we can’t go to the beach.
A. or B. but C. so D. though
3. Nam was absent from class yesterday ____ he felt sick.
A. so B. because C. although D. but
4. Tom has a computer, _____ he doesn’t use it.
A. or B. as C. since D. But
5. The boy can’t reach the shelf ____ he’s not tall enough.
A. because B. although C. even though D. and
6. The film was boring, ____ we went home.
A. so B. when C. but D. if
7. The girl bought the shoes _____ they are very expensive.
A. but B. if C. so D. although
8. He used to smoke a lot ______ now he doesn’t smoke any more.
A. still B. therefore C. but D. as
9. She couldn’t unlock it ______ she had the wrong key.
A. while B. but C. though D. because
10. ____ it rained, the boys played football.
A. Even B. Even though C. However D. In spite of
11. It was still painful, ____ I went to see a doctor.
A. so B. however C. but D. or
12. Lan likes oranges _____ her sister doesn’t.
A. but B. as C. so D. because
13. Nam failed the final exam _____ he was lazy.
A. while B. though C. because D. but
14. He’s tired _____ he stayed up late watching TV.
A. and B. or C. if D. since
15. Jim can speak English _____ French fluently.
A. also B. but also C. and D. so
16. _______ the traffic, I arrived on time.
A. Though B. Although B. Even though D. In spite of
17. ______ they live near us, we can see them very often.
A. So B. As C. Though D. Even
18. ______ I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep.
A. If B. Although C. While D. However
19. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so D. but
20. It’s cheap, _____ I don’t like it.
A. and B. because C. so D. however
VII/ Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. ______ it was late, I decided to phone Brian.
A. Despite B. However C. In spite of D. Though
2. The little boy was hungry ______ he ate nothing.
A. although B. so C. but D. and
3. ______ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
A. Although B. Because C. As D. If
4. ______ tomorrow is a public holiday; all the shops will be shut all day.
A. As B. Just as C. Although D. When
5. She came in _____ turned on the radio.
A. so B. and C. or D. but
6. We didn’t go for a walk _____ it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
7. ______ I tried to persuade her, I didn’t succeed.
A. Because B. So C. Although D. However
8. Lan woke up late _____ she didn’t have time for breakfast
A. so B. since C. as D. though
9. I like fish ____ I don’t like catching them myself.
A. or B. but C. so D. and
10. He had an accident ____ he was careful.
A. even though B. because C. so D. since
11. _____ it was raining, I went swimming.
A. So B. Because C. However D. Although
12. Ann felt ill, ____ she insisted on going to work.
A. though B. so C. and D. but
13. _____ I felt tired, I went to bed early.
A. Although B. So C. As D. However
14. _____ he’s got an English name, he is German.
A. Although B. However C. Because D. Since
15. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were too tired.
A. so B. because C. but D. if
16. We were the better team ____ we lost the match.
A. so B. and C. but D. because
17. Keith decided to give up his job ___ I advised him not to
A. because B. however C. although D. since
18. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
19. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
20. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite of C. despite D. in spite the fact that
VIII/ Choose the best answer for the following sentences:
1. I moved to the front of the room _______ I could see better.
A. so as to B. in order to C. to D. so that
2. The boy tiptoed into the room _______ wake everybody up.
A. so as to B. in order that C. so as not to D. in order to
3. He turned out the light ________ waste electricity.
A. not B. without C. so that not D. in order not to
4. I am lighting the fire so that the house _______ be warm when they return.
A. would B. wouldn’t C. will D. won’t
5. Mary worked hard _______ pass the examination.
A. as so to B. so as to C. so that to D. in order not to
6. She is taking science course at school ______ order to choose science for her profession.
A. so B. on C. in D. at
7. She weighed herself _______ know the pull of the earth exerting on her.
A. for B. so that B. in order D. to
8. He hurried so that he ________ miss the train.
A. won’t B. doesn’t C. didn’t D. wouldn’t
9. He does morning exercises regularly _______ to improve his health.
A. not B. without C. so that not D. in order
10. Mary took her brother to school for him ________ English.
A. to learn B. learning C. learns D. learned
IX. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.
A. Even though 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.
 7. 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.
8. We came 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.