1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
 Despite ________________________________________
2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
 In spite of ________________________________________
3. He had worked very hard but he failed.
Even though ________________________________________
4. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
 In spite of ________________________________________
5. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
 Despite ________________________________________
6. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
 In spite of ________________________________________
7. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave home.
 In spite of ________________________________________
8. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
 Despite ________________________________________
9. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
 Despite ________________________________________
10. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
 Although ________________________________________
11. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
 In spite of ________________________________________
12. In spite of the high price, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
 Even though ________________________________________
13. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
 Although ________________________________________
14. He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard.
 Despite ________________________________________
15. Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.
 In spite of ________________________________________
16. We get a good room though we didn’t phone the hotel.
 Despite ________________________________________
17. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.
 Although ________________________________________
18. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant.
 Although ________________________________________
19. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
 Despite ________________________________________
20. Although he is talented, no one likes him.
 In spite of ________________________________________

1. Complete the following sentences with “because (of)”, “(al)though/even though
/despite/ in spite of”.
1. __________________________ he worked hard, he didn’t receive any praise.
2. He ate the chocolate cake ______________________ he is on diet.
3. ____________________ the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movies
every Saturday.
4. ________________________ it was cold, I went aout.
5. ________________________ John didn’t study hard, he succeeded.
6. We took many picture ________________________ the cloudy sky.
7. _________________________ her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories
to the children.
8. She went home early _______________________ she didn’t feel well.
9. I couldn’t get to sleep __________________________ the noise.
10. The students arrived late_________________________the traffic jam.
2. Rewrite sentences:
1. Although I have a lot of money, I am not very satistied. DESPITE
________________________________________________________________________
2. Although it rained, they still go fishing. IN SPITE OF
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Although she works hard, she doesn’t get good results. DESPITE
________________________________________________________________
4. Although he is a singer, he sings badly. IN SPITE OF
_______________________________________________________________
5. Although the exercise is difficult, she can do it easily. DESPITE
6.He isn’t happy although he is very rich. DESPITE
__________________________________________________________________
7. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. INSPITE OF
____________________________________________________________
8. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. BECAUSE OF
_____________________________________________
9. She went to bed early because she felt tired. BECAUSE OF
____________________________________________________________
10. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot. BECAUSE OF

Exercise 1: Complete the sentences using: BECAUSE / BECAUSE OF / ALTHOUGH / IN
SPITE OF
1. ________ a diamond is extremely hard, it can be used to cut glass.
2. ________ the course was difficult, he passed with the highest marks.
3. ________ he was seriously ill, they took them to the hospital.
4. The airport is being built ________ the residents’ objection.
5. My registration was cancelled ________ I didn’t pay my fees on time.
6. The nurse didn’t bring Mr. Hill a glass of water ________ he asked her three times.
7. ________ the fact that the weather was terrible, the flight was delayed.
8. The good were never delivered ________ the promise we had received.
9. The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink ________ it is polluted.
10. The trees were bend over ________ the wind.
11. When Marge heard the loud crash, she ran outside in the snow ________ she wasn’t wearing
any shoes.
12. ________ all our careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.
13. ________ computers offer many advantages, many people use them.
14. ________ his lack of time, he finished the report on time.
15. Cats can’t see red ________ it’s a bright color.
16. Rice grows well here ________ the warm and wet weather.
17. The student arrived late ________ the traffic jam.
18. I didn’t get the job ________ I had all necessary qualifications.
19. ________ the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
20. John has to sit in the front row in class ________ he has poor eyesight.
21. Mark’s doctor has advised him to exercise regularly ________ he is overweight.
22. ________ his shoes were wet and muddy, Brian walked right into the house and cross the
carpet.
23. I couldn’t get to sleep last night ________ the noise in the next apartment.
24. ________ having very little money, they are happy.
25. It was difficult to deliver the letter ________ the sender had written the wrong address on the
envelope.
26. Louie didn’t iron his shirt ________ it was wrinkled.
27. ________ the flat was rather small, they didn’t buy much furniture.
28. He was unable to complete in the match ________ an ankle injury.
29. The patient is in a stable condition ________ having lost a lot of blood.
30. The accident happened ________ the driver’s carelessness.
31. Colette didn’t go to the dentist ________ she had a toothache.
32. They went on playing the match ________ the bad weather.
33. Eric went on a diet ________ he wanted to lose weight.
34. ________ Jenifer has a high fever, she is going to the doctor.
35. ________ the basketball game was over, the fans stayed in their seats cheering.
36. ________ my clothes were wet from the rain, I didn’t change them.
37. ________ Susan exercises every day, she is in great shape.
38. ________ Nick isn’t tall, he can reach the ceiling by standing on a chair.
39. Foxes can use their noses to find their dinners ________ they have a keen sense of smell.
40. ________ Maya is very intelligent, her parents want to put her in an advanced program at
school.

Exercise 2: ALTHOUGH + S + V đổi thành  IN SPITE OF/DESPITE + NOUN/NOUN PHRASE/ V-ING hoặc ngược lại
1. Although the test was difficult, Jack tried to finish it.
2. He took many pictures although the sky was cloudy.
3. Although he is poor, he always leads an honest life.
4. She went on walking although she was terribly tired
5. Although she is an accountant, she never seems to have any money.
6. Although Henry is a millionaire, he hates spending money.
7. Mark went on working although he felt unwell.
8. They slept soundly although the night air was hot.
9. Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied.
10. Although the boat was full of water, it sailed on.
11. Although the children were poor, they seemed happy.
12. We couldn't get tickets although we queued for an hour.
13. He didn't arrive until 9 o'clock although he promised that he wouldn't be late.
14. Although they have little money, they are very happy.
15. In spite of a heavy snowstorm, the reporters went out to do their tasks.
16. Although Bill took a taxi, he still arrived late for the concert.
17. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William still went to school.
19. Although his book was successful, he decided not to write anymore
20. Although he has a very responsible job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
21. She decided to accept the job despite the low salary.
22. I’m not tired in spite of working hard all day.
23. Although it rained heavily, we still went to school.
24. I didn’t get the job although I had all necessary qualifications.
25. She managed to walk to the next village, despite her injured foot.
26. In spite of his continual failure, he has never been disappointed.
27. In spite of the delay caused by fog, they arrived on time,
28. Despite her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
29. It is still warm although the temperature has dropped.
30. Although he got an English name, he is in fact German.

Exercise 4: Multiple choices
1. He drives to work every day.............. his office is only three minutes walk from his home.
A. so B. because C. although D. because of
2. He recognized her at once............. the fact that he hadn’t seen her for several years.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. even though
3. It rained heavily, so the football match was cancelled.
A. The match was cancelled because of the heavy rain.
B. If it didn’t rain, the match wouldn’t be cancelled.
C. Despite the heavy rain, the match was cancelled.
D. If it hadn’t been for the heavy rain, the match wouldn’t be cancelled.
4. He refused to give up work,................ he ‘s won a million pounds.
A. despite B. however C. even though D. in spite of
5. Although he had a good education, he wasn’t able to get a job.
A. In spite of his good education, he wasn’t able to get a job.
B. He wasn’t able to get a job because he had a good education.
C. It is difficult for him to get a job owing to his good education.
D. Whatever education he had, he could get a job.
6. Although he tried hard,...............................
A. he failed B. but he failed C. yet he failed D. however he failed
7. The boy was happy................... he had done a good job.
A. although B. because C. because of D. unless
8. He lost his job........... his laziness.
A. because of B. in spite of C. despite D. as well as
9. ............ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. because of
10. It was very cold ...........she didn’t put on her coat.
A. in case B. but C. because D. although
11. ............., he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
12. The teams played on in spite of the rain.
A. even if B. if C. in case D. despite
13. .............. the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time.
A. However B. But for C. because of D. In spite of
14. In spite ............., the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. raining
15. .............. he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. although
16. He was offered the job................. he had no experience.
A. even though B. despite C. while D. however
17. I couldn’t read the letter ............. the darkness.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because
18. Although the sun was shining, ......................................
A. it was very hot B. but it was very hot
C. it wasn’t very hot D. yet it was very hot
19. I’m learning English.............. I want to get a better job.
A. therefore B. or C. because D. but

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20. Despite (A) the sun was shining (B), it wasn’t warm enough (C) for our children to go swimming (D).

21. Despite of (A) his age (B), he works (C) very hard (D).

22. Although he was (A) very bad-tempered (B), but (C) everyone liked (D) him.
23. She didn’t understand what (A) you said (B) because of (C) she was deaf (D).

24. I enjoyed the (A) lecture, because (B) didn’t understand (C) everything (D).

25. Because (A) their financial problems, they couldn’t (B) send their children to (C) a better (D)
school.

                                                          GIÚP EM VỚI Ạ AI ĐÚNG NHẤT, NHANH NHẤT EM ĐỔI 10 TICK

Rewrite these sentences using ALTHOUGH/THOUGH/DESPITE/IN SPITE OF

1)Although it got dark,they continued to work

2)Although it was noisy,I keep on studying

3)The flight was not delayed it was foggy

4)He ate all the fruit though it was green

5)We did the tesr well in spite if its difficulty

6)In spite of his strength,Iam not afraid of him

7)Mr.Pike doesn't wera classes despite his old age

8)He didn't eat much in spite of being hunggry

9)The plane took off in despite the bad weather

10)He couldn't solve the problem though he is good at math

11)Although he had much experience in machinery,he didn't succeed in repairing this machine

122)Although it rained heavily,I went to school on time

13)Everybody has great regard for him despite his poverty

14)He didn't stop his car though the traffic lights turned red

15)He studied very wall despite his hard life at theat time

16)Although the streets are narrow,many people drive cars in this city

17)Despite being good at Englis,he wasn't chosen

18)Despite having an E name,he is in fact German

19)He always studied hard though he encounters difficulty

20)Desite the bad weather,he came to the meeting on time

Bài 1 : Combine the sentences.Use the words in brackets

1.The new restaurant looks good.It seems to have few customes (however)

2.We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon.We could not afford the fee (however)

3.Mary was sick.She didn't leave the meeting until it ended(despite)

4.We live in the same street.We rarely see each other (in spite of)

5.I couldn't sleep.I was tired (in spite of)

6. They have little money.They are happy (despite)

7.My foot was hurt.I managed to walk to the nearest village (although)

8.I've been too busy to answer by email.I'll do it soon (nevertheless)

9.We had planned to walk right round the lake.The heavy rain made this impossible (although)

10.I got very wet in the rain.I had an umbrella (although)

11.It was a comedy.Almost audience fell asleep (although)

12.The film was made twenty years ago.Many people enjoyed it (however)

13.This is his first role.His acting is exsellent. (nevertheless)

14.In spite of having to work the next day, Tom watched films on DVD till midnight (even though)

15.I'm frightened by horror films. However,I enjoy watching them (despite)

16. This is his first role. His acting is exsellent (although)

Bài 2: Viết lại câu với nghĩa không đổi

1,Although Tom was poor, he studied very well

In spite of...........................................................

2,Mary went to school although she was sick

In spite of............................................

3,Although the weather was bad, she want to school on time

Despite.............................................................

4, My mother wants to buy that house although she doesn't have enough money

In spite of...................................................

5, Tom tries his best to play soccer although his leg was injured

Despite.............................................

6.Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad

Despite..........................................................

7.Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a succesful woman

Despite....................................................

8,In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job

Although................................................

9.Though he had not finshed the paper, he went to sleep

In spite of ........................................................................

10. In spite of the high prices, ny daughter insists on going to the movies

Even though......................................................

11. I went to school although it rained heavily

Despite.........................................

12. Since he was careless, Tom lost game

Because of..........................................................

13.Although she behaves well, no one loves her

Despite.........................................................

14.Despite of the cold weather, the crops are good this year

Because......................................................

15.Nick is often punished because he is lazy

Because of........................................................

16.We bought the house though its rooms were smalle

We bought the house though despite........................................

17.Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city

In spite of...............................................................................................

18. Because he hot up early, he wasn't late for the first train

Because of..............................................................................

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Viết lại câu:

4. Although he felt tired, he stayed up to keep us company.
Despite
5. They didn’t have much time, however they came to visit us.
In spite of
6. He is too old, but he still does his gymnastics every morning.
a. Although
b. Despite
7. Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them because they are trendy.
In spite of
8. Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job.
In spite of
9. I didn’t like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same.
a. Although
b. In spite of
10. I told her all the truth. However she didn’t believe me.
a) Although
b) In spite of
11. They didn’t play well, but they won the game.
a) Although
b) Despite
12. They felt very cold but they didn’t turn on the heater.
Despite
13. Bill had a terrible headache. However he kept working.
a) Although
b) In spite of
14. He has all the necessary books but he doesn’t use them to study.
Despite
15. She works very hard but she doesn’t deserve a raise.
a) Although
b) In spite of
16. She is not prepared for the test, but she has to do it.
Despite
17. She was ill but she had to go to school.
Although
18. It was a nice sunny but there was nobody at the beach.
a) Although
b) Is spite of
19. He arrived later but he finished work earlier than the others.
Although
20. The new waitress seems honest and diligent. However the boss doesn’t like her.
a) Although
b) In spite of

4. Although he felt tired, he stayed up to keep us company.
Despite
5. They didn’t have much time, however they came to visit us.
In spite of
6. He is too old, but he still does his gymnastics every morning.
a. Although
b. Despite
7. Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them because they are trendy.
In spite of
8. Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job.
In spite of
9. I didn’t like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same.
a. Although
b. In spite of
10. I told her all the truth. However she didn’t believe me.
a) Although
b) In spite of
11. They didn’t play well, but they won the game.
a) Although
b) Despite
12. They felt very cold but they didn’t turn on the heater.
Despite
13. Bill had a terrible headache. However he kept working.
a) Although
b) In spite of
14. He has all the necessary books but he doesn’t use them to study.
Despite
15. She works very hard but she doesn’t deserve a raise.
a) Although
b) In spite of
16. She is not prepared for the test, but she has to do it.
Despite
17. She was ill but she had to go to school.
Although
18. It was a nice sunny but there was nobody at the beach.
a) Although
b) Is spite of
19. He arrived later but he finished work earlier than the others.
Although
20. The new waitress seems honest and diligent. However the boss doesn’t like her.
a) Although
b) In spite of