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

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

Rewrite the sentences,using the words in the brackets.Change other words in the sentences if necessary.

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

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

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

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

- I couldn't do the test although it wasn't difficult. ( in spite of )

- Although he got up early,he was late for the first train. ( in spite of )

- Although English grammer is difficult,we like to study it. ( despite )

- Although he is an excellent doctor,he can't cure lever cancer. ( despite )

- Although my friend doesn't have enough money,she wants to buy that new car. ( despite )

- Although Mai didn't speak English well,she decided to live in London. ( in spite of )

- Although he is sick,he goes to school. ( in spite of )

- Although Lan was tired , she did all her homework carefully. ( despite )

- Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty. ( although )

- They worked very hard although they were old. ( in spite of )

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VI. Combine the sentences . Use the words in brackets ;

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

2. The film was made 20 years ago . Many pepple have enjoyed seeing it . (however)

3. This is his first role . His acting is excellent . (nevertheless)

4. She performed well , she didn't received good reviews from critics . (despite)

5. Tom had to work the next day . He watched films till midnight . (even though)

6. The ending of the film was disappointing . We like watching it . (In spite of)

7. The weather was so cold . We all went to school on time . (though)

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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Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

1. I wanted to see the film…………………..feeling sleepy

a. although b. but c. in spite of d. spite

2. It is a horror film. …………………….., it is a good film.

a. Although b. However c. And d. So

3. She sings very well…………………..she is very fat

a. however b. but c. in spite of d. and

4. He drove a car to home………………………his headache.

a. although b. and c. in spite of d. so

5. ………………………being young, he is an excellent manager

a. Although b. But c. In spite of d. Spite

6. ………………they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.

a. However b. Nevertheless c. When d. Although

7. Last night, I didn’t go to the bed early…………………being very tired.

a. despite of b. although c. in spite of d. because of

8. Not many people went to see the film; …………….., it received good reviews from critics.

a. however b. but c. despite d. because of

9. ……………….difficulties, the firemen managed to save many people who were caught in the fire.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

10…………………he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

11. She failed the test………………..she studied hard.

a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless

12. Everyone thought she would accept the offer…………………….. , she turned it down.

a. although b. despite c. however d. in spite of