2 Combine the sentence with the word in brackets:

1. Ba got wet. He forgot his umbrella. (because)

2. It's raining. I can't go to the beach. (so)

3. Nam is very tired. He has tó finish his homework before going to bed. (however)

4. Hoa didn't pass her Math test. She had to do the test again. (so)

5. I'd like to play soccer with you. I have to finish my homework first. (however)

6. The Australians enjoy Christmas. Christmas season is in summer. (although)

7. He likes playing chess. He likes watching TV. (and)

8. Hurry up! We'll be late for the bus. (or)

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 english grammar is difficult, we like to study it

in spite

4. although he is an excellent doctor, he can't cure lever cancer

depite

5. although my friend doesn't have money , she wans to buy that new car

despite

6. although mai didn't speak english well, she decided to live in london

7. although he is sick, he goes to school

in spite of

8. although lan was tired, she did all her homwork carefully

despite

9. evrybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty

although

10. they worked very hard although they were old

in spite

11. peter didn't go to school yesterday because he was sick

because of

12. mary went to bed early because she felt tired

because of

13.she didn't go to thr circus with betty because she had a bad cold

because of

14. john succeeded in his exam because he work hard

because of

15. she stayed at home because her mother was sick

because of

16.i like him because his father is kind to me

because of

17. i couldn't do the test because it was difficult

because of

18. although he got up early, he was late for the first train

in spite

19.although i am hugry, i can't eat now

despite

20. despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city

though

21. in spite of the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movie

although

22. they worked very hard inspite of their old age

I. Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets.

1. Our team won by a large margin. No one thought wr would win the championship. ( but).

2. I could not see his face clearly. He was standing in the shadow. ( so).

3. The man spoke very slowly. He wanted me to understand what he said. ( so that).

4. Our flight was delay. We decided to take a long walk around the terminal. ( since).

5. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella. ( even though).

6. He liked the sweatet. He decided not to buy it. ( though).

7. I had turn on the air conditioner. It was still hot in the room. ( even though).

8. Trevor didn't notice the sign. It was right in front of him. ( even though).

9. Matthew doesn't know any French. It was one of his school subjects. ( though).

10. Laura felt unwell. She went on working. ( in spite of this).

11. I told the absolute truth. No one would believe me. ( even though).

12. Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job. ( though).

13. My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying. ( in spite of).

14. He isn't happy although he is very rich. ( despite).

15. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. ( despite).

16. Although he often tells lies, many people believe him. ( despite).

17. Mary didn't go to school yesterday because she was sick. ( because of).

18. She went to bed early because she felt tired. ( because of).

19. Margaret stayed at home because her mother was sick. ( because of).

20. I couldn't do the test because it was difficult. ( because of).

21. I couldn't read the letter because it was dark. ( because of).

22. I can't study because it is noisy. ( because of).

23. The train come late because it was foggy. ( because of).

24. The train was late because the fog was thick. ( because of).

25. I can't sleep because the weather is hot. ( because of).

26. All the teacher love him because his conduct is good. ( because of).

27. Because there was a traffic accident, I went to school late. ( because of).

28. Because there is a shortage of meet, we had to live on beans. ( because of).

29. Because there was a lack of water, many trees died rapidly. ( because of).

30. Because it was sunny, we decided to go camping. ( because of).

31. She walked slowly because her legs was injured. ( because of).

32. She didn't eat much though she was hungry. ( despite).

33. He couldn't solve the problem though he is good at math. ( despite).

34. Although it got dark, they continued the work. ( in spite of).

35. Cars cause pollution but people still want them. ( although).

II. Change clause of reason to phrase of reason.

1. Jim had to give up jogging because ha had sprained his ankle severely.

2. The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink because it's polluted.

3. We had to stay in London an extra day because it was foggy at the airport.

4. Bills had to do all of the cooking and cleaning because his wife is ill.

5. We all have received the best of everything because our parents are generous.

6. I couldn't get to sleep last night because it was noisy in the next apartment.

7. John has to sit in the front row in class because he has poor eyesight.

8. We stopped our car because the trafic light turn red.

9. She couldn't see the road because the wall was too high.

10. We postponed our trip because the driving conditions were bad

11. Sarah will not walk across a bridge because she's afraid of heights.

12. Mark's doctor has advised him to exercise regularly because he is overweight.

13. Piranhas can devour an entire cow in several minutes because their teeth are extremely sharp.

14. Most students couldn't do the final exam because it was extremely difficult.

15. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard and methodically.

*Practice: Complete the sentences with “because/as/since, if, unless, when, so”.1. We decided to go out for a meal ____________ we had no food at home.

2. He has a very important job ____________ he is particularly well-paid.

3. Can I borrow that book ____________ you’ve finished it?

4. You canh drive a car ____________ you've got a license.

5. No one was watching the television ____________ I switched the television off.

6. ____________ she changed a lot, we didn't recognize her.

7. ____________ you're ready, we can start now.

8. I'm going away for a few days. I’ll phone you ____________ I get back.

9. You should inform the police ____________ your bicycle is stolen.

10. Matthew went to bed ____________ it was too late to go out
* Practice: Rewrite the following sentences with BECAUSE / BECAUSE OF.

1. He couldn’t meet you because of being busy

.............................................................................................................................................................................................

2. Nobody can do this test because of its difficulty

.........................................................................................................................................................................................................

3. She went to bed early because of her sickness

.........................................................................................................................................................................................................

4. Two cars canh pass each other because the road is narrow

.........................................................................................................................................................................................................

5. We spent the whole day in the garden because the weather is lovely.

.........................................................................................................................................................................................................

6. We can’t swim in this part of the river because the water is highly polluted.

.........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Ex: Although/ though/ even though it was raining, we went out.= We went out although/ though/ even though it was raining.

* Practice:

1. He is very rich. He is not happy. (although).

........................................................................................................................................................................................................

2. He tried. He was not successful. (though).

........................................................................................................................................................................................................

3. He got good jobs. He was not satisfied. (even though).

........................................................................................................................................................................................................

4. He often tells lies. Mary believes him. (although).

........................................................................................................................................................................................................

5. She can’t answer my question. She is very intelligent. (although).

........................................................................................................................................................................................................

6. The weather changed, but the picnic went ahead as planned. (though).

........................................................................................................................................................................................................
 

1)He couldn't meet you because of nbeing busy.

-Because................................................................

2)We can't go for a walk because it rains heavily.

-Because of...........................................................

3)Despite his hard life, he studied very well.

-Though.................................................................

4)Tom will not pass the examination even though he studied well.

-Despite..................................................................

5)My grandmother is very old. She can't work now.

-My grandmother is too........................................

-My grandmother is so.........................................

6)The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was rough.

-The sea was to..........................................................

7)The question was so difficult that noone could answer it.

-It was such.............................................................

8)The weather was bad yesterday, so we canceled a trip to the beach yesterday.

-We canceled...........................................................

9)The house is very expensive. He can not buy it.

-The house is so........................................................

1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.-> Despite...

2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to coninue their journey. -> In spite of...

3. Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position.-> Although...

4. He had worked very hard but he failed.-> Even though ....

5. Although Tom was a poor students, he studied very well. ->In spite of...

6. Although he often tells lies, the headmaster believes him.-> In spite of...

7. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.-> Despite...

8. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.-> In spite of...

9. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave hom. ->In spite of....

10. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad. -> Despite ....

I. Complete each sentence with one suitable preposition or connective :
( by; from; in; on; and; if; but; to; from; or; for; since; of; into; because; althought; therefore; however; up; so ; and; at; with )
1. The class will be divided................four groups.
2. They passed all their exams.............. they worked hard
3. She didn't attend the lesson,...............she could not do her homework
4. My mother buys many things to prepare............. the Tet holidays.
5. Lan is sick.................,she has to finish the report today.
6. My mother went home...........she was tired.
7. It's very kind................you to help me know about English literature
8. She always listens....................the music program on the radio
9. The dress is expensive..............., I like it.
10. I'm very worried ..................Hoa. She has been very depressed recently.
11. Would you like iced tea ........... iced coffee ?
12. They lived in an old house which was built.............1950
13. I like my job...................it's very interesting.
14. Let me congratulate you................... your new job
15. I didn't pass the exam. ................, I had to do it again.
16. We stopped playing............it started to rairn.
17. He is already in bed........................ he can get up early tomorrow.
18. Children are interested..............cartoons on TV.
19. In my free time, I like reading books.............watching TV
20. I'm so proud................. my mother and love her so much.
21. I'd love to you............... I've got a lot of homework to do tonight.
22. My mother went home...................she was tired.
23. It's very kind...............you to help me know about English literature.
24. He is Japanese,.................he speaks Japanese perfectly
25. Our house is small................. it's very comfortable.
26. She always listens...............the music program on the radio.
27. Mrs. Quyen bought corn, potatoes................cabbages at the mark.
28.................. you cut down the trees in the forests, there will be big flood every year.
29. Hanh can't go to the movies. She will have to look............. her little sister.
30. If we go ...............wasting water, there will be a shortage of fresh
31. I think I've lost my new pen. I've looked.......... it.
32. He didn't take a raincoat along with him,........... he got wet.
33. Quang failed the exam............he was very lazy.
34. Which color do you want - red, green, yellow.............. blue?
35. Would you like iced tea............... iced coffee?
36. I like my job........................it's very interesting
37. I didn't pass the exam. ............., I had to do it again.
38. I opened the door...................looked out.
39. I arrived 20 minutes early,..............I had time for a cup of tea.
40. We looked everywhere. ....................,we could not find the keys.
41. I read the book.,............. did not understand it.
42. We had to wait..................we arrived early
43. I would like to go swimming. ................ have too much work to do.
44. Yesterday, Lan went to the stationer's to buy some notebooks, a pen.............. a compass.
45. John is sometimes rude. ..........., I am very fond of him.
46. Hoa's eyes are weak. ............. , she has to wear glasses.
47. It's kind..........................you to give me some cakes
48 Let me congratulate you..............your first prize in the contest.
49. Ba ate too much...................... he was not hurry.
50. Tuan has take part.............. diffrent charity activities.
I. Complete each sentence with one suitable preposition or connective :
1. Easter happens.................. around the same times as Passover.
2. Mr. Hung is loved not only by his family................ also by all his students.
3. Before Tet, I often clean the house ..............decorate it with colorful lights.
4. Last night we came to the show late ......the traffic was terrible.
5.....................Women's Day, women usually receive gifts.
6. They are going to get married................ August.
7. Dad................. I have special gifts for my mom every year on the 8th of March.
8. My dad is very helpful. I am very proud................. him.
9. It rained a lot,............. he went go to school in times.
10. I will visit my grandparents....................... Christmas.
11. My mother is not only beautiful...............also generous.
12.................... she was tired, she helped me with my homework
13. .................the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish families eat the Seder.
14. Rita wants to send a greeting card..............her teacher on Teacher's Day.
15. ..............her health isn't good, she always studies hard.
16. Christmas is a time.............. family members to get together
17. Peter is English,...........he loves Vietnamese cultures very much.
18. Ha Noi will have temperature................23 C and 27 C
19. Tuan has taken part............... different charity activities in his town.
20. We watched TV............. two hours last night.
21. ................ my grandma doesn't trust weather forecast, she likes watching them.
22. They decided to stay at home..............the weather was bad.
23. I want to watch the weather forecast program, can turn ...............the volume, Thuy ?
24. I'll bring a raincoat just.............. case.
25. Are you an engineer.............. a mechanic ?
26. I hope my friends won't laugh................ me.
27. The city in Japan which was struck............... a huge earthquake in 1995 in Kobe.
28. I went home early................. I was still feeling unwell.
29. I managed to get to sleep ................... there was a lot of noise.
30. I went to bed early............... I was tired.
31. The dog, Skippy, saved Lan................being caught in the typhoon
32. We are looking forward............ our holiday.
33. I'm learning English because I want to read newspapers...................... English.
34. My grandma doesn't trust weather forecast...........she likes watching them.
35. Are you interested................sports?
36. There aren't many good TV programs...............teenagers.
37................he worked hard, he couldn't pass the exam.
38. Hurry up.....................we'll be late for the bus.
39. The traffic was terrible last night, ..................
we came to the show late.
40. Jenifer went to the dentist..............she had a toothache.
41. It's very cold................night on the moon.
42-The bus is late..................., Lan is going to be late for school.
43. A meteor is also called a shooting star............. a feeling star.
44. If you were able to take a space trip, what would you do to prepare............... the trip ?
45. She isn't English..............., she speaks English fluently.
46. Do you believe.............. UFOs ?
47. The weather was terrible,.................. they canceled the flight.
48. You can sing a song.............. you can tell a funny story.
49. I intend to go camping next Sunday but it depends............. the weather.
50. He looked so funny that they laughed............ him.
51. Thi hated going to the beach................she was afraid of high waves.
53. Mai's sister has graduated from university. She's now looking............... a job.
54. Do you know his address...............telephone numbers ?
55. There were many people at the concert,.................. we couldn't get seats.
56. The alarm unfortunately stopped working. ................., he was late for class.
57. There is no water...............air on the moon.
58. He is very intelligent. .............., he is quite lazy
59. We lost the match.............. we didn't play well.
60. I don't believe there exist UFOs ..................many newsapapers talk a lot about them.

1. Mary doesn’t go to school because she is ill
Because of ...........................................................................................................
2. Our guests arrived late because of the heavy rain
Because ...........................................................................................................
3. Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him
Because ...........................................................................................................
4. This boy is ignorant because he is lazy
Because of ...........................................................................................................
5. My friend was absent because of his illness
Because ...........................................................................................................
6. As he has behaved badly, he must be punished
Because of ...........................................................................................................
7. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job
In spite ...........................................................................................................
8. We went out in spite of the rain
Although ...........................................................................................................
9. Though he was poor, he wasn’t always unhappy
Despite ...........................................................................................................
10. The little boy crossed the street although the traffic was heavy
In spite of ...........................................................................................................
11. She decided to accept the job although the salary was low
Despite ...........................................................................................................
12. Although he had a bad cold, William still went to work
In spite ...........................................................................................................
13. Life is short, yet we still waste a lot of time
Though ...........................................................................................................
14. In spite of all my careful plans, a lot of things went wrong
Although ...........................................................................................................
15. In spite of his age, Mr. Bensons runs seven miles before breakfast
Although ...........................................................................................................
16. In spite of the bad weather, the pilot will bring the plane down safely
Though ...........................................................................................................
17. Cars cause pollution but people still want them
Although ...........................................................................................................
18. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car
In spite ...........................................................................................................
19. They got wet to the skin because of heavy rain
It rained ...........................................................................................................
20. Not having enough money, I didn’t buy the computer
Because I ...........................................................................................................
21. The joke was funny, but no one laughed
Although ...........................................................................................................
22. The café was crowded, but we found a table
Although ...........................................................................................................
23. Since he was careless, Tim lost his job
Because of ...........................................................................................................
24. She was seriously ill but she enjoyed life very much
Although ...........................................................................................................
25. He crashed his car although he drove carefully
Despite ...........................................................................................................
26. Although the weather was very hot, they continued playing football
In spite of ...........................................................................................................

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V/ .....using suitable connectives ( but, so, as, because, although,.....)

1. The exam was quite hard, but they all passed it

-> they all .....

2. It began to rain , but the workers went on working

-> although.....

3. Ba ate a lot of food though he wasn't very hungry

-> Ba wasn't......

4. Even though he had a car , he still bought a new one

-> he had......

5. Lisa wants to go home because she fells sick

-> lisa fells.......

6. Since the weather was bad, our flight was delayed

-> the weather.....

7. Long didn't work hard, so he failed in the exam

-> Long failed......

8. The boy drove carelessly , so he caused the accident

-> since......

9. She still when to work in spite of her sickness

-> although....

10. Despite not felling well he tired to finish the work

-> Even.......

11. We decided to stay home because of the heavy rain

-> because it......

12. She divorced him due to his unkindness to their son

-> because he......

13. They tired hard, but they couldn't win the match

-> despite.......

14. He is humorous and generous, so we all love him

-> because of.....