Đề: Viết lại câu nghĩa ko thay đổi:

1. Because I am tired, I can't go to school today(so)

2. Although the film is boring, we see it to the end (but)

3. Hoa is hard-working, so she can get a lot of good marks (because)

4. Nam is sporty but he can't play any sports well (although)

5. We can't go out anh watch the live show because she weathet is could (because of)

6. Though the film is interesting, he feels asleep

=> In spite of ...........................

II. Choose the correct answer for each sentence:

1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.

a. In spite of b. Because c. Because of d. Although

2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

a. Despite b. Because c. Because of d. As

3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.

a. Although b. Because of c. In spite of d. Because

4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.

a. because b. because of c. Even though d. in spite of

5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.

a. Even though b. In spite of c. Since d. As

6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.

a. since b. as c. because d. in spite of

7. ____________ the meeting’s at 2:00, I won’t be able to see you.

a. Although b. In spite of c. Because d. Because of

8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.

a. because b. because of c. since d. as

9. I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications

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

10. It’s unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.

a. in spite of b. despite c. due to d. a & b are correct

11. Many people don’t want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted

a. but b. because c. and d. though

12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.

a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if

13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on

a. In spite of it was storm b. Although there was a storm

c. Because ut stormed d. Due to it storms

14. He stopped working because he was too tired

a. because of his tiredness b. since being tired

c. for tired d. although his tiredness

15. His teacher got angry because he behaved badly

a. so that he behaved badly b. even though he behaved badly

c. because of his bad behaviour d. because of his behaviour

16. Although the traffic was heavy, he managed to get to the office in time.

a. In spite of the traffice was heavy b. Because of the heavy traffice

c. In spite of the heavy traffice d. Due to the traffice was heavy

17. I would have been on time if I hadn’t stopped at the post office

a. I was on time even tough I stopped at the post office b.I wasn’t on time because I stopped at the post office

c. I didn’t stop at the post office, but I was late. D. all of the above

18. I have still got the camera because no one has claimed it

a. because it hasn’t been claimed b. because of not claiming on it

c. because of no claim has been made on it d. because it has been claimed by no one

20. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work. In spite of ____________

a. the serious ill, he was determined to finish his work b.be ill seriously, he was determined to finish his work

c.his serious ill,he wasdetermined to finish hiswork d.he wasill seriously,he wasdetermined to finish his work

21. Although they were very poor, the children seemed happy.

a. The children seemed happy because they were very poor b.The children were very poor,so they seemed happy

c.Despite their poverty, the children seemed happy d.he children seemes happy whether they were poor /rich

22. Because of his bad leg, he walked slowly.

a. Because his leg was bad, he walked slowly b. Because his bad leg, he walked slowly

c. If his leg was bad, he walked slowly d. Although his leg was bad, he walked slowly

23. I got to class on time _________ I had missed my bus.

a. even though b. nevertheless c. because d. despite

9. He didn't arrive until 9 o'clock although he promised that he wouldn't be late. (using in spite of)

10. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work.

In spite of_____________________________________________________________________

11. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired.

Because of ___________________________________________________________________

12. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.

Because of ____________________________________________________________________

13. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.

Because ­______________________________________________________________________

Rewrite the folowing sentences without changing the meaning of the root ones 1. He couldn't meet you because of being busy(because) 2. She can't work hard because she is very old((because ) 3. She went to bed early because of her sickness(because) 4. He likes her because she is very beautiful (because of) 5. Nobody can do this test because of its difficulty(because) 6. He couldn't go to school because he was very poor (because of) 7. Two cars can't pass each other because of narrow road(because) 8. We spent the whole day in the garden because of lovely weather (because) 9. I can't buy this bike because i don't have enough money( because) 10. Tom will not pass the examination though he studies well(despite) 11. Despite not having enough money, we decided to have a party (though) 12. He took a lot of photos though the sky was dark( in spite of) 13. Our guests arrived late because of the heavy rain( because) 14. Because of his friend's absence, he had to copy the lesson for her( because) 15. This girl is ignorant because she is lazy(because of) 16. My friend was absent because of his illness(because) 17. Julia doesn't go to school because she is ill( because of her) 18. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job( in spite of) 19. The little girl crossed the street although the traffic was heavy(in spite of) 20. Not having enough money, i didn't buy the computer(because) 21. Although the weather was very hot, they continued playing football( in spite of) 22. Despite the rain, they went to the football match (although) 23. Kate never learnt Spanish. She lived in Spain for years ( though) 24. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella(although) 25. David smokes. He seems to be in good health (although) 26. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fastb( despite/in spite of) 27. Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house( because of) 28. Because the rain was so heavy, i couldn't go to school( because of) 29. His father asked him to go stay at home because he was sick(because of) 30. Because there was an accident, i was late(because of) 31. She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad( because of)

rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the root ones

1. he couldn't meet you because of being busy(because)

2. she can't work hard because she is very old(because of)

3. she went to bed early because of her sickness(because)

4. he likes her because she is very beautiful(because of)

5. nobody can do this test because he was very poor(because of)

6. he couldn't go to school because he was very poor(because of)

7.two cars can't pass each other because of narrow road(because)

8. we spent the whole day i the garden because of lovely weather(because)

I. Rewrite:

1. We can’t swim in this river because the water is polluted.

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

2. We can’t come to the party on time since there are a lot of trafficon the streets.

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

3. Although he was sick, he wanted to go out. ( but)

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

4. I can’t buy this bike because I don’t have enough money. ( therefore)

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

5. He failed the exam as he didn’t learn lessons.

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

6. I can’t go to school to day because I have a toothache.

Since................................................................. .........................................................................

7. Nobody can answer this question because of its difficult.

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

8. He can’t play basketball because of his height.

Because he ................................................................................................................................

9. He can’t meet you because of being busy.

Since ..................................................................................................................................

1. The wether was bad, but they decided to go for a pinic.

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

1. It is raining, so we decide to postpone our trip.

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

1. I felt tired but I had to finish this work.

Though ...................................................................................................................................

1. She can’t work hard because she is old.

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

tim loi sai:

18. Although he worked very hard , he still cannot earn enough money to support the family.

19. I wanted to give him some money after he helped me with the car although he absolutely refused to accept it.

20. Everyone is ready for the discussion, in spite of him.

21. Is her children a boy or a girl?

22. He failed the examination because of he didn't study hard enough.

23. In spite of I was tired, I managed to finish the work.