1. We decided not to go out for a meal_______we were simply too tired.

a. but b. if c. because d. unless

2. Have you really go not money_______the fact that you've had a part time job this term?

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

3. We've been thinking about nothing else_______we bought our plane tickets.

a. until b. since c. so d. after

4. I'd go way somewhere_______I could afford to.

a. if b. in case c. as d. but

5. Wicky and I will be off to France________this term is over.

a. for b. as c. as soon as d. in spite of

6. We took lots of photo. We videoed the speeches________

a. but also b. however c. as well d. in addition

I. Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

1.We decided not to go out for meal _________ we were too tired.

A but                            B. because                  C. so                            D. and

2.My shoes are dirty. I’d better take them ________before I come in.

A. aways                     B. up                            C. on                           D. off

3.If you want to save money, you should ________he amount of water your family uses.

A. increase                  B. reduce                    C. adapt                      D. repair

4.Who is going to __________ your children when you’re at work?

A. look for                   B. look up                    C. look after                D. look out

5.Mary’s eyes are weak, __________, she has to wear glasses.

A. but                           B. however                  C. and                         D. therefore

6.If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest _________ the manufacturer directly.

A. contact                    B. contacting               C. to contact               D. be contacted

7.Our energy will soon come to an end if we don’t__________  it.

A. use                          B. save                        C. spend                      D. take

8.The children like to put ___________- nice clothes when they go out.

A. in                             B. off                           C. into                          D. on

9.I like bananas, __________my brother doesn’t.

A. because                  B. but                           C. and                         D. even though

10.Please turn __________ the gas. I want to cook my lunch.

A. over                        B. on                            C. in                             D. over

Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer. 1. I almost missed my flight A. although there was a long queue in the duty-free shop. C. despite D. because of they were too tired C. but D. if B. since 2. They decided not to go out for a meal A. so 3. She isn't tall B. because to play basketball. B. enough D. such other people think nice things about me. B. so as not to I need some money B. although his hard work, he could not finish the job. B. In spite of C. Because C so that D. as soon as 4. I want to be well-groomed A, in order to 5. I'm going to the bank A. because of D. despite 6 A. Despite of she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag. A. In order tlust BL. Although C. Because of 8. All people should join hand in protecting the environment better health. A. in order that B. when her poverty, she feels happy B. Because D. Because of 7. D). Since we can gain C because D. even though 9 A. Although 10. Tony went to work A. although D. In spite of he didn't feel very well. C despite B. because Exercise 5: Because/Because of/Although/Despite

• 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

Put in these word: although, because, but, if, in case, in order to, in spite of, so, so that, unless.

1) Olivia booked a babysitter _______ she could go out for the evening.

2) _______ it was late, Nick didn't seem in a hurry to leave.

3) They put video cameras in shops _______ stop people stealing things.

4) We decided not to go out for a meal _______ we were simply too tired.

5) Our room was very small, ________ we didn't really mind.

6) _______ you're ready, we can start now.

7) No one was watching the television, _______ I switched it off.

8) You can't drive a car ______ you've got a licence.

9) ______ having absolutely no talent, Guy became a popular TV personality and chat show host.

10) I think my answers are right, but can I just check them with yours _________ I've made a mistake?

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1. I went home early ________ I was feeling unwell

2. we decided not to go out for a meal _________ we were simply too tired

3. I coulden't get to seep _______ the noise

4. he only accepted the job _________ the salary , which was very high

5. sarah can't climb up the tree _________ her fear of heights

6. __________ his age , john was not hired ___________ he had the necessary qualifications

7. mary came to class late ________ her motorbike had a puncture