Exercise about although-because

1. Complete the sentences with although or in spite of
1. ………………. we are a small country, we sell almost a hundred machines a
month.
2. ………………. all the difficulties, the project started on time and was a success.
3. ………………. we were warned against doing so, we went ahead with the project.
4. ………………. his lack of experience, he became a successful businessman.
5. ………………. being by far the oldest player, he scored three goals.
6. ………………. he’s millionaire, he drives a second-hand car.
7. ………………. all my careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.
8. ………………. I had planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
9. I love music ………………. I can’t play a musical instrument.
10. ………………. being very tired, we carried on walking.
Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi
1. I couldn't do the test although it was easy.
→ Despite
2. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can't cure lung cancer.
→ In spite of
3. Although my friend doesn't have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.
→ In spite of
4. Despite not speaking English well, Mai decided to live in London.
→ Although
5.In spite of the cold weather, we all wore shorts.
→ Even though
6.In spite of her broken leg, she managed to get out of the car.
→ Even though
7.Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.
→ Though

2. 8. In spite of playing well, our team lost the game.
→ Although
Viết lai câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi
1. Peter didn't go to school yesterday because he was sick.
→ Because of
2.Because the condition of the house was bad, the city council demolished it.
→ Because of
3. Because of studying very well, he got scholarship.
→ Because
4. Because of not trying his best, he failed the exam.
→ Because
5.Because of the high prices, we decided to stay at home instead of going to the
movie.
→ Because
6.The students arrived late because of the heavy rain.
→ Because
7.Because the job was stressful, she decided to quit it.
→ Because of
8.Because of being late for the meeting, I missed the most important part.
→ Because
9.Because the party is noisy, I can't hear what you are saying.
→ Because of
Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of ______________________________________
2. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite ________________________________________
3. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
In spite of ______________________________________
4. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite ________________________________________
5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
Although _______________________________________

3. 6. He didn’t win an Oscar for Best Actor although he performed excellently.
Despite ________________________________________
Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning
1. Although Bean is not an intelligent children, he can speak English very well
⇒ Despite / In spite of .........
2. Because Phuong was tall, she never wear high heals
⇒ Because of .........
3. Because the wind was so heavy, I couldn’t go to home
⇒ Because of .........
4. Her mother asked her to go stay at home because she was headache
⇒ Because of .........
5. She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad.
⇒ Because of .......
6. Although he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful business man.
⇒ Despite .......
7. Because of the cheap price, my wife insists on buying the Tivi.
⇒ Because .......
8. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school.
⇒ Despite / In spite of .......
9. Because I studied hard, I passed the exam.
⇒ Because of .......
10. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fast.
⇒ Despite / In spite of .........
11. Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house.

4. ⇒ Because of ..........
12. Because the rain was so heavy, I couldn't go to school.
⇒ Because of ..........
Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.
1. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although
B. despite
C. and
D. because
2. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite
B. in spite of
C. because of
D. though
3. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite
B. in spite of
C. although
D. A and B
4. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though
B. although
C. even though
D. all are correct

5. 5. ___________ an all- star cast, Hotel Artemis was a total box- office failure.
A. Because of
B. Although
C. Despite
D. In spite
6. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early ____________ being very tired.
A.despite of
B. in spite of
C. although
D. because
7. _____________ he spent much money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
A. Even
B. But
C. Although
D. Despite
8. We didn’t find it funny_____________it was a comedy.
A.in spite of
B. despite
C. although
D. but
Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.
1. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.
A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr. Ba was late for the meeting.
B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr. Ba was late for the meeting.

6. C. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi.
D. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi.
2. We came to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy.
A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time.
B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.
C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.
D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time.
3. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.
B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
D. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it.
4. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.
A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy the car she likes.
B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.
C. The car is too expensive for her to buy.
D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot.
5. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.
A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
C. Sue wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill.
D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.
6. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.
A. Even though Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.

7. B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French.
C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.
D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris.