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I/ Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.

1. he is tired, he can’t work longer.
A. Because B. Even though C. Although D. Besides
2. it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because
3. it was late, we decided to take a taxi home.
A. Because B. Since C. Because of D. Although
4. you subtract 7 from 12, you will have 5.
A. Because B. If C. Though D. As
5. We couldn’t reach the house the road was flooded.
A. because B. because of C. if D. though
6. he has a headache, he has to take an aspirin.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
7. The flight had to be delayed the bad weather.
A. because B. Because of C. despite D. when
8. he comes to the theater with me, I shall go alone.
A. Because of B. Because C. Unless D. When
9. Take a map with you you lose your way.
A. so B. because C. although D. in case
10. rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games.
A. Even though B. Because C. Despite D. Because of
11. his illness, he had to cancel the appointment.
A. However B. Despite C. If D. Because of
12. Minh had a terrible headache. , he went to school.
A. However B. But C. Although D. Because
13. Tom has a bike, he always walks to school.
A. but B. because of C. because D. despite
14. My sister will take the plane she dislikes flying.
A. because B. so that C. although D. before
15. We decided to leave the party early it was boring.
A. due to B. because C. but D. and
II/ Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it remains the same meaning as the original
sentence.
1. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick.
Because of………………………………………………………………………….
2. She went to bed early because she felt tired.
Because of………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Ann didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.
Because of……………………………………………………………………………………
4. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard and methodically.
Because of…………………………………………………………………………………
5. Margaret stayed home because her mother was sick.
Because of………………………………………………………………………………
6. I like him because his father is kind to me.
Because of…………………………………………………………………………………….
7. I can’t study because it is noisy.
Because of……………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. I can’t eat these fruits because they are green.
Because of……………………………………………………………………………….
9. The train came late because it was foggy.
Because of………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.
Because of…………………………………………………………………………….
11. The train was late because the fog was thick.
Because of………………………………………………………………………………………….
12. We stopped our car because the traffic light turned red.
Because of……………………………………………………………………………………..
13. John got a bed cold because he smoked cigarettes.
Because of……………………………………………………………………………………….
14. John is fat because he eats so many chips.
Because of…………………………………………………………………………………….
15. They can’t go out because it is too cold outside.`
Because of…………………………………………………………………………………..
III/ Rewrite the sentences with the word given.
1.  Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
=>In spite of ..................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................
3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.
=>In spite of ..................................................................................................................................................................................
4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................
5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.
=>In spite of ..................................................................................................................................................................................
6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................
7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.
=>In spite of ..................................................................................................................................................................................
8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................
9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.
=>In spite of ..................................................................................................................................................................................
10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................
11. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................
12. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
=> Though ......................................................................................................................................................................................
13. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.
=> Although ..................................................................................................................................................................................
14. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though ...........................................................................................................................................................................
15. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.
=> Though ......................................................................................................................................................................................
16. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.
=> Although ..................................................................................................................................................................................
17. Although they lost, the home team played very well.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................
18. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.
=>In spite of ..................................................................................................................................................................................
19. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................
20. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.
=> Although ..................................................................................................................................................................................