I/ Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets:
1. Mary came to class late. Her motorbike had a puncture. ( Because).
2. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health. ( although).
3. We couldn't get tickets. We queued for an hour. ( in spite of).
4. She earned her living by selling newspaper. She got a B. A. degree. ( even though).
5. I enjoy the fim. The story was silly. (in spite of).
6. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. ( despite).
7. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. ( although).
8. They have very little money. They are happy. ( in spite of).
9. I couldn't sleep. I was tired. ( despite).
10. I didn't get the job. I had all the necessary qualifications. ( in spite of).
11. Laura wants to play. She feels afraid. ( in spite of the fact that).
12. I'm no better. I' ve taken the pills. ( despite the fact).
13. Henry's friend is a millionaire. He hates spendng money. ( despite).
14. I' d met her twice before. I didn't recognize her. ( although).
15. The good were never delivered. We had received the promise. ( despite).
16. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. ( in spite of).
17. We understand him in spite of his strong accent. ( although).
18. Although he is healthy, he is not spoiled. ( despite).
19. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. (although).
20. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. ( despite).
21. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (although).
22. Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. ( Despite)
23. In spite of Lee's Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (Although)
24. My friend ate the chocolate cake even thugh she was on a diet. (Despite)
25. In spite of headache, he enjoy the film. (Although)
II/ Rewrite these sentences, using because:
1. Due to the cold weather, we stayed home.
2 Most people hear jogging is a good exercise, so they begin to jog.
3. People like to live in this country because of it's healthy climate.
4. A computer can be used for various purposes, so it becomes very popular now a days.
5. Stacey retired in 1987, partly because of ill health.
6. We were late for the meeting due to the heavy traffic.
7. Harry had to stay in hospital because of his broken leg.
8. Our leader couldn't attend the meeting, so it was canceled.
9. The young couple decided not to the buy the house because of it's dilapidated condition.
10. I always enjoyed mathematics in high school, so I decided to major in it in college.
III.
1. Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap.
Because of ..................................................................................... .
2. Since he was careless, Tom lost the game.
Because of ..................................................................................... .
3. Although she behaves well, no one loves her.
Despite ............................................................................................ .
4. Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year.
Because ........................................................................................... .
5. Mary was worried because Tom was late.
Because of ....................................................................................... .
6. Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.
Because of ........................................................................................ .
7. I came here because I want the English course.
Because of ......................................................................................... .
8. I went to school although it was hot.
Despite ................................................................................................ .
9. Because the dust in the room, I can't go it.
Because of ........................................................................................... .
10. Because of too much smoke, we have to wear masks.
Because ................................................................................................. .
Exercise1:
1)Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap.
=>Because of...cheapness, many people began to wearing jeans....
2)Since he was careless,Tom lost the game.
=>Because of......Tom's carelessness, he lost the game........
3)Although she behaves well,no one loves her.
=>Despite....behaving well , no one loves her
4)Because of the cold weather,the crops are late this year.
=>Because ..the weather is cold......
5)Mary was worried because Tom was late.
=>Because of...Tom's lateness, mary was worried...
6)Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.
=>Because of...Tom's bad leg, he walked slowly...
7)I came here because I want the English course.
=>Because of...wanting the English course, I came here...
8)I went to school although it was hot
=>Despite..the hot weather, I went to school....
9)Because of the dust in the room,I can't go in.
=>Because there is the dust in the room, I can't go in
10)Because of too much smoke,we have to wear masks.
=>Because......there is too much....
Exercise2:Điền although,in spite of/despite.
1)although the weather was bad,we enjoyed our trip.
2)The children slept well depite the noise.
3)in spite of earning a low salary,Linda gave money to her parents.
4)John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town.
5)Julie failed the exam in spite of working very hard.
6)although it was cold,she didn't put on her coat.
7)Tom went to work depite not feeling very well.
8)Anna never learned the language although she lived there for two years.
Exercise1:
1)Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap.
=>Because of......jeans' price, many people began to wear them........
2)Since he was careless,Tom lost the game.
=>Because of.......his carelessness, Tom lost the game.......
3)Although she behaves well,no one loves her.
=>Despite........her good behavior, no one loves her........
4)Because of the cold weather,the crops are late this year.
=>Because ......the weather is cold, the crops are late this year........
5)Mary was worried because Tom was late.
=>Because of......Tom's being late, Mary was worried........
6)Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.
=>Because of.......his bad leg, Tom walked slowly.......
7)I came here because I want the English course.
=>Because of......the English course, I came here........
8)I went to school although it was hot
=>Despite........the hot weather, I went to school........
9)Because of the dust in the room,I can't go in.
=>Because .......there is dust in the room, I can't go in.......
10)Because of too much smoke,we have to wear masks.
=>Because.........there is too much smoke, we have to wear masks.........
Exercise2:Điền although,in spite of/despite.
1) Although the weather was bad,we enjoyed our trip.
2)The children slept well despite the noise.
3) Despite earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents.
4)John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town.
5)Julie failed the exam in spite of working very hard.
6) Although it was cold,she didn't put on her coat.
7)Tom went to work despite not feeling very well.
8)Anna never learned the language although she lived there for two years.