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I. Complete the sentences using the coordinating conjunctions from the box.
so but or and
1. You can go to the concert with me,..so........she could not go to the university
2. The first season of Vietnam Idol aired in 2007,.....and.....the fourth season aired in 2012
3. American Idol began in 2002,.....and.....quickly became grandest entertainment series with viewers in the hundreds of millions
4. He was a gifted composer,.....but.....he had to suffer poor health
5. The actress did not finished secondary school,.so.........she could not go to the university
II. Cobine each pair of sentences, using the coordinating conjunctions.
1. The concert was cancelled at the last minute. We had to stay home
=> the concert was cancelled at the last minute, so we had to stay home.
2. The artist played passionately and skillfully. At the end of his performance, he got the hearty applause from the audience
=> The artist played passionately and skillfully. At the end of his performance, he got the hearty applause from the audience
3. You can go with us to the event. You can stay home watching TV
=> You can go with us to the event, or you can stay home watching TV
4. His voice is beautiful. His performance is not skillful
=> His voice is beautiful, but his performance is not skillful
5. He is talented singer. He has prestige and responsibility
=> He is a talented singer, and he has prestige and responsibility
III. Using the ending: ing, ed, ful, less
1. The volunteer student are.........interested.........in teaching English in my school (interest)
2. Thank you much for your..........useful........advices (use)
4. I felt asleep because the lecture was so..........boring........(bore)
I. Complete the sentences using the coordinating conjunctions from the box.
so but or and
1. You can go to the concert with me,..........she could not go to the university (???)
2. The first season of Vietnam Idol aired in 2007,....and......the fourth season aired in 2012
3. American Idol began in 2002,.....and.....quickly became grandest entertainment series with viewers in the hundreds of millions
4. He was a gifted composer,.....but.....he had to suffer poor health
5. The actress did not finished secondary school,......so....she could not go to the university
II. Cobine each pair of sentences, using the coordinating conjunctions.
1. The concert was cancelled at the last minute. We had to stay home
=> The concert was cancelled at the last minute so we had to stay at home
2. The artist played passionately and skillfully. At the end of his performance, he got the hearty applause from the audience
=> Because the artist played passionately and skillfully, at the end of his performance, he got the hearty applause from the audience
3. You can go with us to the event. You can stay home watching TV
=> You can go with us to the event or you can stay home watching TV
4. His voice is beautiful. His performance is not skillful
=> His voice is beautiful but his performance is not skillful
5. He is talented singer. He has prestige and responsibility
=> He is talented singer and he has prestige and responsibility
III. Using the ending: ing, ed, ful, less
1. The volunteer student are........interested..........in teaching English in my school (interest)
2. Thank you much for your.........useful.........advices (use)
3. Peter is very........disappointed..........with his new house (disappoint)
4. I felt asleep because the lecture was so........boring.........(bore)
5. Look at that little girl! He's.........motheless.........(mother)
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Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite
2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy
A. but B. and C. or D. so
3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends
A. though B. since C. because of D. so that
4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. so
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct
10. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.
A. Eventhough Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.
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.
11. 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.
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.
12. We camt 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. Even though Trung had a bad cold, he went to the concert.
A. In spite of his bad cold, Trung went to the concert.
B. Trung had a bad cold because he went to the concert.
C. Trung went to the concert despite having a bad cold.
D. Trung had a bad cold. However, he went to the concert.
17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although
18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.
A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still
19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.
A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas
19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
24. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
25. The children slept well, despite _____.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
26. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.
A. despite B. though C. as though D. but
30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.
A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though
Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in parentheses
1. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)
=> Although she has plenty of money, she is very mean
2. They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)
=> Though they have a car, they rarely use it
3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (although)
=> Although he was innocent, he was sent to prison
4. He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though)
=> Even though he has a number of relatives living nearby, he never visits them
5. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy. (even though)
=> Even though she never takes any kind of exercise, she is quite fit and healthy
6.The keyboard wasn’t working well. She tried to finish the letter (although)
=> Although the keyboard wasn’t working well, she tried to finish the letter
7.The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)
=> Although the forecast said it would rain, it turned out to be a beautiful day
8.I’m no better. I’ve taken the bill. (even though)
=> Even though I've taken the bill, I'm no better
9. The traffic was bad. I arrived at the airport on time. (though)
=> Though the traffic was bad, I arrived at the airport on time
10. I didn’t get the job. I had all necessary qualifications. (though)
=> I didn’t get the job though I had all necessary qualifications
11. We enjoyed the vacation. It rained a lot. (although)
=> We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot
12. She felt sick. She went to work. (though)
=> Though she felt sick, she went to work
13. I was really tired. I couldn’t sleep. (even though)
=> Even though I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep
14. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (although)
=> Although he is very rich, he isn’t happy
15. She couldn’t answer the question. She is very intelligent. (though)
=> She couldn’t answer the question though she is very intelligent
16. He tried. He was not successful. (though)
=> Though he tried, he was not successful
17. His life is hard. He determined to study well. (although)
=> Although his life is hard, he determined to study well
18. He was wise and experienced. He was not taken in. (though)
=> Though he was wise and experienced, he was not taken in
Exercise 5: Complete the sentences with your own words:
1. Although my mom sings very well, she doesn't often sings =))
2. Although I study English very well, I can’t sing English song.
3. Sue didn’t come to my birthday party last Sunday though she promised to go .
4. Although my school is far from the city, many students choose to study here.
5. We really enjoyed the trip to the museum last week though we had to wait for more than two hours to visit it.
6. Although my sister can draw very beautifully, she has never joined any art contests .
Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences with the word given.
1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
=>In spite of having a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid
2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
=> Despite the fact that I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph
3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.
=>In spite of the quite cold weather, she wasn't wearing the coat
4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.
=> Despite the fact that we don’t like them very much, we thought we’d better invite them to the party
5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.
=>In spite of not speaking the language, I managed to make myself understand
6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.
=> Despite the heat, the room wasn’t warm
7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.
=>In spite of the fact that I’d met her twice before, I didn’t recognize her
8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.
=> Despite having known each other a long time, we’re not very good friends
9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.
=>In spite of Minh's illness, he still came to the meeting
10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.
=> Despite promising that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock
Exercise 9: Rewrite the sentences, using although or in spite of.
1. Although I was very tired, I didn’t sleep.
=> No matter how tired I was, I didn't sleep
2. Although I was hungry, I didn’t eat anything.
=> No matter how hungry I was, I didn’t eat anything
3. Although he felt unwell, he went on working.
=> No matter how unwell he felt, he went on working
4. Although he was disappointed, he tried to smile.
=> No matter how disappointed he was, he tried to smile
5. He still goes to school although he isn’t fine.
=> No matter how fine he isn't, he still goes to school
6. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.
=> Despite the low salary, he accepted the job
7. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
=> Though they quarrel each other, they remain the best of friends
8. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.
=> Although the weather was bad, they went out for dinner
9. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though he is old, he still leads an active life
10. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.
=> Though Ba worked hard, he failed his exam
11. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.
=> Although the rain was heavy, we decided to go to see the match
12. Although they lost, the home team played very well.
=> Despite losing, the home team played very well
13. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.
=>In spite of the rain, I still went to school on time
14. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.
=> Despite not being brilliant, she studies quite well
15. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.
=> Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well
16. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.
=> Even though the house isn’t nice, I like the garden
17. It was raining, but we went out.
=> Though it was raining, we went out
18. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.
=> Even though Bob is talkative, everyone likes him
19. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.
=> Though (Sai đề)
20. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.
=> In spite of the rain, we enjoyed the vacation
21. I couldn’t sleep though I was very tired.
=> Much as I was very tired, I couldn’t sleep
22. I didn’t get the job even though I was extremely qualified.
=> Despite being extremely qualified, I didn’t get the job
23. He ate all the fruits although they were green.
=>No matter how green the fruits were, he ate all of them
24. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
=>No matter how bad the weather was, the plane took off
25. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark.
=>No matter how dark the sky was, he took a lot of photographs
26. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.
=> Despite not earning much money, she spends like a millionaire
27. Tom will not pass the examination although he studies well.
=> In spite of studying well, Tom will not pass the examination
28. He is still fat though he has been on a diet for 2 years.
=> In spite of having been on a diet for 2 years, he is still fat
29. Although they lived in poverty, they were always happy.
=> No matter how poorly they lived, they were always happy
30. He got good jobs, he was not satisfied.
=> No matter what jobs he got, he was not satisfied
31. You do any job, you should do it devotedly.
=> Whatever job you do, you should do it devotedly
32. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
=> However good his English was, he wasn't chosen
33. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish.
=> Much as I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish
34. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
=> No matter how long you can use it, i won’t wear out
35. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.
=> Despite being severely disabled, Judy participated in many sports
36. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted.
=> Friendly as he seems, he’s not to be trusted
37. I admit he’s clever, but I don’t think he’ll this problem.
=> Clever as he is, I don’t think he’ll this problem
38. She never comes to the office on time although she gets up so early.
=> No matter how early she gets up, she never comes to the office on time
39. He had enjoyed the lively company of his friends in Edinburgh. All the same, his work, he felt, demanded solitude.
=> Much as he had enjoyed the lively company of his friends in Edinburgh, his work, he felt, demanded solitude
40. Come and sit down, whoever you are.
=> It doesn’t matter who you are, come and sit down
41. It doesn’t matter how hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis.
=> However hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis
42. No matter what he says, nobody believes him.
=> Whatever he says, nobody believes him
43. He always woke up early no matter how late he had gone to bed.
=> However late he had gone to bed, he always woke up early
44. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.
=> Busy as Melissa’s father was, he still played with her
45. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
=>In spite of being hungry, she didn't eat much
46. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.
=> Despite having much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine
47. We did the test well though it was difficult.
=>In spite of the difficult test, we did it well
48. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
=> Despite his strength, I’m not afraid of him
49. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
=>In spite of the bad weather, the plane took off
50. Though his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
=> Despite being good at English, he wasn’t chosen
51. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive in this city.
=>In spite of the narrow streets, many people drive in this city
52. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.
=> Despite being over sixty, Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses
53. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.
=>In spite of being on diet, he ate the chocolate cake
54. He studies very well though his life was hard at that time.
=> Despite his hard life, he studies very well at that time
Rewrite the following sentences without changing their original meanings
1. The question was so difficult that no students in my class could answer it
=> The question was too.....difficult for us to answer.....
2. I suddenly heard a loud bang during my dinner
=> When.....I suddenly heard a loud bang.......
3. Shakespeare wrote that play in 1450
=> That play......was written in 1450 .....
4. Nobody painted this house again
=> This house....isn't painted by anyone......
5. She last watched that performance in 2008
=> She hasn't....watched a movie since the last time in 2008......
6. It took him three hours to do the crossword
=> He spent.....three hours solving that crossword.......
7. The robber made her give him money
=> The robber forced....make her give money.......
8. I advise you to eat lots of fruits because it is good for your health
=> You'd better .........eat fruit because it is very healthy...........................
9. I advise you to do more volunteer work to help the poor
=> You ought...do donations to help those less fortunate than us........
10. It's a pity that you don't study hard
=> You wish....study hard....
11. It is tiring to hear his story about his trip to Egypt over and over again
=> I feel....tired hearing him talk about his trip to Egypt.....
12. It is a long time since he last talked to me
=> He hasn't....talked to me in a long time.......
1. At my dinner time, he came in to see me.
-> He came in to see me when I was having dinner
The rain began to fall during my walk in the country.
->While I was walking in the country, it began to rain
2. Peter finished his work then he went home. (By the time)
->By the time Peter went home, he had finished his work
3. I was trying to ring Dave and at the same time he was trying to ring me. (while)
->I was trying to ring Dave while he was trying to ring me
1.He ought to hire his father, who is too old to work.
2. When Daisy was ill, we came to visit her in the hospital.
3. We've had no news from him but we're still hope he will come soon.
4. Tom wants to travel around the world when he grows up.
5. My neighbor call to me about my children's bad behavior.
6. They sleep all day in the house last Saturday.
7. Daisy spend all her free time collecting foreign stamps.
8. My grandmother pick a black and white television to a color one.
9. At the class discussion we prepare our trip carefully.
10. My father pleased me to take part in my school English-speaking contest.
1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
à Despite _______being very disappointed, . Mary tried to keep calm _________________________________
2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
à In spite of _____the heavy rain, the explorers decided to continue their journey.___________________________________
3. Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position.
à Although ___he could do the job, he was not offered the position.____________________________________
5. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
à In spite of ___ being a poor student, tom studied very well._____________________________________
6. Although he often tells lies, the headmaster believes him.
à In spite of _____telling lies, he is believed by the headmaster ___________________________________
9. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave home.
à In spite of ______big storm, they decided to leave home.__________________________________
10. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
à Despite _______his bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university ___________
Exercise 2: Combine these sentences using: though, although, even though
1. Lion dancing is very popular in Viet Nam. My friend Anny does not enjoy it.
=> Although lion dancing is very popular in Viet Nam , my friend Anny does not enjoy it.
2. Bob always walks to work. He is living in the city.
=> Bob always walks to work though he is living in the city.
3. My house is near the beach. I rarely go swimming.
=> Even though my house is near the beach , I rarely go swimming.
4. My brother is working in Ha Noi. He comes home on every public holiday.
=> Although m y brother is working in Ha Noi , he comes home on every public holiday.
5. Paul is an Australian, he enjoys Vietnamese New year.
=> Though Paul is an Australian, he enjoys Vietnamese New year.
6 Most children go to see the firework show, Linh and Mai stay home watching TV.
=> Even though most children go to see the firework show, Linh and Mai stay home watching TV.
7. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health.
=> Although Nick used to smoke , he seems to be in good health.
8. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired.
=> I couldn't sleep though I was tired
9. Henry’s friend is a millionaire. He hates spending money.
=> Even though Henry’s friend is a millionaire , he hates spending money.
10. We couldn’t get tickets. We queued for an hour.
=> We couldn’t get tickets although we queued for an hour.
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1. Although it started raining, the music band still performed under the rain. (but)
-> _____It started raining, but the music band still performed under the rain __________________________________________________________________________
2. My father likes playing chess in his free time. He also likes reading books.
-> In free time, my father______likes playing chess and reading books______________________________________________________________
3. Building a true friendship takes time and constancy.
-> It takes time and constancy to build a true friendship_______________________________________________________________________
4. She needs some money to buy a book. she decides to work part-time.(using coordinating conjunctions )
->She needs some money to buy a book so she decides to work part-time ____________________________________________________________________________________
5. I had spent the whole day helping her, I felt too tired. .(using coordinating conjunctions )
-> ______ I had spent the whole day helping her so I felt too tired_________________________________________________________________________________
6. The boy was in difficulty, he tried his best to gain good scores in the contest.(using coordinating conjunctions )
->_____ The boy was in difficulty but he tried his best to gain good scores in the contest___________________________________________________________________________________
7. We can’t possibly work in this noise.
-> It’s .......impossible to work in this noise............................................................................
8. She was a pianist potential. Her parents persuaded her to become a singer in the future (using a coordinate conjunction)
->………She was a pianist potential although her parents persuaded her to become a singer in the future …………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. He could not afford to buy the car.
-> The car ……....us too expensive for him to buy...................................................................................................................................
10. She was feeling bad. She went to school and tried to concentrate. ( using a coordinate conjunction)
->………She was feeling bad but she went to school and tried to concentrate.…………………………………………………………………………………………