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I. Rewrite each sentence or question so it has the same meaning
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of
_____________________________________________________
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
Because of ____________________________________________________
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite
_______________________________________________________
4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
In spite of ____________________________________________________
5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
Because of
____________________________________________________
6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite ______________________________________________________
7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
Despite ______________________________________________________
8. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
Although _____________________________________________________
9. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
In spite of ____________________________________________________
10. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though ______________________________________________
1. Bong-Joon-Ho directs the flim Parasite
=> The.....................................................
2. We have learnt English for 7 years
=> We began...............................................
3. She could not go to work because she was infected with Covid-19
=> Because of..................................................................
4. They will send these letters tomorrow
=>These....................................................
5. Her brother usually walked to school when she was in grade 5 (to)
=>.........................................................................................................
6. I last saw Titanic 5 years ago
=> I have.............................................
7. He finds it diffcult to learn by heart this rule
=> It................................................................
1. I am sorry i disturbed you. I did not know you were busy
→ If....
2. It might rain. if it does, everyone can eat inside
→ If....
3. Margaret was not injured in the crash because she was wearing a seat belt.
→ If....
4. I have to work tomorrow evening, so i can not meet you
→ If....
1. They are too busy, so he couln't meet them -> because of..........................
2.Minh had a bad cold but he came to class. -> despite..................
3. Money iss a bad master, but it is a good servant -> despite
4.No matter how hard he tried , he could not change her mind -> although ...............
5.The old man always enjoys swimming even though the weather is rough -> despite........
6.The party was far from here,but we came there -> despite...............
7.The plane took off though the weather was bad -> despite..........
8. though he comes home late,shw waits for him for dinner -> he comes......
9.Though i like the color of the hhat, i do not like it shape - > I like.......
Tim lỗi sai và sửa lại
1. He drinks a lot of mineral water in a day
2.She was not used to go to church when she was a little girl
3.Because the barrier on the road , we could not get near the car
4.I was serious ill,so i had to stay at home for two days
5. We will give the best students rewards in the end of the meeting
6.Although th shop closed early, i could not buy anything for my mother
7.Most of doctors agree that smoking can cause lung cancer
1) He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.
ðDespite
2) All teachers love him because his conduct is good.
ðBecause of
3) The flights was not delayed though it was foggy.
ðIn spite of
4) We couldn’t study because it was noisy.
ð Because of
5) Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
ðDespite
Exercise: Put because/ since/ as or Because of/ due to/ owing to/ on account of/ as a result of: It was difficult to deliver the letter ……………………………the wrong address. ………………….there is an oil shortage.We have to cut down on our driving Rescue attempts were temporarily stopped ………………………..the bad weather. They visited their friends often …………………….they enjoyed their company. ………………his illness.Paul could not go to the football game Marcella was awarded a scholarship…………………………her superior ability. Nobody ventured outdoors ……………………………the hurricane warnings. ……………. the air is purer there.We plan to spend our vacation in the mountains We have to drive around the bay ……………..the bridge was destroyed in the storm. The chickens have died …………………the intense heat.
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?
