11. .............. she's got an English name, she is in fact Vietnamese.
A. Despite B. Although C. In spite of D. More than
12. . ................ you subtract 7 from 12, you will have 5.
A. Because B. If C. Though D. As
13. They left the house .............. saying good-bye to their mother.
A. before B. after C. during D. in
14. Mr. Young is not only healthy .................. also cheerful.
A. and B. both C. but D. with
15. The class discussion was short. …......., we gained some new knowledge from it.
A. However B. Moreover C. Although D. Therefore
16. The underground is cheap; ..................., it is faster than the train.
A. however B. moreover C. but D. though
17. ................ you study harder, you will not win a scholarship.
A. Unless B. Because C. If D. In order that
18. The country air is fresh. .................., it is not polluted.
A. However B. Moreover C. Whenever D. Beside
19. ................ she spoke slowly, I couldn't understand her.
A. Since B. Although C. If D. As
20. He never goes to bed .................... he finishes his homework.
A. unless B. when C. while D. if
__it it was a slight earthquake, it made many people frightened
A. Although B. Because C. Despite D. That
We can't go out because it is raining.
=>If
Ben is not intelligent enough to answer your question.
=>If
If you don't speak loudly, he won't hear anything.
=>Unless
*Practice: Complete the sentences with “because/as/since, if, unless, when, so”.1. We decided to go out for a meal ____________ we had no food at home.
2. He has a very important job ____________ he is particularly well-paid.
3. Can I borrow that book ____________ you’ve finished it?
4. You canh drive a car ____________ you've got a license.
5. No one was watching the television ____________ I switched the television off.
6. ____________ she changed a lot, we didn't recognize her.
7. ____________ you're ready, we can start now.
8. I'm going away for a few days. I’ll phone you ____________ I get back.
9. You should inform the police ____________ your bicycle is stolen.
10. Matthew went to bed ____________ it was too late to go out
* Practice: Rewrite the following sentences with BECAUSE / BECAUSE OF.
1. He couldn’t meet you because of being busy
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2. Nobody can do this test because of its difficulty
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3. She went to bed early because of her sickness
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4. Two cars canh pass each other because the road is narrow
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5. We spent the whole day in the garden because the weather is lovely.
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6. We can’t swim in this part of the river because the water is highly polluted.
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Ex: Although/ though/ even though it was raining, we went out.= We went out although/ though/ even though it was raining.
* Practice:
1. He is very rich. He is not happy. (although).
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2. He tried. He was not successful. (though).
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3. He got good jobs. He was not satisfied. (even though).
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4. He often tells lies. Mary believes him. (although).
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5. She can’t answer my question. She is very intelligent. (although).
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6. The weather changed, but the picnic went ahead as planned. (though).
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1) You should bring along a raincoat. It might rain
=> In case
2) Don't expect to be rich without working hard
=> Unless
3)This famous picture is worth thousands of puonds. It was damaged during the war
=> This famous picture
4) There is no life on the other planets because there is no air and water there
=> If
5) " Is there a taxi coming now?" asked my friend
=> My friend asked me
6) the cafr was crowded of people but we found a table
=> Although
II. Choose the best answer. 1. I turned the light on _______ the room was dark. A. although B. despite C. because D. because of 2. Edward came to the party _______ I asked him not to be there. A. despite B. even though C. if D. because 3. _______ you lend me the money for the trip, I won’t be able to go. A. Because B. If C. Unless D. Because of 4. All the seats on that flight are taken, but ______ there is a cancellation, I will call you. A. unless B. if C. although D. because 5. ______ Mary says she doesn’t need any help, I’ll help her anyway. A. Because B. Because of C. Even though D. In spite of 6. I will agree to tutor you _______ you promise to study hard. A. although B. if only C. only if D. unless 7. _______ the old man spoke very slowly and clearly, I couldn’t understand him at all. A. If B. However C. Since D. Although 8. She has worked as a secretary _______ she graduated from college. A. since B. before C. while D. until 9. If I had time, I _______ to the beach with you this weekend. A. will have gone B. will go C. would have gone D. would go 10. You ________ ring the bell; I have a key. A. must B. need not C. might not D. may 11. Which of the following animals and insects are in_________ of becoming extinct? A. danger B. endangered C. endanger D. dangerous 12. Hung studied very hard, _______ he still failed at the exam. A. and B. so C. although D. but 13. The old man is said _______ all his money to an old people’s home when he died. A. to have left B. to leaving C. have left D. to leave 14. The doctor decided to give her a thorough examination _______ he could identify the causes of her illness. A. so that B. unless C. after D. so as 15. “I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you.” “_______.” A. The same to you B. Have a nice day C. What a pity! D. What a lovely toy! Thanks. 16. I remember _______ to the hospital but nothing after that. A. taking B. being taken C. to be taken D. to take 17. Realizing he got lost, he started to _______ help. A. go for B. call at C. call for D. go to 18. Nowadays, women have to do most of the house keeping tasks _______ their husband’s share of the housework. A. although B. in spite of C. even though D. but 19. The price of fruit has increased recently, _______ the price of vegetables has gone down. A. whereas B. whether C. when D. otherwise 20. We didn’t go to the zoo yesterday________ the heavy rain. A. in spite of B. because of C. so D. because
1. It is not _______ to cook a lot of food for Tet because we can have good food all year round.
A. necessary B. necessarily C. necessity D. necessaries 2. It was stupid of you __________ the road without looking left and right.
A. to crossing B. crossing C. to cross D. cross
I. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
1. Tornadoes can suck up anything ________ is in their path.
A. what B. who C. that D. where
2. When the shaking first started, Yuki thought that it ______ just another standard aftershock.
A. is B. will be C. has D. was
3. I couldn’t sleep _______________________ very tired.
A. despite I was B. in spite of I was C. because of D. although I was
4. The weather _______________ for tomorrow is very worrying.
A. news B. foresee C. forecast D. foreman
5. He is always polite and _________________ towards his employees.
A. priority B. composes C. nominates D. considerate
6. Those buckets must be filled _______________ water for future use.
A. into B. on C. with D. by
7. Mary:” I’d like to congratulate you on your drawing, Tom! “ Tom: ________________
A. Yes, I think so C. It’s very good. B. Thanks, it’s O.K D. It’s very nice of you to say so
8. Tet is a festival which occurs ________ late January or early February.
A. at B. from C. on D. in
9. Scientists can usually ________ when a volcano will erupt.
A. mean B. estimate C. report D. predict
10. He is famous for his _________ . He is very helpful to those less fortunate than himself.
A. kind B. unkind C. kindly D. kindness
11. After a while Yuki realized that something __________ wrong once the shaking did not stop.
A. is B. has been C. was D. will be
12. Tet is a festival which _______________________in late January or early February.
A. holds B. celebrates C. decorates D. occurs
13. In Australia, a 120-km tropical storm is known as a ______________________.
A. hurricane B. tornado C. cyclone D. typhoon
14. Passover is celebrated by ____________________people.
A. English B. Vietnamese C. Japanese D. Jewish
15. Auld Lang Syne is a song ____________________is sung on New Year’s Eve.
A. when B. which C. where D. it
16. ______________Mr Pike is old and weak, he goes jogging every day.
A. Therefore B. Because C. Although D. However
17. Most earthquakes occur ____________________the Pacific Rim.
A. along B. around C. through D. over
18. His sense of humor distinguishes him _____________________others.
A. among B. between C. from D. with
19. “I suggest going to the seaside on the weekend.” – “_____________________.”
A. That’s a reason B. That’s a trip C. That’s a fine day D. That’s a good idea
20. Many people were injured when the building ______________ .
A. collapsed B. destroyed C. struck D. erupt
21. We will arrive ________ the morning of the sixth.
A. in B. for C. on D. at
22. Tuan was an effective ____ in that volunteer program. He spent his free time heping people.
A. active B. activist C. actor D. activity
23. The ___________ of the volcano was a terrible disaster .
A. prediction B. eruption C. cyclone D. shift
24. Thank you for your donation. It was very generous________________ you.
A. in B. at C. since D. of
25. Are they preparing for a military _________ to celebrate National Day?
A. parade B. celebration C. exhibition D. nomination
26. When tropical storm reaches 120 kilometers per hour, it is called a ___________ in America.
A. cyclone B. hurricane C. tornado D. typhoon
27. They went on walking _____________ it started to rain heavily.
A. so B. though C. because D. despite
28. The women and animals _____________ you saw on TV were from China.
A. that B. which C. whom D. who
29. “Thank you very much for that!” - “_______________.”
A. of course B. thank you C. I don’t mind D. Not at all
30. Let me congratulate you ______________ your nomination.
A. about B. for C. with D. on
31. ___________ Easter Day , many children and adults enjoy painting eggs.
A. On B. At C. During D. In
32. My friend Nigel, _____________ works in the City Bank, earns much more than I do.
A. that B. which C. who D. whose
33. “I suggest going to London for the weekend.”
A. That‘s fine day B. That‘s a good idea. C. That’s a trip. D. That‘s reason.
34. ________________ the man felt very tired, he did not stop working.
A. Though B. Because C. If D. Despite
35. ___________ a sudden shaking of the earth's surface that often causes a lot of damage.
A. Earthquake B. Tidal wave C. Typhoon D. Tornado
36. I think that nothing is more precious than __________________.
A. acquaintance B. parade C. damage D. freedom
37. Easter is a joyful festival which ____________ in late March or early April.
A. celebrates B. holds C. organizes D. occurs
38. Hurricane Andrew, _____swept through southern Florida in 1992, killed 41 people.
A. which B. that C. who D. both A and B
39. “That’s a delicious cake, my daughter.” “Thanks, Mom._____________.”
A. I’m a clever girl. B. Well done. C. It is very kind of you to say so. D. Yes, of course
1. He went out without an overcoat ________ it was so cold.
A. because B. so C. although D. therefore
2. The printer ___ has been repaired looks OK.
A. what B. whose C. which D. who
3. If I ________ in your shoes, I would never listen to James.
A. stand B. stood C. stands D. will stand
4. Passover is ____________ by Jewish people in Israel and many parts in the world.
A. celebrate B. to celebrate C. celebrating D. will stand
5. Our school often celebrates the traditional Day ________ January 9th .
A. for B. in C. on D. at
6. I met him ___________ the entrance to the village just this morning.
A. at B. to C. on D. in
7._ “ Would you like to have something to drink?” _ “_____________”
A. No thanks. I’m not thirsty. B. Yes, I’m thirty.
C. Thanks for your help D. Thanks, I’d like
8. – “Let me congratulate you on your nomination for an Oscar!” –“____________”
A. That’s right. B. Well done
C. That’s a good idea. D. It’s nice of you to say so.
