Conjunctions

A. Although/ despite/ inspite of

Ex1: Viết lại câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi

1. I couldn't do the test although it was easy.
→
Despite .........................................................................................................................................
.
2. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can't cure lung cancer.
→ In spite
of ......................................................................................................................................
3. Although my friend doesn't have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.
→ In spite
of ......................................................................................................................................
4. Despite not speaking English well, Mai decided to live in London.
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Although ......................................................................................................................................
.
5. Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty.
→
Although ......................................................................................................................................
.
6. In spite of the cold weather, we all wore shorts.
→ Even
though ..................................................................................................................................
7. In spite of her beauty and intelligence, nobody likes her.
→ Even
though ..................................................................................................................................
8. In spite of her broken leg, she managed to get out of the car.
→ Even
though ..................................................................................................................................
9. Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.
→
Though ........................................................................................................................................
..
10. In spite of playing well, our team lost the game.
→
Although ...................................................................................................................................

Ex2: tìm lỗi sai

1. Despite(A) it was raining(B) heavily, they decided(C) to go on their planned(D) hike.

 2. Although(A) the fact that the lecture was intellectually(B) stimulating, the
complexity(C) of the concepts left many students(D) bewildered.
3. He completed(A) the marathon in spite(B) suffering from severe(C) cramps midway
through(D) the race.
4. She excelled(A) in her studies(B), in spite of she faced(C) numerous personal
challenges(D).
5. Despite(A) she had reservations(B) about the plan, she decided(C) to give it a try
nonetheless(D).

Ex3: viết lại câu

6. It was late. He insisted on finishing his work before going to bed. (although)

→ __________________________________.
7. They decided to go for a walk in the park. There was a heavy rain. (in spite of)

→___________________________________.
8. He picked it up quickly. It was his first time skiing. (even though)

→ ___________________________________.
9. They faced criticism. They continued with their innovative approach. (despite)

→____________________________________.
10. The test was challenging. He scored well. (though)

→____________________________________.

B. Because/ since/ as/ becasue of

Ex1: - Viết lai câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi
1. Peter didn't go to school yesterday because he was sick.
→ Because
of.....................................................................................................................................
2. Because the condition of the house was bad, the city council demolished it.
→ Because
of.....................................................................................................................................
3. Because of studying very well, he got scholarship.
→
Because ........................................................................................................................................
.
4. Because of not trying his best, he failed the exam.
→
Because ........................................................................................................................................
.
5. Because my car broke down on the high way, I was late for the work.
→ Because
of.....................................................................................................................................
6. Because of the high prices, we decided to stay at home instead of going to the movie.
→
Because ........................................................................................................................................
.
7. The students arrived late because of the heavy rain.
→
Because ........................................................................................................................................
.
8. Because the job was stressful, she decided to quit it.
→ Because
of ....................................................................................................................................
9. Because of being late for the meeting, I missed the most important part.
→
Because ........................................................................................................................................
.
10. Because the party is noisy, I can't hear what you are saying.
→ Because
of....................................................................................................................................
Ex2: sắp xếp lại câu

11. tired / she / is / slept / late / because / she / very / last night.
12. the / cancelled / game / due to / weather / bad / was.
13. since / you / studying / have / well / been / you / will / pass / the / exam.
14. heavy / as / the / train / delayed / was / traffic.
15. his / John / promotion / got / hard / work / due to.
Ex3: Viết lại câu dùng Because hoặc Because of.
16. Because I studied hard, I passed the exam.
=> Because of ________________________.
17. Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house.
=> Because of _____________________________.
18. She is a beautiful girl so her husband loves her very much.
=> Because of ______________________________________.
19. His father asked him to go stay at home because he was sick.
=> Because of ______________________________________.
20. She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad.
=> Because of _____________________________________________.
21. Because there was an accident, I was late.
=> Because of _______________________.
22. Because the rain was so heavy, I couldn’t go to school.
=> Because of _________________________________.
 23. Because of the cheap price, my wife insists on buying the Tivi.
=> Because __________________________________________.
24. Not having enough money, I didn’t buy the computer.
=>Because __________________________________________.
25. Our guests arrived late because of the heavy rain.
=>Because it rained heavily, Our guests arrived late.
C. Either...or/ neither...nor/not only...but also/ both...

Ex1: Viết lại câu theo gợi ý

1. Jim is on holiday and so is Carol. (Both)
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2. George doesn't smoke and he doesn't drink. (Neither)
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3 Jim hasn't got a car Carol hasn't got a car, either. (Neither)
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4. It is a very boring film. It is very long too. (Not only)
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5. She didn't write and she didn't phone. (Neither)
→ ...............................................................................................................................................
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6. His parents as well as his brother are going to Halong Bay next Sunday. (Both)
→ ...............................................................................................................................................
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7. Helen lost her passport at the airport. She also lost her wallet there. (Not only)
→ ...............................................................................................................................................
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8. I haven't got time to go on holiday and I haven't got any money. (Either/Neither)
→ ...............................................................................................................................................
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9. On Friday evening, sometimes I go to the cinema, sometimes I stay at home and watch
TV. (Either)
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10. She was really frightened when hearing the noise from the forest and so did I. (Both)/
(Together
with)
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11. I like Tom and I also like Peter. (both)
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12. It is the cheapest as well as the nicest watch. (Not only)
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13. I don't like either horror film or action film. (Neither)
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14. He doesn't come on time and his wife doesn't come on time. (Neither)
→ ...............................................................................................................................................
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15. I like neither watching TV nor reading a novel before going to bed. (Either)
→ ...............................................................................................................................................
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16. They can't begin working on Monday. They can't begin working on Wednesday.
(Neither)/
(Either)
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17. My sister didn't watch TV last night. She didn't listen to music last night. (Either)
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