BECAUSE – ALTHOUGH

CLAUSE (S + V) PHRASE (N/ Ving)

REASON Because/ Since/ As + S + V Because of/ Due to + N/ V-ing
bởi vì, vì * Because of + the fact that + S + V
He came ten minutes late because he missed Jane worried because of the rain
the first bus = Because of the fact that it rained, Jane worried.

1. __because ___ Carol told me, .... 5. _because of___ repeated warnings that the
product is unsafe, customers stop buying it.
2. ______ because of___ the heavy
6. __because of ____ his absence from class
rain, yesterday, he couldn’t understand the lesson.
3. ____because ___ he didn’t
explain, ....
4. ____because of ___ not having your
phone number, I didn’t call you.

* trong câu có Because sẽ không có So:

Because ___A___, _____B_____ = ____A______ , so ____B_____
- Because he studied very hard, he passed the exam with high results.
 He studied very hard, so he passed the exam with high results.

CONCESSION Although/ Even though + S + V Despite/ In spite of + N/ V-ing

mặc dù * Despite/ In spite of + the fact that + S + V
Although the weather was very bad, we had a Despite the bad weather, we went sailing.
picnic

1. ___although ____ they were poor, they lived

happily.
2. ___despite __ his injury, he continues the
game.
3. __despite ____ the rain, he went out without
raincoat.
4. __although ___ he missed the train, he came
to work on time.

* trong câu có ALTHOUGH sẽ không có BUT:

Although ___A___, _____B_____ = ____A______ , but ____B_____
- Although everyone played well, our team lost the game.
 Everyone played well, but our team lost the game.

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Trả lời 2 câu hỏi
1. Mệnh đề hay cụm từ?
2. Có trái ngược nhau về nghĩa không?
1. he has a headache, he has to take an aspirin.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
2. The flight had to be delayed the bad weather.
A. because B. Because of C. despite D. when
3. he comes to the theater with me, I shall go alone.
A. Because of B. Because C. Unless D. When
4. . rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games.
A. Even though B. Because C. Despite D. Because of
5. his illness, he had to cancel the appointment.
A. However B. Despite C. If D. Because of
6. My sister will take the plane she dislikes flying.
A. because B. so that C. although D. before
7. We decided to leave the party early it was boring.
A. due to B. because C. , but D. and
8. The students arrived late_________ the traffic jam.
A. because B. owing to= because of C. despite D. so
9. he missed the first bus, he came ten minutes late.
A. Since = because B. Although C. However D. Therefore
10. his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. In spite of B. Because of C. If D. Although
11. It was difficult to deliver the letter ________the sender had written the wrong address on the envelope.
A. though B. but C. so D. because
12. it rained heavily, I went to school on time.
A. However B. But C. Although D. Because
13. They live happily ______.
A. because they have no money B. though they are rich
C. in spite of their poverty D. because of their poor
14. Cars cause pollution but people still want them.
A. Because cars cause pollution, people want them.
B. Despite the fact that cars cause pollution, people want them.
C. Cars cause pollution although people want them
D. Cars cause pollution because people still want them.
15. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast.
A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite
16. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
17. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury.
A. because of B. despite C. though D. because
18. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise
A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of
19. ___________ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.
A. Because of B. Because C. Despite D. Though
20. ___________ having little money, they are happy.
A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. Because
21. _________ his poor health, Mr. Brown still works hard to support his family.
A. Despite of B. Despite C. Although D. Because of
22. I gave up the job ________ the attractive salary.
A. because B. because of C. although D. despite
23. _________ my father is old, he still goes jogging.
A. Although B. Because C. So that D. Despite
24. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.
A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
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C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
25. Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.
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. Although Bill took a taxi, he can’t come to the concert in time.
26. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.
A. Although William suffers from a bad cold, he went to school.
B. Although William suffered from a bad cold, he went to school.
C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold.
D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.
27. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
A. Despite he tried hard, he didn’t succeed. B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
C. In spite of trying hard, he didn’t succeed. D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.
28. He was very tired but he kept on working.
A. Despite he was very tired, he kept on working. B. In spite of he was very tired, he kept on working.
C. Though his tiredness, he kept on working. D. Although he was very tired, he kept on working.
29. Although he is rich, he feels unhappy.
A. He feels unhappy because of his richness. B. He feels unhappy, so he is rich.
C. Despite his richness, he feels unhappy. D. He feels unhappy because he is rich.
30. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard
C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work
31. Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip.
A. Because of the rain B. Though it is raining
C. Despite of the heavy rain D. Though it rained
32. Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well.
A. that he did not feel very well B. despite of the fact not feeling well
C. because he did not feel very well D. despite not feeling very well
33. ________ my father is old, he still goes jogging.

A. although B. Since C. Despite D. In spite of

34. _________ the rain, we postpone our picnic.

A. because B. because of C. although D. In spite of

35. He refused to give up work ______ he won a million pounds.

A. despite B. as though C. even though D. however

36. ________ it was raining heavily, he went out without a raincoat.

A. in spite B. in spite of C. However D. although

37. ________ the wet weather, the football match went ahead.

A. In spite of B. Although C. Though D. However

38. Although he took a taxi, Tom still arrived late for the concert.

A. Tom arrived late for the concert because he took a taxi.

B. Tom arrived late for the concert because of a taxi

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C. In spite of taking a taxi, Tom still arrived late for the concert.

D. Although Tom took a taxi, He can’t come to the concert in time.

39. We cannot see the road ________ the fog.

A. because B. although C. because of D. in spite of
40. These boys were punished ______ they went to school late.
A. because B. because of C. even though D. in spite of
41. I can’t ride my bicycle ______ there isn’t any air in one of the tires.
A. despite B. because C. although D. but
42. I got to class on time __________ I had missed my bus.
A. even though B. nevertheless C. because D. despite
43. Brian used to be an active person, but now he has to limit his activities ____ problems with his heath.
A. nevertheless B. because of C. although D. in spite of
44. We couldn’t sleep last night ______ the noise next door.
A. although B. since C. because D. because of
45. I did it _______ they asked me to.
A. so B. because C. because of D. the reason
46. Daisy was late ______ her car was broken down.
A. because B. because of C. if D. whether
47. _____ he can’t afford a car, he goes to work by bicycle.
A. Because B. As C. Since D. All are correct.
48. They were sacked _____ their carelessness.
Sack = dismiss = fire (v): sa thải
A. because B. because of C. although D. despite
49. The boy was punished _____ they went to school late.
A. because B. because of C. so D. although
50. He lost his job _____ his laziness.
A. because B. because of C. if D. although