EXERCISES
1. In spite of having different characters, we are close friends.
We are close friends although ……………………………
2. Though Tuan took a taxi, he still arrived late
Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………
3. In spite of having a bad cold, Minh went to school
Though…………………………………………………………………………
4. Despite his intelligence, he does not study well
Even……………………………………………………………
5. Although Lan was very tired, she couldn’t sleep
In spite of……………………………………………………………….
6. Despite having very little money, they are very happy
Even though………………………………………………………………..
7. In spite of his age, Mr. Nam runs 5 km every day
Although……………………………………………………………..
8. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite …………………………………………………………………
9. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
Because of ………………………………………………………………
10. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite …………………………………………………………………
11. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
Although …………………………………………………………………
12. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
In spite of ………………………………………………………………
13. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though ……………………………………………………………
14. Though his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car
Despite …………………………………………………………
1. In spite of having different characters, we are close friends.
We are close friends although we have different characters.
2. Though Tuan took a taxi, he still arrived late
Despite taking a taxi, Tuan still arrived late
3. In spite of having a bad cold, Minh went to school
Though Minh had a bad cold, he went to school
4. Despite his intelligence, he does not study well
Even though he is intelligent, he does not study well
5. Although Lan was very tired, she couldn’t sleep
In spite of being very tired, Lan couldn’t sleep
6. Despite having very little money, they are very happy
Even though they have very little money, they are very happy
7. In spite of his age, Mr. Nam runs 5 km every day
Although Mr. Nam is old, he runs 5 km every day
8. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.
9. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
Because of the big storm, I stayed at home.
10. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite Tom’s bad grades, he was admitted to the university
11. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
Although the salary was good, Tom gave up his job.
12. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
In spite of not having finished the paper, he went to sleep.
13. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
14. Though his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car
Despite his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car
Giải thích:
Despite/In spite of + Ving/N = Although/Even though+ mệnh đề: mặc dù
Because of + Ving/N = Because + mệnh đề: bởi vì
1. We are close friends although we have diffent characters.
2. Despite taking a taxi, Tuan still arrived late.
3. Though Minh had a bad cold, he went to school.
4. Even though he is intelligent, he does not study well.
5. In spite of Lan’s tiredness, she couldn’t sleep.
6. Even though they have very little money, they are very happy.
7. Although he is old, Mr. Nam runs 5km every day.
8. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.
9. Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.
10. Despite Tom’s bad grades, he was admitted to the university.
11. Although Tom has good salary, he gave up his job.
12. In spite of not having finished the paper, he went to sleep.
13. Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
14. Despite his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.