BÀI tập PHÓ từ CHỈ sự NHƯỢNG bộ

BÀI TẬP PHÓ TỪ CHỈ SỰ NHƯỢNG BỘ
I. Complete the sentences with because/ because of/ although/ in spite of.
1. We delayed our trip _______ the bad weather.
2. Sue’s eyes were red _______ she had been crying.
3. My mother is always complaining ________ the untidiness of my room.
4. The water in most river is unsafe to drink _______ it’s polluted.
5. The trees were bend over ________ the wind.
6. You can’t enter this secure areas ________ you don’t have an official permit.
7. It’s unsafe to travel in that country _______ the ongoing civil war.
8. Several people in the crowd became ill and fainted _______ the extreme heat.
9. Mark didn’t go to work yesterday ________ he didn’t feel well
10. We couldn’t get into the disco ________ the enormous crowd.
11. _______ it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.
12. Daniel forgot his passport ________ having it in his list.
13. I couldn’t get to sleep _______ the noise.
14. _______ I had nothing for lunch but an apple, I ate dinner early.
15. A lot of things went wrong ________ all our careful plans.
16. She wasn’t wearing a coat ________ it was quite cold.
17. He only accepted the job ________ the salary, which was very high.
18. I went home early ________ I was feeling unwell.
19. ________ I knew the truth, I decided not to tell them.
20. The villagers refused to leave ________ the drought.
21. We decided not to go out for a meal _________ we were simply too tired.
22. Have you really got no money ________ the fact that you’ve had a job?
23. Sarah can’t climb up the tree _______ her fear of heights.
24. Matthew looked quite fresh, ________ he’d been playing squash.
25. _______ his age, john was not hired ________ he had the necessary qualifications.
II. Add SO, BUT, THEREFORE, HOWEVER where appropriate
1. The wind was howling outside, _______ it was warm and comfortable indoor.
2. The highway was under construction, _______ we had to take a different route to work.
3. You could fly via Singapore; _______, this isn’t the only way.

4. There is still much to discuss. We shall, _______ return to this item at our next meeting.
5. It isn’t that he lied exactly, _______ he did tend to exaggerate.
6. I thought the plane would be delayed; ________, I bought a lot of magazines to read.
7. Jackson was going to study all night, ________ he declined our invitation to dinner.
8. We thought the figures were correct. ________, we have now discovered some errors.
9. Cars have become much more complicated. ________, mechanics need more training than in
the past.
10. We arrived at the theater late _________ the play had not yet begun. We were quite surprised.
11. Prices have been rising. It is unlikely, _______, that this increase will continue.


12. The bread was old and stale, _______ Martha ate it anyway.
13. The holiday had been a complete disaster. We, _______, decide to fly home early if we could.
14. He failed the exam, _______ he had to do the job he didn’t like.
15. The expedition hoped to climb the mountain by August. _______ bad weather could be a
hindrance.
III. Rewrite the following as one sentence, using and, but, so, or.
1. It was raining. I felt cold. I went indoors.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
2. He loves her. She loves him. They are getting married.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
3. I can paint the lounge. I can clean the fridge. I can’t do both.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Mr. Downes seemed poor. In fact, he had a lot of money.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Tim is sleeping. You can’t speak to him at the moment.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
6. The postman banged the gate. He shouted at Lulu. She bit him.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
7. My mother wanted me to become a doctor. I didn’t.

…………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Nick didn’t understand the lesson. He couldn’t do the homework.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
9. A bee flew into the classroom this morning. It stung me.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
10. You mustn’t put this in the washing machine. You must wash it by hand. You must dryclean it.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
11. We lay in the sun. We got hot. We swam. We cooled off.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
12. Louis broke her watch. Then she borrowed mine.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
13. We might go to Spain. We might go to France.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
14. Mike could speak French. He could speak Spanish. He couldn’t write them.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
15. We went to the museum. It was closed. We went to the cinema.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
IV. 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?
V. Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets.
1. Mary came to class late. Her motorbike had a puncture. (because)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good heath. (although)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Our team won by a large margin. No one thought we would win the championship. (but)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
4. I could not see his face clearly. He was standing in the shadow. (so)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
5. We couldn’t get tickets. We queued for an hour. (in spite of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
6. The man spoke very slowly. He wanted me to understand what he said. (so that)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
7. She earned her living by selling newspaper. She got a B.A. degree. (even though)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Our flight was delay. We decided to take a long walk around the terminal. (since)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
9. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly. (in spite of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
10. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. (despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
11. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (although)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
12. They have very little money. They are happy. (in spite of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
13. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella. (even though)
…………………………………………………………………………………….

14. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired. (despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
15. He liked the sweater. He decided not to buy it. (though)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
16. I didn’t get the job. I had all the necessary qualifications. (on spite of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
17. I had turn on the air conditioner. It was still hot in the room. (even though)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
18. Laura wants to fly. She feels afraid. (in spite of the fact that)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
19. Trevor didn’t notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (even though)


…………………………………………………………………………………….
20. I’m no better. I’ve taken the pills. (despite the fact)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
21. Matthew doesn’t know any French. It was one of his school subjects. (though)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
22. Henry’s friend is a millionaire. He hates spending money. (despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
23. I’d met her twice before. I didn’t recognize her. (although)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
24. Laura felt unwell. She went on working. (in spite of this)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
25. I told the absolute truth. No one would believe me. (even though)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
26. The good were never delivered. We had received the promise. (despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
27. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. (in spite of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….

28. We understand him in spite of his strong accent. (although)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
29. Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled. (despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
30. Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job. (though)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
31. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. (although)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
32. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. (despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
33. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (although)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
34. Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
35. In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (although)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
36. My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. (despite )
…………………………………………………………………………………….
37. In spite of headache, he enjoyed the film. (although)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
38. My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying. (in spite of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
39. He isn’t happy although he is very rich. (despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
40. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. (despite )
…………………………………………………………………………………….
41. Although he often tells lies, many people believe him. (despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
42. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. (because of)

…………………………………………………………………………………….
43. She went to bed early because she felt tired . (because of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
44. Margaret stayed at home because her mother was sick. (because of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
45. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult. (because of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
46. I couldn’t read the letter because it was dark. (because of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
47. I can’t study because it is noisy. (because of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
48. The train come late because it was foggy. (because of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
49. The train was late because the fog was thick. (because of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
50. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot. (because of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
51. All the teacher love him because his conduct is good. (because of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
52. Because there was a traffic accident, I went to school late. (because of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
53. Because there is a shortage of meet, we had to live on beans. (because of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
54. Because there was a lack of water, many trees died rapidly. (because of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
55. Because it was sunny, we decided to go camping. (because of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
56. She walked slowly because her leg was injured. (because of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….

57. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry. (despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
58. He couldn’t solve the problem though he is good at math. (despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
59. Although it got dark, they continued to work. (in spite of)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
60. Cars cause pollution but people still want them. (although)
VI. Multiple choice
1. Her friend lied to her -------------- she still likes and trusts him.
A. but
B. so
C. therefore
2. Her friend lied to her ---------------- she doesn’t trust him anymore.
A. but
B. however
C. so
3. I didn’t have an umbrella -------------- I got wet.
A. but
B. although
C. so
4. The water was cold -------------------- I went swimming anyway.
A. so
B. despite
C. therefore

D. however
D. despite
D. however
D. but

5. The water was cold -------------------- I didn’t go swimming.
A. but
B. so
C. although
D. because
6. I didn’t have an umbrella ----------------------- I didn’t get wet because I was wearing a
raincoat.
A. but
B. so
C. therefore
D. despite
7. I understand your point of view. ----------------- I don’t agree with it.
A. Although
B. However
C. So
D. Therefore
8. Nam didn’t study for the exam, ------------------ Lan did.
A. however
B. but
C. so
D. therefore
9. It was already 6 p.m., --------------------- we closed the office and went home.
A. but
B. however
C. so
D. because
10. He worked hard, but / although / however / therefore he could earn much money.
11. The food didn’t look appetizing, but / however / therefore / so many people started eating.
12. My friend and I were tired, however / so / but / though we went home early.

13. We wanted to stay until the end of the game, but / however / despite / because it got too late
for us.
14. You could fly via Vienna; but / however / so / therefore it isn’t the only way.
15. They have lived next door to us for years, yet / however / therefore / because we hardly ever
see them.
16. The normal pulse for an adult is between 60 and 80 beats per minute, so / however / but /
therefore excitement will make a pulse much faster.
17. Many people have law degrees, -------------------.
A. but some of them do not practice it
B. however it is not practiced by all
C. so some are not practicing law
D. but not all of them practice law
18. Maria tried to read a novel in French ----------------- the book was too difficult for her to
understand.
A. so that
B. therefore
C. but
D. and
19. I bought a bottle of wine ----------------- we drank it together.
A. therefore
B. so
C. and
D. but
20. The waiter was not very nice, ------------------, the food was
delicious.
A. however
B. but
C. so
D. and so
Most people you meet will be polite to you ________ you are polite to them, too.

A. because
B. if
C. although
D. whereas
21. ________ you were all sitting at your desks working hard last week, we were sitting on the
plane bound for Hawaii.
A. Despite
B. Although
C. While
D. Whenever
22. Doctor’s salaries have risen substantially ________ nurses’ pay has actually fallen.
A. however
B. since
C. despite
D. whereas
23. He refused to give up work, _______ he’s won a million pounds.
A. despite
B. however
C. even though
D. as though
24. ________ he had no money for a bus, he had to walk all the way home.
A. Although
B. Because
C. While
D. When
25. ________ an accident in the High Street, traffic is moving very slowly on the London Road.
A. Despite
B. Because
C. Since
D. Because of

26. ________ the wet weather, the football match went ahead.
A. Although
B. Owing to
C. But for
D. In spite of
27. ________ the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.
A. Nevertheless
B. Due to
C. Despite
D. Although
28. I’d like to go to Thailand, ________ it’s by no means the only country in the world I want to
see.
A. as
B. while
C. yet
D. since
29. There’s no danger in using this machinery ________ you adhere the safety regulations.
A. because
B. in case
C. although
D. as long as
30. She didn’t feel well, but ____________ this she went to work.
A. although
B. because
C. because of
D. in spite of
31. He managed to win the race __________ hurting his foot before the race.
A. although

B. because of
C. despite of
D. in spite of
32. Some snakes are poisonous, ________ others are harmless.
A. so
B. for
C. but
D. despite
33. The player was ejected because he committed a foul.
A. as
B. due to
C. despite
D. provided
34. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences
between them.
A. In spite
B. In spite of
C. Despite the fact that D. Despite
35. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.
A. even though
B. in spite
C. despite
D. in spite the fact
that
36. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain
B. of the rain
C. it was raining
D. there was a rain
37. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

A. In spite
B. In spite of
C. Despite
D. Although
38. _______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired
D. Despite tired
39. The children slept well, despite _______.
A. it was noise
B. the noise
C. of the noise
D. noisy
40. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite
B. Even though
C. In spite of
D. Despite of
41. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although
B. Even
C. Despite
D. In spite of
42. We are concerned with the problem of energy resources _______ we must also think of our
environment.
A. despite
B. though
C. as though
D. but
43. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative.

A. despite
B. in spite of the fact C. though
D. as though
44. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
A. In spite
B. Despite
C. But
D. Although
45. 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
46. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather C. the bad weather
D. the weather was bad
47. Tom went to work despite _______.
A. that he did not feel very well
B. of the fact not feeling well
C. he did not feel very well
D. not feeling very well
48. It was very cold _______ she did not put on her coat.
A. in case
B. but
C. even if
D. even though
49. John rarely sees Paul _______ they live in the same town.

A. notwithstanding B. despite
C. in spite of
D. although
50. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
A. It rained so heavily that the explorers could not continue their journey.
B. The explorers put off their journey due to the heavy rain.
C. The heavy rain could not prevent the explorers from continuing their journey.
D. If it had rained heavily, the explorers would not have continued their journey.
51. I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend.
A. unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door.
B. I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door.
C. Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend.
D. I answered the door since I knew it was my friend.
52. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking
B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking
C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking
D. However we felt cold, we kept walking
53. The children laughed a lot because of the funny story.
A. The children laughed because the story is funny.
B. The children laughed because of the story funny
C. The children laughed because it was funny.
D. The children laughed because the story was funny
54. Although he took a taxi, Bill still 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 on time.
55. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.

B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
C. Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
D. Although she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
56. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door.
A. Although I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door.
B. Although I tried very hard, I could open the door.
C. In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn't open the door.
D. I couldn't open the door, even though trying very hard.


57. He is very rich, but he isn’t very happy.
A. Although he is very rich, but he isn’t very happy.
B. Although he is very rich, he isn’t very happy.
C. Although he isn’t very rich, but he is very happy.
D. Because he is very rich, but he isn’t very happy.
58. Despite the terrible noise, I kept on studying.
A. In spite the terrible noise, I kept on studying.
B. Although the terrible noise, I kept on studying.
C. Because of the terrible noise, I kept on studying.
D. Although it was terribly noisy, I kept on studying.
59. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
A. The flight was not delayed because it was foggy.
B. The flight was delayed although it was foggy.
C. The flight was delayed though it was not foggy.
D. The flight was not delayed in spite of the thick fog.
60. “We expected Larry to accept the job, but he didn’t.” is closest in meaning to “________”.
A. Larry accepted the job even though we didn’t expect so.
B. even though Larry was expected to accept the job, he didn’t.
C. Although Larry was expected to accept the job but he didn’t.
D. That Larry accepted the job was beyond our expectation.

61. She has the windows open, _________it is cold outside.
A. however
B. therefore
C. although
D. so
62. There is still much to discuss. We shall, _________, return to this item at our next meeting.
A. therefore
B. moreover
C. although
D. so that
63. The sea was dangerous, _________we didn't go out for a swim.
A. since
B. but
C. so
D. as
64. The new trains have more powerful engines and are; _________, faster.
A. therefore
B. however
C. nevertheless
D. nonetheless
65. It was cold and wet. _________, Paul put on his swimming suit and went to the beach.
A. Although
B. Therefore
C. However
D. Because
66. I had no choice_________ sign the contract.
A. despite
B. but
C. without
D. unless

67. You can dress_________ you like.
A. whatever
B. therefore
C. however
D. nevertheless
68. _________hard he tried, he couldn't open the door.
A. Therefore
B. However
C. Although
D. Despite
69. He bought a ticket_________.
A. and his brother did either
B. but his brother didn't, too
C. and so his brother bought
D. and so did his brother
70. Mai worked hard, ________ she passed her exam.
A. so
B. although
C. because
D. though
71. _______ she was very tired, she helped her brother with his homework.
A. because
B. whether
C. although
D. so
72. It’s raining hard, _______ we can’t go to the beach.
A. or
B. but
C. so
D. though

73. Nam was absent from class yesterday _______ he felt sick.


A. so
B. because
C. although
D. but
74. Tom has a computer, ______ he doesn’t use it.
A. or
B. as
C. because
D. but
75. The boy can’t reach the shelf ______ he’s not tall enough.
A. because
B. although
C. even though
D. and
76. The film was boring ______ we went home.
A. so
B. when
C. but
D. if
77. The girl bought the shoes _______ they are very expensive.
A. but
B. if
C. so
D. although
78. He used to smoke a lot ______ now he doesn’t smoke any more
A. still
B. therefore

C. but
D. as
79. She couldn’t unlock it ______ she had the wrong key.
A. while
B. but
C. though
D. because
80. _______ it rained, the boys played football.
A. even
B. even though
C. however
D. in spite of
81. It was still painful, ______ I went to see a doctor.
A. so
B. however
C. but
D. or
82. Lan likes oranges ______ her sister doesn’t.
A. but
B. as
C. so
D. because
83. Nam failed the final exam ______ he was lazy.
A. while
B. though
C. because
D. but
84. He’s tired _______ he stayed up late watching TV
A. and
B. or

C. if
D. since
85. Jim can speak English ______ and French fluently.
A. also
B. but also
C. and
D. so
86. ______ the traffic, I arrived on time.
A. Though
B. although
C. even though
D. in spite of
87. ______ they live near us, we can see them very often.
A. So
B. as
C. though
D. even
88. ______ I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep.
A. If
B. although
C. while
D. however
89. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do.
A. Because
B. though
C. so
D. but
90. It’s cheap ______ I don’t like it
A. And
B. because

C. so
D. however
91. ______ it was late, I decided to phone Brain.
A. Despite
B. however
C. in spite of
D. though
92. The little boy was hungry ______ he ate nothing
A. Although
B. so
C. but
D. and
93. ________ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
A. Although
B. because
C. as
D. if
94. _______ tomorrow is a public holiday, all the shops will be shut
A. As
B. just as
C. although
D. when
95. She came in _______ turned on the radio.
A. So
B. and
C. or
D. but
96. We didn’t go for a walk ________ it was very cold

A. Though
B. because
C. but
D. so
97. _______ tried to persuade her, I didn’t succeed.
A. Because
B. so
C. although
D. however
98. Lan woke up late ______ she didn’t have time for breakfast
A. So
B. since
C. as
D. though
99. I like fish ________ I don’t like catching them myself
A. Or
B. but
C. so
D. and
100. He had an accident ________ he was careful.
A. Even though
B. because
C. so
D. since
101. _______ it was raining, I went swimming.
A. So
B. because
C. however
D. although
102. Ann felt ill, ________ she insisted on going to work.

A. Though
B. so
C. and
D. but
103. _______ I felt tired, I went to bed early.
A. Although
B. so
C. as
D. however
104. _______ he’s got an English name, he is German.
A. Although
B. however
C. because
D. Since
105. They decided not to go out for a meal _______ they were too tired.
A. So
B. because
C. but
D. if
106. We were the better team _______ we lost the match.
A. So
B. and
C. but
D. because
107. Keith decided to give up his job _______ I advised him not to give up it.
A. Because
B. however
C. although
D. since
108. ________ we were in town, we often met him.

A. For
B. although
C. so
D. when
109. She didn’t get the job _______ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. Because
B. although
C. so
D. but
110. I couldn’t eat _______ I was very hungry.
A. Even though
B. in spite
C. Despite
D. in spite the fact that
111. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled
A. The rain
B. of the rain
C. it was raining
D. there was a rain
112. ________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite
B. in spite of
C. despite
D. although
113. _______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired
B. although to be tired
C. in spite being tired
D. despite tired
114. The children slept well, despite ________.

A. It was noise
B. the noise
C. of the noise
D. noisy
115. She left him _______ she still loved him.
A. Even if
B. even though
C. in spite of
D. despite
116. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite
B. even though
C. in spite of
D. despite of
117. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although
B. even
C. despite
D. in spite of
118. We are concerned with the problem of energy resource _______ we must also think of our
environment.


A. Despite
B. though
C. as though
D. but
119. _______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese
companies are run by men.
A. But

B. even if
C. if
D. as though
120. The team played on in spite of the rain
A. Even if
B. if
C. in case
D. despite
121. _______ the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time.
A. In case of
B. in spite of
C. because of
D. but for
122. He was offered the job _______ he had no experience.
A. Even though
B. despite
C. while
D. however
123. We postponed the picnic________.
A. Because it is raining heavily
B. because of the raining heavily
C. Because the heavily rain it was
D. because it was raining heavily
124. ________ her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.
A. Although
B. despite
C. though
D. in spite
125. She went to bed early _______ she felt tired.
A. Although

B. despite
C. because
D. because of
126. I couldn’t read the letter _______ the darkness.
A. Despite
B. in spite of
C. because of
D. because
127. The boys were punished ________ he made many mistakes.
A. In spite of
B. because
C. even though
D. as if
128. ________ the liberation of women, women can take part in social activities.
A. Because
B. thank to
C. while
D. as
129. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking
B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking
C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking
D. however we felt cold, but we kept walking
130. She decided to leave her job in the company _______ she could earn a lot of money there.
A. Because
B. although
C. despite
D. since
133. The flight was delayed ______ the fog.
A. In spite of

B. because of
C. though
D. since
134. Hong didn’t participate in the contest ________ her lack of confidence.
A. Because
B. because of
C. since
D. despite
135. He hid that letter in a draw _______ no one could read it.
A. So that
B. because
C. although
D. in spite of
136. _______ Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room.
A. Because
B. in case
C. if
D. even though
137. _______ other workers’ constant objection, the director dismissed the worker.
A. Because
B. because of
C. although
D. in spite of
138. The mother got angry because _______.
A. Her son behaved badly
B. her son’s bad behavior
C. Her son will behave badly
D. her son bad behaving
139. He lost his job _______ his laziness.
A. Due to

B. in spite of
C. despite
D. because
140. She is looking for a new job _______ she is tired of doing a route job day after day.


A. Since
B. as
C. because
141. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
C. Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
D. Although she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
142. No matter how hard I tried I couldn’t open the door.
A. Although I tried very hard, I couldn’t open the door.
B. Although I tried very hard, I could open the door.
C. In spite of I tried very hard, I couldn’t open the door.
D. I couldn’t open the door, even though trying very hard.

D. all are correct