BECAUSE & BECAUSE OF / ALTHOUGH & IN SPITE OF
BECAUSE & BECAUSE OF / ALTHOUGH & IN SPITE OF
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE:
1. ……… the rain, the stadium was full of football fans.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Because D. Because of
2. I didn’t go to the meeting ……… I was busy writing a report.
A. despite B. because of C. though D. because
3. She went to bed early ……… she was tired last night.
A. because B. since C. as D. All are correct
5. ……… it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.
A. Although B. In spite of C. However D. In spite
4. ……… I love you, I cannot let you have any more money.
A. Much as B. Whether C. Also D. However
5. ……… all the difficulties, John managed to finish his higher education.
A. With B. In spite of C. Although D. Even with
6. I did it ……… they asked me to.
A. because B. because of C. so D. by the reason
7. I’ve got to stay at home doing the decorating ……… going away on holiday.
A. in spite of B. instead of C. because of D. on behalf of
8. I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday. It can’t have been Jane ……… she was out all day.
A. although B. because C. due to D. but
9. He got an excellent grade in his exam ……… he had worked hard.
A. because B. in spite of C. though D. on account of
10. ……… his bag leg, he couldn’t walk so fast as the others.
A. Because B. Because of C. The reason D. Since
11. ……… her good look, she got the job as a model
A. As B. Since C. Because D. Because of
12. ……… my father is old, he still goes jogging.
A. Despite B. Because C. Although D. Since
13. They promised to write ……… we never heard from them again.
A. but B. except C. although D. because

29. She failed the test, ……… she studied hard.
A. although B. in spite of C. as D. because
30. ……… 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
31. ………, the results couldn't be better.
A. No matter what he tried B. No matter how hard he tried C. Although very hard he tried D. Despite how hard he tried
32. ………, he felt so unhappy and lonely.
A. Rich as was he B. Despite he was so rich C. Rich as he was D. Despite of his wealth
33. ……… he did not attend the English class, he knew the lesson quite well.
A. In spite of B. Although C. Despite D. However
34. I couldn't go to your party last night ……… I had an important meeting.
A. and B. but C. so D. because
35. Although Tom is intelligent, ………
A. he doesn't do well at school B. however he does well at school C. he doesn't do well at school D. the fact that he does well at school
36. Our flight from Hanoi to Beijing was delayed ……… heavy fog.
A. as a result B. on account for C. because D. due to
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37. He promised to telephone ……… I have never heard from him again.
A. but B. except C. although D. because
38. He refused to give up work ………he'd won a million dollars.
A. despite B. however C. even though D. as though
39. ……… there was a power failure; I was able to read ……… I had a candle.
A. Unless / because B. Even though / because C. Although / unless D. Only if / unless
40. ……… many companies are going to bankrupt, ours made a good profit.
A. Although B. Even C. However D. Despite
41. ……… the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.
A. Nevertheless B. Meanwhile C. Despite D. Although
42. I know it's not sunny now; ……… I shall take my sunglasses.
A. so B. even so C. although D. because
43. Even though I was tired, ……… .

56. Would you be ………to hold the door open?
A. too kind B. kind enough C. as kind D. so kind
57. ……… all my anxiety, she continued to stay out late.
A. Despite B. In spite of C. Although D. Both A & B are correct
58. We decided to eat out ……… the weather was bad.
A. although B. because C. despite D. however
59. Different ……… they are, all these advertisements are alike in one important way.
A. although B. though C. as D. despite
60. ……… his bad leg, he couldn't walk as fast as the others.
A. Because B. Because of C. The reason D. Since
61. Although he was poor, he helped quite a lot of people in the village.
A. He was poor so he helped a lot of people in the village. B. Being poor but he helped quite a lot of people in the village.
C. Poor though he was, he helped quite a lot of people. C. Though he was poor but he helped quite a lot of people in the village.
62. We didn't go out because it rained heavily.
A. We didn't go out because of the heavily rain. B. We didn't go out because of the rain was heavy.
C. We didn't go out because of raining heavily. D. We didn't go out because of the heavy rain.
63. She didn't work hard, so she lost her job.
A. If she worked hard, he wouldn't lose her job. B. She worked lazily, so she got her job.
C. The reason why she lost her job was that she didn't work hard. D. She lost her job although she worked hard.
64. In spite of hating cats, I keep some in my house.
A. Hating cats, though, I keep some in my house. B. Keeping some in my house although I hate them.
C. Despite the fact that I hate cats, I keep some in my house. D. Even though the fact that I hate cats, I keep some in my house.
65. Despite meeting a lot of difficulties, they succeeded in getting the contract.
A. Meeting a lot of difficulties, they couldn't get the contract.
B. Although they met a lot of difficulties, they managed to get the contract.
C. They met a lot of difficulties, so they lost the contract.
D. In spite of meeting a lot of difficulties, they finally signed the contract.
66. She passed her exam because she worked very hard.
A. She worked very hard, so she passed her exam. B. Because she passed her exam, she worked very hard.
C. She passed her exam, working very hard. D. If she hadn't worked very hard, she wouldn't pass the exam.

A. The party was cancelled because of the rain. B. Everybody was very polite at the party.
C. The party was over before it began to rain. D. In spite of the rain, everybody came to the party.
76. He can't do any work because of his age.
A. He is old, but he still goes to work. B. Because he is old, he has retired.
C. He is too old to do any work. D. His age doesn't stop him from going to work.
77. Although he can't swim himself, Mr. Kien is very keen that his children should learn.
A. Mr. Kien would like his children to learn swim though he himself can't.
B. Despite being unable to swim himself, Mr. Kien wants his children to learn.
C. In spite of the fact that his children can swim, Mr. Kien cannot.
D. Mr. Kien is unable to swim but he is eager that his kids learn how to.
78. I cannot afford to buy the encyclopedia.
A. The encyclopedia is such expensive that I cannot buy it. B. The encyclopedia costs less than I can afford.
C. I am rich, so I can buy the encyclopedia. D. I don't have enough money to buy the encyclopedia.
79. His grandmother is very weak. She can't even sit up.
A. His grandmother is too weak to sit up. B. His grandmother can't sit up, even though she is so weak.
C. His grandmother should sit up although she is very weak. D. His grandmother is very weak, but she can sit up.
80. In spite of their differences, Peter and John plan to be roommates.
A. Peter and John intend to be roommates though they are different. B. Peter and John will be different roommates.
C. Peter and John are too different to be roommates. D. Peter and John do not like each other.
81. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.
A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm. B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.
C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm. D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.
82. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
A. He wanted to succeed, so he tried hard. B. However he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
C. He tried hard though he didn’t succeed. D. However hard he tried, he didn’t succeed.
83. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.
A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy the car which she likes. B. She wanted to buy the car but it costs a lot.
C. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car. D. The car is too expensive for her to buy.
84. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t open the door.
A. Try as hard as I might, I couldn’t open the door. B. Although I try, I couldn’t open the door.

94. Her eyes were red and puffy she had been crying a lot last night.
A. even if B. since C. because of D. despite
95. the old man spoke very slowly and clearly, I couldn't understand him at all.
A. If B. Because C. Since D. Although
II. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION:
1. We stayed at home because of the rain.
Because
2. Although he is intelligent, he doesn’t do well at school.
In spite of
3. He is poor, so he can’t afford that car.
Because of
4. Although cars cause pollution, people still want them.
Cars
5. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy with his job.
In spite
6. Because Tom was rude to his boss, he was fired from work.
Tom
7. Although he didn’t speak Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam.
In spite
8. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs seven miles before breakfast.
Although
9. It is a six-hour drive from London to Edinburgh.
It takes
10. The flight to Moscow lasted three and a half hours.
It took
11. She couldn’t walk because her leg was broken.
Because of
12. Although he had a bad cold, William still went to work.
Despite
13. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.

Despite
29. Although both his legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
Despite
30. His disabilities didn't prevent him from sailing around the world.
Although
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