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ADVERB CLAUSE OF REASON , RESULT AND CONCESSION
I/ Choose A, B, C or D that best completes each unfinished sentence
1. Mai worked hard , ______ she passed her exam .
a. so 	b. although 	c. because 	d. though
2. _____ she was very tired , she helped her brother with his homework . 
a. Because 	b. whether 	c. Although 	c. so 
3. It’s raining hard , _____ we can’t go to the beach . 
a. or 	b. but 	c. so 	d. though
4. Nam was absent from class yesterday ____ he felt sick .
a. so 	b. because 	c. although 	d. but 
5. Tom has a computer , _____ he doesn’t use it . 
a. or 	b. as 	because 	d. but 
6. The boy can’t reach the shelf ____ he’s not tall enough.
a. because 	b. although 	c. even though 	d. and 
7. The film was boring ____ we went home .
a. so 	b. when 	c. but 	c. if 
8. The girl bought the shoes _____ they are very expensive .
a. but 	b. if 	c. so 	d. although 
9. He used to smoke a lot ______ now he doesn’t smoke any more . 
a. still 	b. therefore 	c. but 	d. as 
10. She couldn’t unlock it ______ she had the wrong key . 
a. while 	b. but 	c. though 	d. because 
11. ____ it rained , the boys played football .
a. Even 	b. Even though 	c. However 	d. In spite of 
12. It was still painful , ____ I went to see a doctor .
a. so 	b. however 	c. but 	d. or 
13. Lan likes oranges _____ her sister doesn’t .
a. but 	b. as 	c. so 	because 
14. Nam failed the final exam _____ he was lazy .
a. while 	b. though	c.because 	d. but 
15. He’s tired _____ he stayed up late watching TV.
a. and 	b. or 	c. if 	d. since 
16. Jim can speak English _____ French fluently .
a. also 	b. but also 	c. and 	d. so 
17. _______ the traffic , I arrived on time .
a. Though	b. Although b. Even though d. In spite of 
18. ______ they live near us , we can see them very often .
a. So 	b. As 	c. Though 	d. Even 
19. ______ I was really tired , I couldn’t sleep . 
a. If 	b. Although	c. While 	D. However 
20. We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do .
a. because 	b. though 	c. so 	d. but 
21. It’s cheap _____ I don’t like it .
a. and 	b. because 	c. so 	d. however 
22. ______ it was late , I decided to phone Brian.
a. Despite	b. However 	c. In spite of 	d. Though 
23. The little boy was hungry ______ he ate nothing . 
a. although 	b. so 	c. but 	d. and 
24. ______ the car was cheap , it was in good condition .
a. Although	b. Because 	c. As 	d. If 
25. ______ tomorow is a public holiday , all the shops will be shut .
a. As 	b. Just as 	c. Although	d. When 
26. She came in _____ turned on the radio . 
a. so 	b. and 	c. or 	d. but 
27. We didn’t go for a walk _____ it was very cold .
a. though 	b. because 	c. but 	d. so 
28. ______ I tried to persuade her , I didn’t succeed .
a. Because 	b. So 	c. Although 	d. However 
29. Lan woke up late _____ she didn’t have time for breakfast 
a. so 	b. since 	c. as 	d. though 
30. I like fish ____ I don’t like catching them myself . 
a. or 	b. but 	c. so 	d. and 
31. He had an accident ____ he was careful .
a. even though 	 b. because 	 c. so 	d. since 
32. _____ it was raining , I went swimming .
a. So b. Because 	c. However 	d. Although 
33. Ann felt ill , ____ she insisted on going to work . 
a. though 	b. so 	c. and 	d. but 
34. _____ I felt tired , I went to bed early .
a. Although 	b. So 	c. As 	d. However 
35. _____ he’s got an English name , he is German .
a. Although 	b. However 	c. Because 	d. Since 
36. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were too tired .
a. so 	b. because 	c. but 	d. if 
37. We were the better team ____ we lost the match .
a. so 	b. and 	c. but 	d. because 
38. Keith decided to give up his job ____ I advised him not to 
a. because 	b. however 	c. although	d. since 
39. ______ we were in town , we often met him . 
a. For 	b. Although 	C. So 	d. When 
40 . She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications .
a. because 	b. although 	c. so 	d. but 
41. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry .
a. even though	 	b. in spite 
c. despite 	d. in spite the fact that 
42. In pite _____ , the baseball game was not cancelled . 
a. the rain 	b. of the rain 	
c. it was raining 	d. there was a rain 
43. ______ he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car . 
a. In spite b. In spite of 	 c. Despite 	d. Although 
44. ______ , he walked to the station . 
a. Despite being tired 	b. Although to be tired 
c. In spite being tired 	d. Despite tired 
45. The children slept well , despite _____
a. it was noise 	b. the noise 	c. of the noise 	d. noisy 
46. She left him __________ she still loved him .
a. even if b. even though c. in spite of d. despite 
47. _______ her lack of hard work , she was promoted .
a. In spite 	b. Even though c. in spite of d. despite of
48. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like .
a. Although 	b. Even 	c. Despite	d. In spite of 
49. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment .
a. despite 	b. though 	c. as though 	d. but 
50. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business , the majority of Japanese companies are run by men . 
a. But 	Even if 	c. If 	d. As though 
51. The team played on in spite of the rain 
a. even if 	b. if 	c. in case 	d. despite 
52. .. 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
52. He was offered the job . he had no experience.
 	A. even though	B. despite	C. while	D. however
53. 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
54.  her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.
 A. Although	 B. Despite	C. though	D. In spite
55. She went to bed early .. she felt tired.
 A. although	B. despite C. because D. because of
56. I couldn’t read the letter .. the darkness.
 A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because
57. The boys were punished -------------- he made many mistakes.
 A. in spite of 	B. because	
 C. even though	 D. as if
58-------------- the liberation of women, women can take part in social activities.
 A. Because B. Thanks to C. While D. As
59. 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
60. 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
61. 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
62. 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.
63. The flight was delayed -------------- the fog.
 A. in spite of B. because of C. though D. since
64. Hong didn’t participate in the contest -------------- her lack of confidence.
A. because B. because of C. since D. despite
 65. He hid that letter in a draw -------------- no one could read it. 
 A. so that B. because C. although D. in spite of
66. -------------- Tom was unable to see anything, he knew some one was in his room.
 A. Because B. In case C. If	D. Even though
 67. -------------- other workers’ constant objection, the director dismissed the worker.
 A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
 68. 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
 69. He lost his job -------------- his laziness.
 A. due to B. in spite of C. despite D. because
 70. She is looking for a new job -------------- she is tired of doing a routine job day after day.
 A. since B. as C. because	D. all are correct
71. 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.
 72. 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.
II/ REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES. 
1. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.
àBecause of 
2. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.
à In spite ...
3. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.
à In spite ...
4. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer.
à Despite ..
5. Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.
à Despite 
6. Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London.
à In spite ...
A. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before it:
1. Athough he is sick, he goes to school.
à In spite of ..
2. Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully.
à Despite ..
3. Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty.
à Although 
4. They worked very hard although they were old.
à In spite ...
5. Peter didn’t go to school yesterday because he was sick.
à Because of 
6. Mary went to bed early because she felt tired.
à Because of 
7. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.
à Because of 
8. John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard.
à Because of 
9. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
à Because of 
10. I like him because his father is kind to me.
à Because of 
11. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.
à Because of 
12. Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.
à In spite ...
13. Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.
à In spite ...
14. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer.
à Despite ..
15. Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.
à Despite ..
16. Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London.
à In spite ...
17. Although I am hungry, I can’t eat now.
à Despite ..
18. Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.
à Though ..
19. In spite of the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
à Although 
20. They worked very hard inspite of their old age.
à Although 
I/ USE BECAUSE OR BECAUSE OF TO REWRITE THE SENTENCES.
We arrived late because of the bad traffic.
.. 
She didn’t buy the house because the price was very high.
.. 
She only accepted the job because of the high salary.
.. 
We couldn’t sleep because the weather was hot.
.. 
Because of the World War II, women took over business for their absent husbands.
..
We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough.
.. 
She was very angry because he behaved very badly.
..
He couldn’t sleep because of his worries.
..
Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.
..
I lost my way because the fog was thick.
..
He is tired because of staying up late last night.
..
We couldn’t read the sign on the building because the distance was so great.
..
She’ll never get success because she is impatient.
..
He’ll be sacked because he is often late for work.
..
Governments advise giving up smoking because of its harm for health.
..
They haven’t bought the house because its rooms are small.
..
He got bad marks because his answers were incomplete.
..
Maria couldn’t return home because of losing all her money.
..
Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him.
..
A lot of people learn English because it is very important.
..
Tom is often punished because he is very lazy.
..
I was late because it rained heavily.
..
They turned the heating on because the weather was very cold.
..
She has to stay at home because of her sick mother.
..
I/ REWRITE THESE SENTENCES USING “BECAUSE” OR “BECAUSE OF”.
1. 	I lost my way because the fog was thick.
..
2. 	He is tired because of staying up late last night.
..
3.	We couldn’t read the sign on the building because the distance was so great.
..
She’ll never get success because she is impatient.
à ..
He’ll be sacked because he is often late for work.
à ..
Governments advise giving up smoking because of its harm for health.
à ..
They haven’t bought the house because its rooms are small.
à ..
He got bad marks because his answers were incomplete.
à ..
Maria couldn’t return home because of losing all her money.
Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him.
à ..
A lot of people learn English because it is very important.
à ..
Tom is often punished because he is very lazy.
à ..
I was late because it rained heavily.
à ..
They turned the heating on because the weather was very cold.
à ..
She has to stay at home because of her sick mother.
à ..
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	@Exercise 1:Underline the most suitable phrase in each sentence:
Is this a person / the person you told me about.
This is the only cinema / an only cinema in the area.
Philip has just bought the Thames barge / a Thames barge.
I’m going to the British Museum / British Museum this afternoon.
Are you going to church / the church on Sunday?
Do you have a milk jug / milk jug? 
The Prime Minister / Prime Minister will give a speech this afternoon.
The computer / Computer has already changed our lives dramatically.
I haven’t been to an open-air theatre / open-air theatre before.
Here is a thousand pounds / the a thousand pounds I owe you.
I was under an impression / under the impression that you had left.
I have to go I’m in a hurry/ in hurry.
I managed to sell the old painting at a profit / at profit.
I think I prefer the other restaurant on the whole / on whole.
How many hours do you work, on average / on the average, every week?
I was in pain / in a pain after I twist my ankle. 
Jack recovered from his accident and is now out of danger / out of the danger.
Excuse me, but you’re in the way / in a way.
Sue felt seasick on the cross- channel ferry / a cross- channel ferry.
 The burglar hit me on my back of the neck / the back of my neck.
	@Exercise 2: Put a/ an/ the in each space, or leave the space blank:
1. We went by _____ train to _____ west of England.
2. ______ judge sent me to _____ prison for ______ ten years.
3. ______ Columbus was one of _____ people to cross _____ Atlantic.
4. As ______ captain of ______ ship, I have _______ complete authority.
5. David learned to play _____ violin when he was at _______ university.
6. Did you read _____ book I lent you _____ last week?
7. We’ll put up ______ shelves and then go to ______ café for something to eat.
8. Is that ______ present Bill gave you for ______ Christmas.
	@Exercise 3: Chọn phương án tốt nhất để hoàn thành các câu sau:
My mother goes to church in ______ morning.
	A. x 	B. every	C. the 	D. a 
I eat ______ everyday.
	A. a banana	B. banana C. the bananas D. any banana
Harry is a sailor. He spends most of his life at _____ sea.
	A. a	B. an	C. the 	D. x
There are billions of stars in _____ space.
	A. a	B. an	C. x	D. the
He tried to park his car but _____ space wasn’t big enough.
	A. the 	B. a	C. an	D. x
Can you turn off _____ television, please?
	A. the 	B. a	C. an	D. x
We had _____ dinner in a restaurant.
	A. a	B. an	C. x	D. the
We had _____ meal in a restaurant.
 	A. a	B. an	C. the	D. x
Thank you. That was ______ very nice lunch.
	A. a	B. an	C. the 	D.x
______rose is my favourite color.
	A. a	B. an	C. the	D. x
When was _____ computer invented?
	A. a	B. an	C. the	D. x
My daughter plays _____ piano very well.
	A. the 	B. a	C. an	D. x
Mary loves _____ flowers.
	A. a	B. an	C. the	D. x
Jill went to ______ hospital to see her friend.
	A. x 	B. the	C. a	D. an
Mrs Lan went to ______ school to meet her son’s daughter.
	A. x 	B. the	C. a	D. an
Carol went to ______ prison to meet her brother.
	A. the 	B. a	C. an	D. x
Sandra works at a big hospital. She’s _______.
	A.nurse 	B. a nurse	C. the nurse	D. an nurse
She works six days _____ week.
	A. in	B. for C. a D. x
______ is a star.
	A. Sun	B. A sun C. The sun	D. Suns
What did you have for ______ breakfast this morning.
	A. x	B. a	C. an	D. the
London is _____ capital of England.
	A. an 	B. a	C. x	D. the
When ______ invented?
	A. was telephone	B. was the telephone
	C. were telephones	D. were a telephone
We visited _______ two years ago.
	A. Canada and the United States
	B. the Canada and the United States
	C. the Canada and United States
	D. Canada and United States
Are you going away next week? No, _______ week after next.
	A. a 	B. the 	C. some	D. x
We haven’t been to ______ for years.
 	A. cinema	B. the cinema	C. a cinema	D. any cinema
It took us quite a long time to get here. It was ______ journey.
	A. three hour	B. a three- hours
	C. a three- hour	D. three- hours
If you live in _______ foreign country, you should try and learn the language.
	A. the 	B. x	C. an	D. a
Did your train leave from ______ ?
	A. the 8 Platform	B. an Platform 8 
	C. some Platform 8	D. Platform 8
I can’t work here. There’s so much ______.
	A. noise	B. noises	C. the noise	D. a noise
Do you need ____?
	A. an umbrella	B. a umbrella
	C. umbrella	D. an umbrellas
I’ve seen ______ good films recently.
	A. a	B. the	C. some	D. an
I often watch ______ television for two hours every night.
	A. some	B. the	C. any	D. x
The injured man was taken to _____.
	A. hospital	B. any hospital
	C. the hospital	D. hospitals
She went out without _____ money.
	A. any	B. an	C. a	D. x
Toshi speaks ______ at home.
	A. the Japanese	B. Japan
	C. the Japan	D. Japanese
A man and a woman were standing outside my house. ______ man looked like the English but I think _____ woman was a foreigner .
	A. the / a 	B. a / the	C. a/ a 	D. the / the
John sat on _____ chair nearest ____door.
	A. the / a 	B. a / the C. a /a 	D. the / the
For breakfast I had _____ sandwich and _____ apple. The sandwich wasn’t very nice.
	A. the / an	 B. a / the C. a / an	D. the / the
I would love to live by _____ sea.
	A. the	B. a C. an	D. x
What is ______ longest river in ______ world?
	A. the/ a	B. a / the C. a / a	D. the / the
This morning I bought a newspaper and a magazine. ______ newspaper is in my bag but I don’t know where ______ magazine is.
	A. a /a 	B. a / the C. the / the	D. the / a
We live in ______ big house in ______ middle of the village.
	A. a / a	B. a / the C. the / the	D. the / a
I’m looking for _____ job. Did Mary get _____ job she applied for?
	A. a / the 	B. the / a C. a/ a 	D. the / the
Did _______ police find ______ person who stole your bicycle?
	A. a /a	B. the / the C. a / the	D. the / a
We went out for ______ last night. _______ restaurant we went was excellent.
	A. a /a 	B. the / the C. a / the 	D. the / a
As I was walking along the street, I saw _____ $10 note on ______ pavement.
 	A. a/ a	B. the / the C. a / the 	D. the / a
The Soviet Uinon was ______ first country to send a man into _____ space.
	A. the /the	B. x / x C. x /the 	D. the / x
Did you watch “Titanic” on ______ television or at ______ cinema?
	A. the/ the 	B. x / x C. x / the	D. the / x
After _____ lunch, we went for a walk by ______ sea.
	A. the / t