WEEK 23 ALTHOUGH / DESPITE Name Rewrite the sentences Trường hợp 1 Khi chủ ngữ của 2 mệnh đề giống nhau 1 He couldn’t sleep although he was very tired (in spite of) 2 Although he’s got a Vietnamese na[.]
Trang 1WEEK 23: ALTHOUGH / DESPITE Name: ……… Rewrite the sentences.
Trường hợp 1: Khi chủ ngữ của 2 mệnh đề giống nhau
1 He couldn’t sleep although he was very tired (in spite of)
- ……… ……….
2 Although he’s got a Vietnamese name, he’s in fact a Cambodian (despite)
- ……… ……….
3 They lost the match, although they were a better team (despite)
- ……… ……….
4 Although Mr David is rich, he couldn’t afford to buy such a villa (in spite of)
- ……… ……….
5 They have very little money They are happy
In spite of ……… ………. Trường hợp 2: Nếu mệnh đề phụ có dạng: DANH TỪ + BE + TÍNH TỪ
6 He decided to get the job although the salary was low (in spite of)
- ……… ……….
7 I enjoyed the film The story was silly
In spite of ……… ……….
8 The film poster is fascinating I don't want to see this film (In spite of)
- ……… ……….
9 Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time
Despite ……… ………
10 We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough (because of)
- ……… ………. Trường hợp 3: Nếu mệnh đề phụ có dạng: Đại từ nhân xưng + Be + Tính từ
11 Mary could not go to school because she was sick
Because of ……… ………
12 It was noisy The children slept well (Despite)
- ……… ……….
Trang 213 My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
- In spite of ……… ……… ………
14 Although her friend was sick, she still went to work yesterday
- ……… ……….
15 Even though it was cold, I went swimming
In spite of ……… ……….
Trường hợp 4: Nếu mệnh đề phụ có dạng: Đại từ nhân xưng + động từ + tính từ
16 Although she behaved badly, he still loves her (despite)
- ……… ……….
17 Although she studies well, her father isn’t happy (in spite of)
- ……… ……….
18 She is quite fat although she plays sports often (despite)
- ……… ……….
19 No one loves her even though she behaves well (in spite of)
- ……… ……….
20 Although Tom played well, his team lost the game (despite)
- ……… ………. Trường hợp 5: Nếu mệnh đề phụ có dạng: THERE + BE + danh từ
21 Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home
Because of ……… ………
22 Because there was an accident, I was late
Because of ……… ……… ………
23 Although there was the traffic jam, they went to the post office
- ……… ……….
24 Although there was a traffic jam, me managed to arrive at the train station on time (despite)
- ……… ……….
25 Though there is a good restaurant near my house, we seldom eat out (In spite of)
- ……… ………. Trường hợp 6: Nếu mệnh đề phụ có dạng: It + be + kiểu thời tiết
Trang 326 Although it is foggy, he goes jogging as usual.
- ……… ……….
27 We didn’t play football yesterday because it was sunny
- ……… ……….
28 Although it rained heavily, we went to school on time
- ……… ……….
29 Although it was windy, we played badminton
- ……… ………. Trường hợp 7: Nếu mệnh đề phụ có cấu trúc câu phức tạp
30 Although they lost, the home team played very well
Despite ……… ……….………
Practical exercise
1 The film begins with a terrible disaster It has a happy ending (in spite of)
- ……….………
2 The film poster is fascinating I don't want to see this film
In spite of ……….……….
3 Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes
Despite ……….……….……….
4 Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes (Despite)
- ……….………
5 We live in the same street We hardly ever see each other
Despite
6 Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well
In spite of ……….………
7 Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fast
Despite / In spite of ……….……….……….
8 Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house
Because of ……….……….
9 Because the rain was so heavy, I couldn't go to school
Because of ……….……….
Trang 410 His father asked him to go stay at home because he was sick.
Because of ……….……….
11 She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad
Because of ……….……….
12 Although he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful business man
Despite ……….……….
13 She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold
In spite of ……… ……….……….
14 We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much Despite ……….……….……….
15 Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand
In spite of ……… ……….……….
16 Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm
Despite ……….……….……….
17 I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before
In spite of ……… ……….……….
18 We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time
Despite ……….……….……….
19 Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting
In spite of ……… ……….……….
20 Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock
Despite ……….……….……….
21 Although the salary was low, he accepted the job
Despite ……….……….……….
22 Although they lost, the home team played very well
Despite ……….……….……….
23 Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time
In spite of ……… ……….……….
24 Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well
Despite ……….……….……….