Ôn tập ngữ pháp cơ bản Tiếng Anh - Lesson 5: Because of - Inspite of/ Despite

ôn tập ngữ pháp cơ bản Tiếng Anh -5 
LESSON 5 : BECAUSE OF – INSPITE OF/ DESPITE 
I. Adverb Phrase of Reason: Because of 
Ex: - I can’t go to school yesterday because I am sick. 
_ I can’t go to school because of my sickness. 
- Nam missed the bus because he got up late. 
_ Because of getting up late, Nam missed the bus. 
_ Because of + Noun/ Noun Phrase (reason) 
II. Adverb Phrase of Concession: Inspite of/ Despite 
Ex: - The woman tries to climb the mountain even though she is old. 
_ The woman tries to climb the mountain inspite of her old age. 
- Although Nga is tired, she still begins her work on time. 
_ Despite being tired, Nga still begins her work on time. 
_ Inspite of/ Despite + Noun/ Noun Phrase (concession) 
EXERCISES 
I/ Supply either because or because of as appropriate 
1. It was difficult to deliver the letter _______________ the sender had 
written the wrong address on the envelope. 
2. We decided to leave early _______________ the party was boring. 
3. Rescue attempts were temporarily halted______________ the bad 
weather. 
4. They visited their friends often ____________ they enjoyed their 
company. 
5. Paul cannot go to the football game _______________ his grades. 
6. Marcella was awarded a scholarship _________________ her superior 
scholastic ability. 
7. Nobody ventured outdoors ________________ the hurricane warnings. 
8. We plan to spend our vacation in the mountains ______________ the air 
is purer there. 
9. We have to drive around the bay ________________ the bridge was 
destroyed in the storm. 
10. The chickens have died ________________ the intense heat. 
 II/ Change the sentences to incorporate the expressions in parentheses. 
1. Despite her dislikes for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. 
(although) 
_………………………………………… 
………………………………. 
2. Mary will take a plane, even though she dislikes flying. (inspite of) 
_………………………………………… 
………………………………. 
3. Inspite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. 
(although) 
_………………………………………… 
………………………………. 
4. We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy. (despite) 
_………………………………………… 
………………………………. 
5. Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to 
thechildren. 
(even though) 
_………………………………………… 
………………………………. 
6. Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. 
(inspite of) 
_………………………………………… 
………………………………. 
7. Nancy told me the secret despite having promised not to do so. (though) 
_………………………………………… 
………………………………. 
8. We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing although we know we will not win 
a prize. 
(even though) 
_………………………………………… 
………………………………. 
9. Inspite of the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movies 
every Saturday. 
(even though) 
_………………………………………… 
………………………………. 
10. He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on a diet. (inspite of) 
_………………………………………… 
………………………………. 
BECAUSE OF – INSPITE OF/ DESPITE 
I/ Supply either because or because of as appropriate 
1. because 2. because 3. because of 4. because 5. because of 
6. because of 7. because of 8. because 9. because 10.because of 
II/ Change the sentences to incorporate the expressions in parentheses. 
1. Although she dislikes coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. 
2. Mary will take a plane inspite of her dislikes for flying. 
3. Although Marcy was sad at losing the contest, she managed to smile. 
4. We took many pictures despite the cloudy sky. 
5. Even though her memory was poor, the old woman told interesting stories 
to the children. 
6. Inspite of his frequent absence, he has managed to pass the test. 
7. Nancy told me the secret though she (had) promised not to do so. 
8. We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing even though we know we will not 
win a prize. 
9. Even though the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the 
movies every Saturday. 
10. He ate the chocolate cake inspite of his diet/ being on a diet.