Exercise 7: Choose the best option to complete the sentences.
1. Tom wakes his parents up .................... playing the guitar very softly.
A. because B. in spite of
C. because of D. although
2. .................... she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her family.
A. In spite of B. Because
C. Because of D. Although
3. I went to the club last Saturday .................... the heavy rain.
A. because of B. because
C. in spite of D. though
4. Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip.
A. Because of the rain B. Though it is raining
C. Despite of the heavy rain D. Though it rained
5. Although he is very old, he can walk to the station.
A. In spite of his old age
B. Despite his old age
C. Despite the fact that he is old
D. All are correct
6. The boy can’t reach the shelf .................... he’s not tall enough.
A. because B. although
C. even though D. and
7. Nam failed the final exam .................... he was lazy.
A. while B. though C. because D. but
8. We didn’t go for a walk .................... it was very cold.
A. though B. because C. but D. so
9. I’m learning English .................... I want to get a better job.
A. or B. because C. therefore D. but
10. Lan couldn’t pass the exam .................... she is too lazy.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
11. Many people believe him .................... he often tells a lie.
A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of
12. .................... her poverty, she feels happy.
A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of
13. 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
14. Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well.
A. that he did not feel very well
B. despite of the fact not feeling well
C. because he did not feel very well
D. despite not feeling very well
15. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.
A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
16. She couldn’t unlock it .................... she had the wrong key.
A. while B. but C. though D. because
17. We watched TV the whole evening .................... we had nothing better to do.
A. because B. though C. so D. but
18. They decided not to go out for a meal .................... they were too tired.
A. so B. because C. but D. if
19. Last night we came to the show late .................... the traffic was terrible
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
20. .................... his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.
A. Because B. Because of C. Despite D. So
Exercise 6: Choose the best option to complete the sentences.
1. .................... Pelly was tired, he went to bed.
A. Because B. Because of
2. He passed the exam .................... he had a good teacher.
A. Because B. Because of
3. We stayed in .................... the rain.
A. Because B. Because of
4. He was able to go to university .................... his aunt’s help.
A. Because B. Because of
5. The price of oranges is high .................... frost damage.
A. Because B. Because of
6. I went to see the play, .................... it had good reviews.
A. Because B. Because of
7. I enjoy the course .................... the professor is a good teacher.
A. Because B. Because of
8. We all felt tired .................... the hot weather.
A. Because B. Because of
9. I left home early, .................... I had to do several errands.
A. Because B. Because of
10. .................... their interest in comets, they decided to study astronomy.
A. Because B. Because of