We decided to leave early although it was raining heavily.

• because (B) và although (D) là những từ thường dùng để nối các mệnh đề, nhưng cần chọn theo ngữ cảnh câu.

Many people believe him because of his honesty.

• because (B) là từ đúng để nối mệnh đề chỉ lý do.

She spoke too quickly despite the fact that the party was boring.

• despite (D) được sử dụng để chỉ sự tương phản.

He often tells a lie in spite of his reputation for honesty.

• in spite of (D) được sử dụng để chỉ sự tương phản với lý do.

Her absence from class yesterday meant she couldn't understand the lesson.

• Because of (A) là từ đúng để chỉ nguyên nhân.

She was very hard-working; although she hardly cared enough to feed her family.

• Although (D) được sử dụng để chỉ sự trái ngược với hành động.

Although she was poor, she felt happy.

• Although (A) là từ đúng để chỉ sự tương phản.

We all feel sad because of the bad news.

• because of (B) được sử dụng để chỉ lý do.

John lost his job because of his laziness.

• because of (A) là từ đúng để chỉ lý do.

I went to the club last Saturday in spite of the heavy rain.

• in spite of (C) được sử dụng để chỉ sự tương phản với điều kiện.

He has had this car for six months.

• for (D) là từ đúng để chỉ khoảng thời gian.

We can't go to Julia's party because we’re going away that weekend.

• because (A) được sử dụng để chỉ lý do.

Repeated assurances that the product is safe, many people have stopped buying it.

• Despite (C) là từ đúng để chỉ sự tương phản.

She walked home by herself despite knowing that it was dangerous.

• despite (D) được sử dụng để chỉ sự tương phản với lý do.

Despite his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.

• Despite (C) là từ đúng để chỉ sự tương phản với lý do.

Although she passed her exam, she felt very nervous.

• Although (C) là từ đúng để chỉ sự tương phản.

Although she was very tired, she helped her brother with his homework.

• Although (C) là từ đúng để chỉ sự tương phản.

It's raining hard, so we can't go to the beach.

• so (A) là từ đúng để chỉ kết quả.

Nam was absent from class yesterday because he was sick.

• because (A) là từ đúng để chỉ lý do.

Although it was raining heavily, we went to Hoa's birthday party.

Although the weather was bad, we went to school on time.

Though the weather was cold, we all wore shorts.

Because of the high prices, we decided to stay at home instead of going to the cinema.

Although there was very heavy traffic, we got to the meeting on time.

Although the main actress was beautiful, she didn't act so well.

Although her son was offered a high salary, he refused the job.

Despite the hot weather, they went out and had a picnic