Choose the best answer.
_____ he was in poor health, he worked just as hard as everyone else.
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A.
But
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B.
Even if
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C.
If
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D.
Although
Phương pháp:
Vế sau có nghĩa trái ngược với kết quả mong đợi ở vế trước
=> Vế sau có nghĩa trái ngược với kết quả mong đợi ở vế trước => Sử dụng Although/Despite
Sau vị trí cần điền là 1 mệnh đề (chủ ngữ và động từ) nên sử dụng Although
=> Although he was in poor health, he worked just as hard as everyone else.
Tạm dịch: Mặc dù tình trạng sức khỏe yếu nhưng anh ấy vẫn làm việc chăm chỉ như những người khác.
Đáp án : D
Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
Bài 1 :
Choose the best answer.
_______she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to feed her family.
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A.
In spite of
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B.
Because
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C.
Because of
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D.
Although
Bài 2 :
Choose the best answer.
______her poorness, she feels happy.
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A.
Although
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B.
Because
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C.
If
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D.
In spite of
Bài 3 :
Choose the best answer.
_____ she was very tired, she helped her brother with his homework.
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A.
Because
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B.
whether
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C.
Although
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D.
so
Bài 4 :
Choose the best answer.
In spite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
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A.
the rain
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B.
of the rain
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C.
it was raining
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D.
there was a rain
Bài 5 :
Choose the best answer.
The children slept well, despite _____.
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A.
it was noise
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B.
the noise
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C.
of the noise
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D.
noisy
Bài 6 :
Choose the best answer.
_______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
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A.
In spite
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B.
Despite
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C.
But
-
D.
Although
Bài 7 :
Choose the best answer.
______ the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
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A.
Although
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B.
As
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C.
Because
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D.
If
Bài 8 :
Choose the best answer.
____ repeated assurances that the product is safe; many people have stopped buying it.
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A.
By
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B.
Despite
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C.
With
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D.
For
Bài 9 :
Choose the best answer.
We watched TV the whole evening ______ we had nothing better to do.
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A.
because
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B.
though
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C.
so
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D.
but
Bài 10 :
Choose the best answer.
______ tomorrow is a public holiday; all the shops will be shut all day.
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A.
As
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B.
Just as
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C.
Although
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D.
When
Bài 11 :
Choose the best answer.
Though _______, they are good friends.
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A.
their sometimes quarrel
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B.
to have a quarrel sometimes
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C.
they sometimes have a quarrel
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D.
of having a quarrel sometimes
Bài 12 :
Choose the best answer.
True Blood is my favourite TV series, ____ I don't have much time to watch it often.
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A.
although
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B.
before
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C.
if
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D.
yet
Bài 13 :
Choose the best answer.
________, he has continued to work on his thesis.
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A.
Although all these problems
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B.
Because there are problems
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C.
Despite all these problems
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D.
In spite of there are problems
Bài 14 :
Choose the best answer.
_______ his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.
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A.
Because of
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B.
But for
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C.
In spite of
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D.
Without
Bài 15 :
Choose the best answer.
_________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.
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A.
Although
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B.
While
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C.
Where as
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D.
yet
Bài 16 :
Choose the best answer.
Bob has been working very hard these days. ________, he can’t afford to buy a new car.
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A.
While
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B.
Even though
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C.
Though
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D.
Nevertheless
Bài 17 :
Choose the best answer.
________ what she prepared for the job interview, Megan didn’t pass it.
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A.
Because of
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B.
In spite of
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C.
Though
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D.
However
Bài 18 :
Choose the best answer.
In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.
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A.
was seriously ill
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B.
be seriously ill
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C.
his serious illness
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D.
he was seriously ill
Bài 19 :
Choose the best answer.
Ann: Have you decided to get the job?
Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major.
It is not an interesting job,________ the salary is very good.
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A.
although / but
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B.
despite / and
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C.
although / so
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D.
despite / however
Bài 20 :
LEARN THIS! even though and even if
1 Even though expresses a fact, something real. It means 'despite the fact that...'
Even though John’s house is small, he loves it.
2 Even if refers to an imaginary situation. It means 'despite the possibility that... '
Even if John won the lottery, he wouldn't buy a bigger house.
Tạm dịch
LEARN THIS! mặc dù và thậm chí nếu
1 Even diễn tả một sự thật, một điều gì đó có thật. Nó có nghĩa là 'mặc dù thực tế là...'
Mặc dù nhà của John nhỏ nhưng anh ấy rất thích nó.
2 Ngay cả khi đề cập đến một tình huống tưởng tượng. Nó có nghĩa là 'mặc dù có khả năng... '
Ngay cả khi John trúng số, anh ấy cũng sẽ không mua một căn nhà lớn hơn.
Bài 21 :
6 Read the Learn this! box. Then find examples of the rules in the essay.
(Đọc phần Learn this! Sau đó tìm ví dụ về các quy tắc trong bài luận.)
Bài 22 :
2. Choose the correct answer. (Chọn câu trả lời đúng.)
1. Though/Unless John was busy, he still managed to attend his grandma's longevity celebration.
2. It wasn't very crowded in the city centre since/although the St Patrick's Day parade was taking place.
3. I will attend Carnevale provided that/although I'm in Venice when it takes place.
4. We will go to the park after the Viking Festival if/unless it doesn't rain.
5. We will get to the wedding on time unless/as long as we don't hit heavy traffic.
Bài 23 :
3. Combine the sentences using the words in brackets. Write in your notebook.
(Kết hợp các câu sau dùng các từ trong ngoặc. Viết vào vở của bạn.)
1. The festival was held in a small town. It attracted tourists from all over the world. (though)
2. There were huge crowds at the Songkran celebration. Tom still managed to find his friends. (although)
3. We will attend the Dia de los Muertos parade. The weather is nice. (provided that)
4. Ann took a jumper with her to the outdoor celebration. It might get cold later. (in case)
5. You can't see the fireworks display at the festival very well. It's dark outside. (unless)
Bài 24 :
5. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences expressing concession.
(Chọn đáp án đúng để hoàn thành các câu chỉ sự nhượng bộ.)
1. Although/ Despite there are numerous pluses to rural life, there are also considerable minuses.
2. Even though / Despite life in the country can be quiet, there is usually a strong sense of community in smaller villages.
3. For those who love the outdoors, there is plenty to do in the countryside in spite of/ although the lack of clubs, galleries and cinemas.
4. Although / Despite the air is clean and the noise is minimal, there is little entertainment in the country.
5. Finally, country life allows for clean and healthy living close to nature despite / even though the distance from the amenities of the city.
