I - Circle one letter to indicate the option that best completes each of the following sentences 1. Everybody was shocked_______he announced that his company had gone bankrupt. A. when B. during C. until D. while 2. I managed to sleep_______ the hotel was noisy. A. although B. in spite of C. because D. because of 3. _______we comforted her, she didnt seem to get over the bad experience. A. Because B. In spite of C. Although D. Because of 4. They started the show according to schedule_______the poor attendance. A. although B. in spite of C. because D. because of 5. The centre will be closed_______renovation works until further notice. A. even with B. because C. due to D. despite 6. I was busy doing my homework_______my brothers were playing video games. A. whenever B. so that C. while D. how 7. _______you can show him the membership card, he will let you in. A. While B. Unless C. Although D. If 8. They offered to do it for her she declined their help. A. or B. when C. but D. for 9. Our math teacher gave Anna a punishment_______ she was late for class for third time this week. A. since B. while C. before D. because of 10. Janet finished her school work excellently_______her leg injury A. because of B. although C. because D. in spite of 11. My younger brother was awarded a scholarship_______his superior scholastic ability. A. because of B. because C. despite D. although 12. He never goes to bed_______he finishes his homework. A. unless B. when C. while D. if 13. She is looking for a new job_______she is tired of doing the same thing every day. A. even when B. although C. because D. as if 14. I turned off my phone_______I wouldnt be disturbed while working. A. because of B. in order to C. although D. so that 15. She didnt realise that she had mistaken someones handbag _______she opened it. A. while B. until C. during D. after 16. It is easier to study animals and plants than human beings_______plant and animal behaviors can be controlled and monitored. A. since B. because of C. although D. despite 17. Your advertisement might look more attractive_______it were printed in colour. A. even if B. if C. until D. in case 18. Eggs are generally good for your health_______, of course, you eat too much of them. A. in spite of B. unless C. though D. if 19. My mother gave me some money_______I wanted to buy something during my trip. A. if B. providing that C. in case D. otherwise 20. Most shampoos include chemicals in them_______I prefer using natural olive oil soap for my hair. A. and B. if C. so D. but 21. _______people discover my job for the first time, they always ask me for details of the many adventures they assume I have had. A. While B. When C. Until D. Before 22. _______plan effectively your work, you need to know how you are doing in that work. A. Although B. In order to C. So that D. Unless 23. _______a person does not use cigarette, he or she can still be harmed seriously by the smoke in the cigarette. A. If B. Because C. Providing that D. Even if 24. Before World War I, the relations among the European countries were very bad_______all were suspicious about others. A. but B. though C. and D. while 25. She had little to live on,______she lived happily and worked under her old oil lamp. A. although B. even if C. despite D. but 26. _______the music they make_______the life they are living is a good example of how to be good persons. A. not only but also B. both - and C. whether-or D. Only when - then 27. He can speak English_______ Spanish fluently, _______his French is not so good. A. but-and B. and - but C. not only - but also D. whether-or 28. I did my best to pass my English exam_______I failed. A. and B. or C. yet D . because 29. I have to be on time, _______my boss will be annoyed if Im late. A. for B. yet C. and D. due to 30. _______the world is becoming increasingly global, many people remain ignorant to other cultures and languages. A. In order that B. In case C. Even if D. Because Xin hãy giúp em vs ạ