Exercise 3. Choose the best answer (Bài tập Olm) 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 C. Though it is raining B. 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 C. Despite the fact that he is old B. Despite his old age 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. The flight was delayed ……………. ..the fog. A. in spite of B. because of C. though D. since 11. Huong didn’t participate in the contest …………… her lack of confidence. A. because B. because of C. since D. despite 12. He hid that letter in a book …………. no one could read it. A. so that B. because C. although D. in spite of 13. ………………. Nam was unable to see anthing, he knew someone was in his room. A. because B. In case C. If D. Even though 14. The mother got angry because …………………………………... . A. her son behaved badly C. her son will behave badly B. her son’s bad behavior D. her son bad behaving 15. …………….. the liberation of women, women can take part in social activities. A. Because B. Thanks to C. while D. As please help me!!!