8.He failed the final test________ he studied hard. *
although
despite
in spite of
however
nevertheless
9.Everyone thought she would accept the offer. ___________, she turned it down. *
although
despite
in spite of
however
nevertheless
Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. I wanted to see the film…………………..feeling sleepy
a. although b. but c. in spite of d. spite
2. It is a horror film. …………………….., it is a good film.
a. Although b. However c. And d. So
3. She sings very well…………………..she is very fat
a. however b. but c. in spite of d. and
4. He drove a car to home………………………his headache.
a. although b. and c. in spite of d. so
5. ………………………being young, he is an excellent manager
a. Although b. But c. In spite of d. Spite
6. ………………they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
a. However b. Nevertheless c. When d. Although
7. Last night, I didn’t go to the bed early…………………being very tired.
a. despite of b. although c. in spite of d. because of
8. Not many people went to see the film; …………….., it received good reviews from critics.
a. however b. but c. despite d. because of
9. ……………….difficulties, the firemen managed to save many people who were caught in the fire.
a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless
10…………………he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.
a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless
11. She failed the test………………..she studied hard.
a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless
12. Everyone thought she would accept the offer…………………….. , she turned it down.
a. although b. despite c. however d. in spite of
6._________ difficulties, the firemen managed to save many people who were caught in the fire. *
Although
Despite
In spite of
However
Nevertheless
7. _________ she got top marks at high school, she never went to university. *
Although
Despite
In spite of
However
Nevertheless
1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
Despite ________________________________________
2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
In spite of ________________________________________
3. He had worked very hard but he failed.
Even though ________________________________________
4. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of ________________________________________
5. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite ________________________________________
6. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
In spite of ________________________________________
7. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave home.
In spite of ________________________________________
8. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite ________________________________________
9. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
Despite ________________________________________
10. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
Although ________________________________________
11. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
In spite of ________________________________________
12. In spite of the high price, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though ________________________________________
13. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
Although ________________________________________
14. He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard.
Despite ________________________________________
15. Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.
In spite of ________________________________________
16. We get a good room though we didn’t phone the hotel.
Despite ________________________________________
17. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.
Although ________________________________________
18. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant.
Although ________________________________________
19. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
Despite ________________________________________
20. Although he is talented, no one likes him.
In spite of ________________________________________
Rewrite
1 In spite of the dirty room, Salim didn't clean it
-> althuongh
2 Allthough she behaves badly,we still lover her
-> Despite
3 Althuogh there was the traffic jam , they went to the post office
-> im spite
4 Despite learning very hard, he failed this test.
-> Although
Ex6.Combine the sentences. Use the words in brackets:
1.It was comedy. Almost audience fell asleep.(although)
2.Her voice is beautiful. She doesn’t want to be a singer. (In spite of)
3. This book is interesting, but she doesn’t like reading it. (Despite)
4.They didn’t go on a picnic.The weather was cool. (Although)
5.He studied very hard. He failedthe test. (Although)
6.Her illness is serious. She doesn’t see her doctor. (Despite)
7.This girl is intelligent. She is very friendly with her friends. (In spite of)
8.She can work. It is very noisy. (Even though)
9.He wants to go to the movies tonight. He has a lot of homework to do. (However)
10.I was so hungry. I couldn’t eat much. (Nevertheless)
II. WRITING.
1. Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
ðln spite of
2. Did she often go to the beach when she lived in Hai Phong?.
Did she use
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
dDespite
4. I usually stayed up late to do my home work last year, but now I don't.
dl used
5. Why did you do that?
Could you tell us
Rewrite the sentence
1.The film poster is wonderful. I don’t like to see it.( Despite/ In spite of)
2.Although there was the traffic jam, they went to the post office. ( Despite/ In spite of)
3.Despite the fact that Tony learnt very hard, he failed this test. ( In spite of)
4.I accepted the job although the salary was low (In spite of)
5.Despite Sonay had completed this project, he went to sleep. (Although/ Even though/ Though)
6. In spite of his god salary, Mary gave up his job. (Although)
7.Despite her unkind behavior, we still love her. Rewrite the sentence with ( Even though)
8.In spite of the dirty room, Salim didn’t clean it. ( Although)
9.She didn’t eat much though she was hungry. (Despite)
10. Although they study hard, they can’t get good marks. ( Despite)
IV. Rewrite each sentence or question so it has the same meaning
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of______________________________________________________
2. Mary went to school although she was sick.
Despite_______________________________________________________
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite________________________________________________________
4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
In spite of______________________________________________________
5. Although there was a big storm, I didn’t stay at home.
In spite of _____________________________________________________
please help me
Bài 2l Tìm và sửa lỗi sai (và giải thích)
1) Despite she behaves unkind, we still love her.
2) In spite of Tony learnt very hard. he failed this test.
3) Her brother really enjoy this job although the low salary.
4) Although the traffic jam, they went to the post office.
5) Despite the film poster is wonderful, I don't like to see it
