In spite of taking a taxi, he still arrived late.
In spite of taking a taxi, he still arrived late.
although he took a taxi bill still arrived late ->in spite of
Part 1. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence given.
Question 41: I haven’t seen that man before.
It’s .
Question 42: Although Bill took a taxi, he still arrived late for the concert.
Despite .
Question 43: I don’t know how to design a website.
I wish .
Question 44: He often gets bad marks because he is lazy.
If he
Question 45: She would rather read a book than watch TV.
She prefers .
Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between THREE AND FIVE words, including
the word given.
Question 46: The owner of that sports car is very rich. (WHO)
The man is very rich.
Question 47: There has been a considerable improvement in the quality of life in the countryside.
(CONSIDERABLY)
The qualityoflife in the countryside .
Question 48: Harry reads faster than hislittle sister. (READER)
Harry his little sister.
Question 49: Her parents don’t want her to smoke at home. (OBJECT)
Her parents at home.
Question 50: The vet examined my brother’s pet dog last week. (HAD)
My brother last week.
1) remember to send me a postcard
-> It ..........
2) that room is so small that we can't live in it .
-> That room isn't...................
3) although he took a taxi , Bill still arrived late for the concert .
-> In spite of .....................
4) we went out although it rained heavily .
-> Despite ...................
5) she didn't go to school because she was seriously ill .
-> Beacause of ......................
6) Tom give me a beautiful gift .
-> A ....................
7) it took him ten mins to prepare for the dinner .
-> He prepared.........................
8) If i were you , I would get up earlier , Nam "
-> I advised....................
9) These shoes are too small for me to wear . ( so )
These ....................
10) It was such a boring film that I felt asleep . ( too )
the.....................
1. although he took a taxi, Bill still late for the concert.
→ Bill took...
2. it is not a habit of mine to sleep in the afternoon
→ I'm....
3. we spent hafl a year ..... this hotel.
a. to build b.built c.building d. with building
1. Mary doesn’t go to school because she is ill
Because of ...........................................................................................................
2. Our guests arrived late because of the heavy rain
Because ...........................................................................................................
3. Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him
Because ...........................................................................................................
4. This boy is ignorant because he is lazy
Because of ...........................................................................................................
5. My friend was absent because of his illness
Because ...........................................................................................................
6. As he has behaved badly, he must be punished
Because of ...........................................................................................................
7. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job
In spite ...........................................................................................................
8. We went out in spite of the rain
Although ...........................................................................................................
9. Though he was poor, he wasn’t always unhappy
Despite ...........................................................................................................
10. The little boy crossed the street although the traffic was heavy
In spite of ...........................................................................................................
11. She decided to accept the job although the salary was low
Despite ...........................................................................................................
12. Although he had a bad cold, William still went to work
In spite ...........................................................................................................
13. Life is short, yet we still waste a lot of time
Though ...........................................................................................................
14. In spite of all my careful plans, a lot of things went wrong
Although ...........................................................................................................
15. In spite of his age, Mr. Bensons runs seven miles before breakfast
Although ...........................................................................................................
16. In spite of the bad weather, the pilot will bring the plane down safely
Though ...........................................................................................................
17. Cars cause pollution but people still want them
Although ...........................................................................................................
18. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car
In spite ...........................................................................................................
19. They got wet to the skin because of heavy rain
It rained ...........................................................................................................
20. Not having enough money, I didn’t buy the computer
Because I ...........................................................................................................
21. The joke was funny, but no one laughed
Although ...........................................................................................................
22. The café was crowded, but we found a table
Although ...........................................................................................................
23. Since he was careless, Tim lost his job
Because of ...........................................................................................................
24. She was seriously ill but she enjoyed life very much
Although ...........................................................................................................
25. He crashed his car although he drove carefully
Despite ...........................................................................................................
26. Although the weather was very hot, they continued playing football
In spite of ...........................................................................................................
Rephrase the following sentences using the beginnings given
1. Even though he's a millionaire, he hates spending money
In spite of being a millionaire, he hates spending money.
2. She attended the meeting in spite of her illness
Although ............
3. They managed to arrive on time, despite the heavy snowstorm
Even though ............
4. She's managing director although she's only 25
Despite the fact ............
5. Although he has been told to stop, he still smokes
In spite of .............
6. In spite of losing thirty kilos, she's still overweight
Although ..............
cau1 : choose the correct answer to each of the follwing questions a ........................ , bill arrived late a in spite of having taken a taxi b despite of having taken a taxi c although of having taken a taxi d though having taken a taxi b the nurse asked mrs.green .......................... a how was old her son b how old her son is c how old son was d how old her son was c the more a car costs , ..................................... a faster it goes b the faster it goes c so faster it goes d the fastest it goes d the students never understand you , do they ........... ? a do the students never understand you ? b are the students never understand you ? c do not the students never understand you ? d do they the students never understand you ? e ..................., he will lose his job a if he works harder b if he does not works harder c unless he does not work harder d unless he works harder
Rewrite the sentences with the word given.
1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
=>In spite of ..................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................
3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.
=>In spite of ..................................................................................................................................................................................
4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................
5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.
=>In spite of ..................................................................................................................................................................................
6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................
7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.
=>In spite of ..................................................................................................................................................................................
8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................
9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.
=>In spite of ..................................................................................................................................................................................
10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................
11. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................................................................
12. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
=> Though ......................................................................................................................................................................................
13. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.
=> Although ..................................................................................................................................................................................
14. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though ...........................................................................................................................................................................
15. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.
=> Though .................................................................................................................................................................
1. Tom will not pass the examination eventhough he studied well. (despite)
2. He took a lot of photofraphs eventhough the sky was dark.(despite)
3. He passed the final examination eventhough he was frequently absent from class. (in spite of)
4. She is still fat eventhough she has been on a diet for 2 years.(despite)
5. Although she doesn't earn much money, she spends like a millionaire. (in spite of)
6. He went to bed early eventhough he didn't finish his lessons.(despite)
7. Remember to treat him well eventhough you don't like him (in spite of)
8. Despite not having enough money, decided to hold a party. (though)
9. In spite of living in poverty, they were always admired. ( Although )
10. Despite his hard life, he studied very well. (though)