_______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted
A. In spite
B. Even though
C. in spite of
D. despite of
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 ________________________________________
1. She is quite fat although she plays sport everyday. (despite)
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2. Although I see him every morning, I’ve never spoken to him. (in spite of)
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3. It is quite warm although it is a bit windy. (despite)
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4. We lost the match although we were the better team. (despite) ___________________________________________________________________________
5. We lost the match although we were the better team. (despite)
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6. I couldn’t sleep although I was tired. (despite)
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7. Though Kevin was hard working, he failed the examination. (despite)
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8. Although he takes a lot of exercises, he is fat. (despite)
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9. Although he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car. (in spite of)
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10. Although she was exhausted, she continued to study. (in spite of)
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11. The new restaurant looks good. It seems to have few customers. (however)
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12. We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon. We could not afford the fee. (however)
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13. My foot was hurt. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (although)
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14. I’ve been too busy to answer by email. I’ll do it soon. (nevertheless)
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15. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella. (although)
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16. It was a comedy. Almost all audiences feel asleep. (although)
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17. The film was made twenty years ago. Many people have enjoyed seeing it. (however)
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7. I’m not tired in spite of working hard all day (although)
8. She is quite fat although she plays sport everyday (despite / the fact)
9. Although I see him every morning, I’ve never spoken to him (in spite of) 1
0. It’s quite warm although it’s a bit windy (despite)
Make one sentence from two . Use the word(s) in backet in your sentences
1. We live in the same street . We hardly ever sê each other . ( DESPITE )
2. My foot was injured . I managed to walk to the nearest village . ( ALTHOUGH )
3. They have very little money . They are happing . ( IN SPITE OF )
4. I got very get in the rain . I had an rubrella . ( EVEN THOUGH )
5. I couldn't sleep . I was tired . ( DESPITE )
6. He like the sweater . He decided not to buy it . ( THOUGH )
7. I đin't get the joy . I had all the necessary qualifications . ( IN SPITE OF )
8. Nick use to smoke . He seems to be in good health . ( ALTHOUGH )
9. I had turned on the air conditioner . It was still hot in the room . ( EVEN THOUGH )
10. Laura wants to fly . She feels fraid . (IN SPITE OF THE FACT )
11. Trevor didn't notice the sign . It was right in front of him . ( EVEN THOUGH )
12. I'm no better . I've taken the pills . ( DESPITE THE FACT )
13. Matthew doesn't know any French . It was one of his school subject . ( THOUGH )
14. Henry's friend is a millionaire . He hate spending money .( DESPITE )
15. We couldn't get tickets . We queued for an hour . ( IN SPITE OF )
16. I'd met her twice before . I didn't recognize her . ( ALTHOUGH )
17. Laura felt unwell . She went on working . ( IN SPITE OF HIS )
18. I told the absolute truth . no one would believe me . ( EVEN THOUGH )
19. The good were never delivered . We had received the promise . ( DESPITE )
Combine the sentences
Minh is very rich. He isn't happy (although/ Despite)
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She can't answer my questions. She is very intelligent (although/ Despite)
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He tried. He was not successful (In spite of/ Even though)
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Ex 4. Fill in the blank with “although/ though/ even though”, “in spite of/ despite”, “however/ nevertheless”
1. __________ she is beautiful, everybody hates her.
2. The children slept deeply __________ the noise.
3. This is the shortest way to the city center; __________, it is not the only way.
4. __________ earning a low salary, Sara helped her parents.
5. Jane rarely sees Alan __________ they are neighbours.
6. Kate did not do well in the exam __________ working very hard.
7. __________ I was very hungry, I couldn’t eat.
8. Your son is heading to the right direction; __________, I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
9. __________ the difficulty, they managed to solve the math problems.
10. Liza never talked to him __________ she loved him.
11. Clare did the work __________ being ill.
12. __________ all our hard work, a lot of things went wrong.
13. It is very late now. __________, she is still at her office.
14. He runs fast __________ his old age.
15. He had written to her many times. __________, she didn’t give any reply, so they had been out of touch ever since.
16. __________ he has a number of relatives living nearby, he never visits them.
17. __________ being overweight, I eat lots of chocolate every day.
18. __________ not doing any exercises, she doesn’t get fat.
Ex 5. Combine the sentences. Use the words in brackets.
1. It was a comedy. Almost audience fell asleep. (although)
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2. The film was made twenty years ago. Many people have enjoyed seeing it. (however)
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3. She has been nominated for Best Actress five times. She has never won once. (in spite of)
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4. This is his first role. His acting is excellent. (nevertheless)
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5. The film didn’t receive good investment. The film was a great success. (despite)
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6. Huong seems to be quite clever. She often gets low marks. (though)
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7. He’s a millionaire. He lives in a very small house. (in spite of)
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8. This restaurant has a good service. The food is not delicious. (however)
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9. He is young. He is an excellent manager. (even though)
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10. He asked for another cup of coffee. There was no more. (nevertheless)
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11. There is an interesting film on TV. We are studying now. (however)
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12. He drove his car to home. He had a headache. (in spite of)
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: Because; because of; although/ though/ even though; in spite of/ despite
1) We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. >>In spite of
2) We understand him in spite of his strong accent. >> Although
3) Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled.>> Despite
4) Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.>> Though
5) In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. >>Although
6) Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. >>Despite
7) In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. >> Although
8) Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test.>> Despite
9) In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile.>> Although
10) My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. >>Despite
11) In spite of a headache, he enjoyed the film.>> Although
12) My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying.>>In spite of
13) He isn’t happy although he is very rich. >>Despite
14) Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied.>> Despite
15) Although he often tells lies, many people believe him.>> Despite
1. Mellisa's father was very busy, but he still played with her =>.Busy...................................................................................
2. Minh had a bad cold but he came to class=>Despite.........................................
3. Money is a bad master, but it is a good servant .=> Despite..........................................
4. Mr.Allen was on a diet, but he ate the cake=> In spite of..............................................
5. No matter how hard he tried, he could not change her mind=>Although..........................................................
6. She is very rich . However; she isn;t happy =>Despite..................................................
7. She never comes to the office on time although she gets up so early =>Despite...........................................
8. The old man always enjoys swimming even though the weather is rough =>Despite.............................
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