having been told not to eat by the children's mother, they ate the cookies
Choose the underlined part (A, B, C or D) that need correction
Question 5. In the past, my hair used to is shorter.
A B C D
Question 6. The child ate the cookies in spite of his mother had told him not to.
A B C D
Question 7. The Carnival of Rio de Janerio is a very fascinated festival.
A B C D
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 ________________________________________
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 )
1. They are too busy, so he couln't meet them -> because of..........................
2.Minh had a bad cold but he came to class. -> despite..................
3. Money iss a bad master, but it is a good servant -> despite
4.No matter how hard he tried , he could not change her mind -> although ...............
5.The old man always enjoys swimming even though the weather is rough -> despite........
6.The party was far from here,but we came there -> despite...............
7.The plane took off though the weather was bad -> despite..........
8. though he comes home late,shw waits for him for dinner -> he comes......
9.Though i like the color of the hhat, i do not like it shape - > I like.......
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)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. The film was made twenty years ago. Many people have enjoyed seeing it. (however)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. She has been nominated for Best Actress five times. She has never won once. (in spite of)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. This is his first role. His acting is excellent. (nevertheless)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. The film didn’t receive good investment. The film was a great success. (despite)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Huong seems to be quite clever. She often gets low marks. (though)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. He’s a millionaire. He lives in a very small house. (in spite of)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. This restaurant has a good service. The food is not delicious. (however)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. He is young. He is an excellent manager. (even though)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. He asked for another cup of coffee. There was no more. (nevertheless)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
11. There is an interesting film on TV. We are studying now. (however)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
12. He drove his car to home. He had a headache. (in spite of)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
1. The teacher asked Susan to go to the blackboard
2. He told me not to leave the door open
3. My mother asked me to help her with that heavy box
4. Mrs. Jackson said Jim should improve him spanish pronuncitation
5. They asked their mother not to worry about them
Hoàn thành câu sau với “because (of)” ; “(al)though/even though /despite/ in spite of”.
1. _____________ he worked hard, he didn’t receive any praise.
2. He ate the chocolate cake _____________ he is on diet.
3. _____________ the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday.
4. _____________ it was cold, I went aout.
5. _____________ John didn’t study hard, he succeeded.
6. We took many picture _____________ the cloudy sky.
7. _____________ her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children.
8. She went home early _____________ she didn’t feel well.
9. I couldn’t get to sleep _____________ the noise.
10. The students arrived late_____________the traffic jam.
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.............................
GIÚP MÌNH NHA .
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.
=> No matter ..................................................................................................................................................
14. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though ........................................................................................................................
15. In spite of his hard work, Ba failed his exam.
=> Though ....................................................................................................
16. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.
=> Although ..........................................................................................................................
17. Although they lost, the home team played very well.
=> Despite ......................................................................................................................................
18. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.
=>In spite of ..........................................................................................................................
