Exercise 1: Change from in spite of/ despite → although/though/even though.

1. Despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan.

→ Although I warned them, they went ahead with their plan.

2. They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water.

→ They went swimming though the water was cold.

3. In spite of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.

→ Though she was bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.

4. She decided to go abroad for a year despite loving her boyfriend very much.

→ She decided to go abroad for a year even though she loved her boyfriend very much.

5. He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare.

→ He went on holiday to Thailand despite the expensive airfare.

6. Socrates never had much money despite being very famous in his own day.

→ Socrates never had much money, even though he was very famous in his own day.

7. His career did not really take off despite his ambitions.

→ His career did not really take off despite his ambitions.

8. They managed to work together despite their differences of opinion.

→ They managed to work together even though they had differences of opinion.

9. Despite my headache I enjoyed the film.

→ Although I had a headache, I enjoyed the film.

10. Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

→ Even though he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

Exercise 2: Change from although/ though/ even though → in spite of/ despite, starting as available.

1. Although he was tired, he walked to the station. 

→ Despite being tired, he walked to the station.

2. Although it was noisy, the children slept well. 

→ The children slept well despite the noise.

3. Though Linda earned a low salary, she gave money to her parents. 

→ In spite of earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents.

4. Tom went to work even though he didn’t feel very well. 

→ Tom went to work despite not feeling very well.

5. Their new product turned out to be a success though the market studies were pessimistic. 

→ Their new product turned out to be a success despite the market studies being pessimistic.

6. Julie failed the exam though she worked very hard. 

→ Julie failed the exam despite working very hard.

7. Although John got the highest result in the class, he still had problems with the teacher. 

→ In spite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher.

8. Although it was difficult, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.

→ In spite of it being difficult, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.

9. Even though he is a little overweight, he is actually quite fit. 

→ Despite  being a little overweight, he is actually quite fit.

10. Although politicians are necessary for democracy, they are still liars and thieves. 

→ In spite of politicians being necessary for democracy, they are still liars and thieves.​

Exercise 3: Circle the correct answers.

1. Valencia is a fantastic place  despite    being too hot in July and August

2. Cars are very useful in the city  in spite of    they are expensive.

3. She’s a great person  even though     getting jealous over stupid things sometimes

4.  despite of  getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher

5. The best things in life are free  even though   love is often very expensive

6. I phone my brother in Thailand using Skype nearly every day   despite  the time difference.

7.  In spite  losing her way twice, she arrived safely.

8. Although  the fact the sun was shining, the water was cold.

9.  although he being hard working, Kevin failed the examination.

10. We stayed up late  although   we were tired.

1. Despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan.

Although I warned them, they went ahead with their plan.

2. They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water.

-They went swimming although the water was cold

3. In spite of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.

-Although she is bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.

4. She decided to go abroad for a year despite loving her boyfriend very much.

-She decided to go abroad for a year although she loved her boyfriend very much.

5. He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare.

-He went on holiday to Thailand although the airfare was expensive

6. Socrates never had much money despite being very famous in his own day.

-Socrates never had much money although he was very famous in his own day.

7. His career did not really take off despite his ambitions.

-His career did not really take off althogh he was ambitious

8. They managed to work together despite their differences of opinion.

-They managed to work together although their opinion was difference

9. Despite my headache I enjoyed the film.

-Although I had a headache, I enjoyed the film.

10. Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

-Although he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

Change from in spite of / despite -> although/ though/ even though

1. Despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan

-> .....................................Though I had warned them, they went ahead with their plan.................................................................

2. They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water.

-> ......................Though the water was cold, they went swimming...............................................................................

3. In spite of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.

-> ......................Though she was bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row................................................................................

4. She decided to go aboad for a year despite loving her boyfriend very much.

-> ......................Though she loved her boyfr very much, she decided to go abroad...................................................................................................

5. He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare.

-> ..................................Though the airfair was expensive, he went on holiday to TL.........................................................................

6. Socrater never had much money despite being very famous in his own day.

-> ...........................Though Socrater was very famous in his own day, he never had much money.............................................................................................

7. Hí career did not really take off despite his ambitions.

-> ................................Though he was ambitious, his career did not really take off.....................................................

8. They managed to work together despite their diferences of opinion.

-> ................Though they had different opinions, they managed to work together..........................................................................................

9. Despite my headache I enjoyed the film.

-> .................Though I had a headache, I enjoyed the film................................................

10. Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

-> .....................Though he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car...........................................................................

Thay though = although/ even though deu duoc nhe.

rewirte the following sentenes by using although in spite of despite

1 Despite my warning they went ahead with their plan

=>Although I warned,they went ahead with their plan

2 They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water

=>They went swimming although the water was cold

3 In spite of being bad at pool. she beat him three times in a row

=>although she was bad at pool. she beat him three times in a row

4 She decided to go abroad for a year despite loving her boy friend very much

5He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare

=>He went on holiday to Thailand although the airfare was expensive

6 They managed to work together despite their differences of opinion

=>They managed to work together although their opinion was different

7

1.=>Although I warned,they went ahead with their plan

2.=>They went swimming although the water was cold

3.=>although she was bad at pool. she beat him three times in a row

4.=>She decided to go abroad for a year although she loved her boy friend very much

5.=>He went on holiday to Thailand although the airfare was expensive

6.=>They managed to work together although their opinion was different

1,despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan

- Although I warned, they went ahead with their plan

2,they went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water.

- Despite  the coldness of the water,they went swimming

hoặc : Although the water was cold, they went swimming

3,in spite of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.

- Although she plays pool bad, she beat him three times in a row.

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EX2 : change from althought / though / enen though - in spite of / despite , starting as available

1. although he was tired , he walked to the station

....Despite being tired,.he walked to the station.... ..............................................................

2. they went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water

............Although the water was cold, the went swimming...................................................

3. in spite of being bad at pool , she beat him three times in a row

Although she was bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row

4. she decided to go abroad for a year despite loving her boyfriend very much

...She decided to go abroad for a year although she loved her boy friend very much

5. he want on holiday to thailand in spite of the expensive airfare

.....He went on holiday to Thailand although the airfare was expensive

6. socrates never had much money despite being very famous in his own day

......Although Socrates was very famous in his own day, he never . had much money

7. his career did not really take off despite his ambitions

............Though he was ambitious, his career did not really take off

8. they managed to work together despite their differenses of opinion

........Though they had different opinions, they managed to work together

1.Despite the hard work, they enjoy themselves.

2.Despite being dangerous, they wanted to climb the mountain.

3.In spite of the hot weather, they went jogging in the park.

4.In spite of knowing the danger of smoking , i didn't give it up.

5.Although Mr Benson is old, he runs seven miles before breakfast.

cau 1 : hoàn thành câu sau với because (of ) , (al)though , even though , despite , in spite of

1..............Although............he worked hard , he did not receive any praise

2 he ate the chocolate cake .............even though................ he is on diet

3 ........Despite...........the high prices , my daughters insist on going to the movies every saturday

4 ............Though..........it was cold , i went out

5 .......Although..............john did not study hard , he succeeded

cau2 : 1 ......................... he had enough money , he refused to buy a new car

a in spite b in spite of c despite d although

2 .........................., he walked to the station

a despite being tired b although to be tired c in spite being tired d despite tired

3 she left him .....................she still loved him

a even if b even though c in spite of d despite

4 ................... her lack of hard work , she was promoted

a because b even though c in spite of d despite

5 ........................they are twin brothers , they do not look like

a although b because of c because d in spite of

6 julie failed the exam ......................... of working very hard

a despite b in spite c even if d though

7 she walked home by herself .................... she knew that it was dangerous

a if b though c because d which

8 ......................they are brother , they do not look like

a although b even c despite d in spite of

9 she left him .......................... she still loved him

a in spite b even though c in spite of d despite

10 he refused to give up work , ......................he's won a million pounds

a despite b however c even though d as though

WRITE L. Change these sentences using the expressions

1. Tom will not pass the examination even though he studied well.(despite)

Despite studying well, Tom will not pass the examination

2. Despite not having enough money, we decided to hold a party. (though)

We decided to hold a party though we didn't have enough money

3. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark. (despite)

Despite the dark sky, he took a lot of photographs

4. Despite his hard life, he studied very well. (though)

He studied very well though his life was hard

5. In spite of living in poverty, they were always admired. (although)

Although they lived in poverty, they were always admired

6. He passed the final examination even though he was frequently absent from class. (in spite of)

7. She is still fat even though she has been on a diet for 2 years. (despite)

Despite being on a diet for 2 years, she is still fat

8. Although she doesn't earn much money, she spends like a millionaire. (in spite of)

In spite of not earning much money, she spends like a millionaire

9. He went to bed early even though he didn't finish his lessons. (despite)

Despite not finishing his lessons, he went to bed early

10. Remember to treat him well even though you don't like him. (in spite of).

In spite of not liking him, remember to treat him well