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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II. Complete the sentences with although or in spite of.
1. .she is beautiful, everybody hates her.
 2. The children slept deeply.
 3.. . earning a low salary, Sara helped her parents.
 4. Jane rarely sees Alan.. .hey are neighbors.
5. Kate did not do well in the exam .working very hard.
6.. .I was very hungry, I couldn't eat.
                             the noise.
        ...the difficulty, they managed to solve the maths problem.
8. Liza never talked to him.. .she loved him.
9 . it was cold, Marie didn't put on her coat.
 10. Clare did the work... .being ill.

change from although though even though -> in spite of despite although he was tired , he walked to the station despite .......................................................... 2. although it was noisy , the children slept well the children .................................................... 3. though linda earned a low salary , she gave money to her parents in spite of .............................................................. 4. tom went to work even though he didn't feel very well tom ........................................................... 5. their new product turned out to be a success though the market studies were pessimistic their ............................................................. 6. julie failed the exam though she worked very hard julie ............................................................ 7. although john got the highest result in the class , he still had problems with the teacher in spite of

change from although/ though/ even though - in spite of / despite starting as available

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

despite ..........................................................

2. although it was noisy , the children slept well

the children ....................................................

3. though linda earned a low salary , she gave mony to her parents

in spite of ..............................................................

4. tom went to work even though he didn't feel very well

tom ...........................................................

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

their .............................................................

6. julie failed the exam though she worked very hard

julie ............................................................

7. although john got the highest result in the class , he still had problems with the teacher

in spite of ...........................................................................

Change from although/ though/ even though-> in spite of despite,starting as available.

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

-> Despite ...............................................................

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

-> The children ......................................................

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

-> ............................................................................................................

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

-> TOm ...............................................................................

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

-> ...........................................................................................................................................

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

-> .................................................................................

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

-> In spite of ..................................................................................................................................

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

-> Despite ...........................................................................................................

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

-> Despite .....................................................................................

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

-> 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 ..............

1. Mandy went on working though she felt unwell

-> In spite of

2. They slept soundly although the night air was hot

-> In spite of

3. Although the children were poor, they seemed happy

-> Despite

4. I enjoyed the film although the story was silly

-> In spite of

5. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy

-> Despite

6. Although Sarah dosen't talk much, she is a considerate person

-> Despite

7. Don't shout at her in spite of her lazinees

-> Though