Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.

1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.

A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite

2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy

A. but B. and C. or D. so

3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends

A. though B. since C. because of D. so that

4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.

A. although B. despite C. and D. because

5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.

A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of

6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.

A. because B. because of C. despite D. so

7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.

A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though

8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.

A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B

9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.

A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct

10. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.

A. Eventhough Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.

B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French.

C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.

D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris.

11. Mr Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.

A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr Ba was late for the meeting.

B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr Ba was late for the meeting.

C. Mr Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi.

D. Mr Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi.

12. We camt to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy.

A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time.

B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time.

13. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.

A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.

B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

D. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it.

14. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.

A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy the car she likes.

B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.

C. The car is too expensive for her to buy.

D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot.

15. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.

A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.

B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.

C. Sue wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill.

D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.

16. Even though Trung had a bad cold, he went to the concert.

A. In spite of his bad cold, Trung went to the concert.

B. Trung had a bad cold because he went to the concert.

C. Trung went to the concert despite having a bad cold.

D. Trung had a bad cold. However, he went to the concert.

17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although

18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.

A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still

19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.

A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas

19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.

A. For B. Although C. So D. When

20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.

A. because B. although C. so D. but

21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that

22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain

23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although

24. ______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired

C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

25. The children slept well, despite _____.

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

26. She left him __________ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of

28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.

A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of

29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.

A. despite B. though C. as though D. but

30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.

A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though

Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in parentheses

1. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

2. They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

4. He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

5. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy. (even though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

6.The keyboard wasn’t working well. She tried to finish the letter (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

7.The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

8.I’m no better. I’ve taken the bill. (even though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

9. The traffic was bad. I arrived at the airport on time. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

10. I didn’t get the job. I had all necessary qualifications. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

11. We enjoyed the vacation. It rained a lot. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

12. She felt sick. She went to work. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

13. I was really tired. I couldn’t sleep. (even though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

14. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

15. She couldn’t answer the question. She is very intelligent. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

16. He tried. He was not successful. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

17. His life is hard. He determined to study well. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

18. He was wise and experienced. He was not taken in. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

Exercise 5: Complete the sentences with your own words:

1. Although my mom sing very well,____________________________________________.

2. Although ___________________________________________, I can’t sing English song.

3. Sue didn’t come to my birthday party last Sunday though__________________________.

4. Although my school is far from the city, many students____________________________.

5. We really enjoyed the trip to the museum last week though_________________________.

6. Although my sister can draw very beautifully, she________________________________.

Exercise 6: 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 _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

Exercise 9: Rewrite the sentences, using although or in spite of.

1. Although I was very tired, I didn’t sleep.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

2. Although I was hungry, I didn’t eat anything.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

3. Although he felt unwell, he went on working.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

4. Although he was disappointed, he tried to smile.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

5. He still goes to school although he isn’t fine.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

6. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

7. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.

=> Though _{.....................................................................................................................................................................................}

8. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.

=> Although _{.................................................................................................................................................................................}

9. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.

=> Even though _{..........................................................................................................................................................................}

10. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.

=> Though _{.....................................................................................................................................................................................}

11. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.

=> Although _{.................................................................................................................................................................................}

12. Although they lost, the home team played very well.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

13. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

14. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

15. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.

=> Although _{.................................................................................................................................................................................}

16. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.

=> Even though _{..........................................................................................................................................................................}

17. It was raining, but we went out.

=> Though _{.....................................................................................................................................................................................}

18. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.

=> Even though _{..........................................................................................................................................................................}

19. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.

=> Though _{.....................................................................................................................................................................................}

20. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.

=> In spite of _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

21. I couldn’t sleep though I was very tired.

=> Much _{.........................................................................................................................................................................................}

22. I didn’t get the job even though I was extremely qualified.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

23. He ate all the fruits although they were green.

=>No matter _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

24. The plane took off though the weather was bad.

=>No matter _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

25. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark.

=>No matter _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

26. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

27. Tom will not pass the examination although he studies well.

=> In spite of _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

28. He is still fat though he has been on a diet for 2 years.

=> In spite of _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

29. Although they lived in poverty, they were always happy.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

30. He got good jobs, he was not satisfied.
=> No matter what jobs...................................................................................................................

31. You do any job, you should do it devotedly.
=> Whatever ....................................................................................................................................

32. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
=> However......................................................................................................................................

33. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish.
=> Much...........................................................................................................................................

34. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
=> No matter....................................................................................................................................

35. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.
=> Despite........................................................................................................................................

36. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted.
=> Friendly.......................................................................................................................................

37. I admit he’s clever, but I don’t think he’ll this problem.
=> Clever..........................................................................................................................................

38. She never comes to the office on time although she gets up so early.
=> No matter....................................................................................................................................

39. He had enjoyed the lively company of his friends in Edinburgh. All the same, his work, he felt, demanded solitude.

=> Much as.......................................................................................................................................

40. Come and sit down, whoever you are.
=> It doesn’t matter.........................................................................................................................

41. It doesn’t matter how hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis.
=> However......................................................................................................................................

42. No matter what he says, nobody believes him.

=> Whatever.....................................................................................................................................

43. He always woke up early no matter how late he had gone to bed.
=> However......................................................................................................................................

44. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.
=> Busy.............................................................................................................................................

45. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

46. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

47. We did the test well though it was difficult.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

48. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

49. The plane took off though the weather was bad.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

50. Though his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

51. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive in this city.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

52. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

53. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

54. He studies very well though his life was hard at that time.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}