Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences, beginning with the words provided.

1. Although the weather was bad, they climbed the mountain.

>> In spite of ……………………………………………………………………….……

2. In spite of the heavy rain, he still came to visit her.

>> Although ……………………………………………………………………………...

3. I can’t drive fast because the road is crowded.

>> Because of ……………………………………………………………………………

4. She won the title Miss World because of her intelligence.

>> Because ………………………………………………………………………………

5. The accident happened because of his carelessness.

>> Because ………………………………………………………………………………

6. He failed the final examination because he was lazy.

>> Because of ……………………………………………………………………………

III. Do it as directed:

1. Because the sea was rough, the ferry couldn’t sail.

à Because of____________________________

2. In spite of being full water, the boat sailed on

à Although_______________________________

3. There were a lot of accidents because of the icy roads

à Because ___________________________________

4. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in life.

à Despite_____________________________________

5. Despite losing her way tiwe, she arrived safely

à Though_____________________________________

Rewrite the following sentences:

1.I couldn’t do the test although it wasn’t difficult.                         

In spite of ……………………………………….……………………………..…

2.Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.               

In spite of ……………………………………….……………………………..…

3.Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.           

Despite ……………………………………………….………………..……

4.Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer.     

Despite ………………………………………………………….…………

5.Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.    

Despite ………………………………………………………….……..….…

6.Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London

In spite of……………………………….………………………………….…...

7.Although he is sick, he goes to school.                                

In spite of ………………………………………………………………………

8.Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully.   

Despite …………………………………………………….……………………

9.Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty.           

Although …………………………………………………..……………………

10.They worked very hard although they were old.                                  

In spite of ……………………………………………………………………...

11.Peter didn’t go to school yesterday because he was sick.           

Because of ……………………………………….……………………………

12.Mary went to bed early because she felt tired.                          

  Because of ………………………………………………………………….…

13.She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.      

Because of ……………………………………………………………..…..……

14.John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard.                         

Because of…………………………………………………………………………

15.She stayed at home because her mother was sick.                      

Because of …………………………………………………………………….…

16.I like him because his father is kind to me.                        

Because of ………………………….………………………………….…………

17.I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.                   

Because of…………………………………………………………………….……

Rewrite the sentences, using the words in parentheses.

1. In spite of tan’s sadness, she managed to smile. (although) ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2. In spite of the high prices, my children insist on traveling abroad. (even though) ……………………………………………………………………………………… 3. Liz will go bowling even though she dislikes that sport. (in spite of) ……………………………………………………………………………………… 4. Duc ate a lot of meat even though he is on diet. (in spite of) ……………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Susan told me the secret despite having promised not to do so. (though) ………………………………………………………………………………………. 6. Despite her poor memory, my mother told interesting stories. (even though) ………………………………………………………………………………………. 7. We plan to buy some lottery tickets although we know we will not win a prize. (even though) ………………………………………………………………………………………. 8. Despite mother’s dislike of wine, she drank a little to keep herself warm. (although) …………………………………………………………………………………….

9. Though he has been absent from class frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (in spite of) ………………………………………………………………………………………. 10. We took a lot of photos though the sky was cloudy. (despite) ………………………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite the sentences, using although or in spite of,because of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. He didn’t eat  all the fruits because they were green.

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

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

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

13. He took a lot of photographs because the sky was nice

=>because of _{...........................................................................................................................................................................}

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.=> despite ...........................................................................................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

25. because the streets are narrow, few people drive in this place

=>because of _{...........................................................................................................................................................................}

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

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

27. He didn’t eat  the chocolate cake because he was on diet.

=>because of  _{.........................................................................................................................................................................}

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

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

Exercise 1: Rewrite the sentences using in spite of.

1. Although she is an accountant, she never seems to have any money.

- In spite of being an accountant, she never seems to have any money.

2. Although Henry is a millionaire, he hates spending money.

3. Mark went on working although he felt unwell.

4. They slept soundly although the night air was hot.

5. Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied.

6. Although the boat was full of water, it sailed on.

7. Although the children were poor, they seemed happy.

8. We couldn’t get tickets although we queued for an hour.

9. I enjoyed the film although the story was silly.

10. He didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock although he promised that he wouldn’t be late.

Exercise 2 :  Rewrite the sentences with the words given:

1. It’s nearly twenty years since my father saw his brother.- My father hasn’t    

2. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work.- In spite of       

3. When did you last ride a bike.- How long        

4. Seeing Nelson Mandela will always stay in my memory.- I will never

5. I’ve still got the camera because no one has claimed it.- Because it     

6. My wait in the queue has lasted forty minutes so far.- I have  

7.  The room is going to be painted next week. - We are going                       

8. We have finished those letters since 5 o’clock.  - Those letters

9.  Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.-  Because ­                   

10.  She wrote a letter in thirty minutes. - It took

Exercise   10.   Rewrite   the   following   sentences   based   on   the   words   given.  
 3.   Jane   went   fishing   yesterday   although   it   rained   heavily.  
 →   In   spite   of   ____________________________________________  
 5.   His   idea   is   different   from   mine.  
 →   His   idea   is   not   ____________________________________________  
 6.   These   Dong   Ho   paintings   are   more   expensive   than   those   modern   paintings.  
 →   Those   modern   paintings   are   not   ______________________________  
 8.   Chefs   use   these   machines   to   mix   the   ingredients.  
 →   These   machines   __________________________________________  
 5.   Although   the   weather   was   bad,   we   went   on   a   school   picnic.  
 →   Despite   ________________________________________