1. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fast. (Despite)

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2. She couldn’t buy that house though she was rich. (In spite of)

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3. Even though the rain was so heavy, I still went to the movie theater. (Despite)

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4. His father asked him to stay at home although he wasn’t sick. (In spite of)

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5. I wasn’t late even though there was an accident. (Despite)

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6. Lan failed the University entrance exam though she did carefully. (In spite of)

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7. Although he is a physical handicap, he has become a successful business man. (Despite)

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8. Despite the expensive price, my wife insists on buying the TV. (Even though)

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9. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school. (In spite of)

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10. Though I studied hard, I didn’t pass the exam. (Despite)

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11. The new restaurant looks good; however, it seems to have few customers. (Despite)

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12. We had planned to walk right round the lake; nevertheless, the heavy rain made this impossible. (Although)

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13. I’ve been too busy to answer my email; nevertheless, I’ll do it soon. ( In spite of)

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14. Although Mary was sick, she didn’t leave the meeting untill it ended. (Nevertheless)

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15. We rarely see each other though we live in the same street. (However)

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16. John couldn’t get tickets even though he queued for an hour. (However)

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Rewrite the following sentences but keep the meaning :
1. Although she performed well, she didn't receive good comments from critics.
=> Despite her ....................
2. I'm frightened by horror films: however, I enjoyed wathching them.
=> In spite ....................
3. It was noisy. The children slept well.
=> Despite ..............
4. The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.
=> In spite of ................
5. Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.
=> Despite ....................
6. Although he had a good salary he was unhappy in his job.
=> In spite of ...................
7. In spite of the forecast it stayed fine.
=> Although the rain was ....................
8. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get our of the car.
=> In spite of .................
9. Although the team played well, they lost.
=> In spite of ....................
10. The flat's so noisy but we enjoy living there.
=> Even ......................

Rewrite the following sentences but keep the meaning :
1. Although she performed well, she didn't receive good comments from critics.
=> Despite her ....................
2. I'm frightened by horror films: however, I enjoyed wathching them.
=> In spite ....................
3. It was noisy. The children slept well.
=> Despite ..............
4. The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.
=> In spite of ................
5. Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.
=> Despite ....................
6. Although he had a good salary he was unhappy in his job.
=> In spite of ...................
7. In spite of the forecast it stayed fine.
=> Although the rain was ....................
8. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get our of the car.
=> In spite of .................
9. Although the team played well, they lost.
=> In spite of ....................
10. The flat's so noisy but we enjoy living there.
=> Even .....................

1, The film was so boring. However, Jack saw it from beginning to end. (but) ............................................................................................................................................... 2, In spite of having a happy ending, the film begins with a terrible disaster.(although) ............................................................................................................................................... 3, Although the film was a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it. (Despite) ............................................................................................................................................... 4, He is young, but he performs very well. (In spite of) ...............................................................................................................................................