WRITE L. Change these sentences using the expressions

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Rewrite the sentences:

1.I coudn't sleep.I was tỉred(in spite of)

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2.In spite of having to work the next day,Tom watched films on DVD until midnight

Although.................................

3.Although she performed well,she didn’t receive good comments from critics.

Despite................................................................................

4.I’m frightened by horror films.However,I enjoy watching them.

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

5.Although he ‘s a millionaire,he lives in a small house.

Despite..................................................................................

6.Although they have a lot of money,they ‘re still not happy.

Despite...................................................................................

7.Although the traffic was heavy,we got there on time.

Despite...................................................................................

8.I coudn’t sleep although i was very tired.

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

9.She accepted the job although the salary was low.

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

Rewrite the sentences:

1.I coudn't sleep.I was tỉred(in spite of)

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

2.In spite of having to work the next day,Tom watched films on DVD until midnight

Although.................................

3.Although she performed well,she didn’t receive good comments from critics.

Despite................................................................................

4.I’m frightened by horror films.However,I enjoy watching them.

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

5.Although he ‘s a millionaire,he lives in a small house.

Despite..................................................................................

6.Although they have a lot of money,they ‘re still not happy.

Despite...................................................................................

7.Although the traffic was heavy,we got there on time.

Despite...................................................................................

8.I coudn’t sleep although i was very tired.

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

9.She accepted the job although the salary was low.

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

Make one sentence from two . Use the word(s) in backet in your sentences

1. We live in the same street . We hardly ever sê each other . ( DESPITE )

2. My foot was injured . I managed to walk to the nearest village . ( ALTHOUGH )

3. They have very little money . They are happing . ( IN SPITE OF )

4. I got very get in the rain . I had an rubrella . ( EVEN THOUGH )

5. I couldn't sleep . I was tired . ( DESPITE )

6. He like the sweater . He decided not to buy it . ( THOUGH )

7. I đin't get the joy . I had all the necessary qualifications . ( IN SPITE OF )

8. Nick use to smoke . He seems to be in good health . ( ALTHOUGH )

9. I had turned on the air conditioner . It was still hot in the room . ( EVEN THOUGH )

10. Laura wants to fly . She feels fraid . (IN SPITE OF THE FACT )

11. Trevor didn't notice the sign . It was right in front of him . ( EVEN THOUGH ) 

12. I'm no better . I've taken the pills . ( DESPITE THE FACT )

13. Matthew doesn't know any French . It was one of his school subject . ( THOUGH )

14. Henry's friend is a millionaire . He hate spending money .( DESPITE )

15. We couldn't get tickets . We queued for an hour . ( IN SPITE OF )

16. I'd met her twice before . I didn't recognize her . ( ALTHOUGH )

17. Laura felt unwell . She went on working . ( IN SPITE OF HIS )

18. I told the absolute truth . no one would believe me . ( EVEN THOUGH )

19. The good were never delivered . We had received the promise . ( DESPITE )

Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets in your sentences.

1 I couldn't sleep. I was very tired.

Despite I couldn't sleep despite being vey tired.

2. They have very little money. They are happy.

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

3. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village.

Although ...................................................................................................................

4. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly.

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

5. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other.

Despite .........................................................................................................................

6. I got very wet in the rain. I was only out for five minutes.

Even though ...............................................................................................................

Question VII. Rewrite sentences with In spite of / Despite /because / because of

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
à In spite of __________________________________________
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
à Because of __________________________________________________
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
à Despite _______________________________________________________________
4. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
à Because of __________________________________________________
5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
àAlthough_______________________________________________________________

6. He is so young. His acting is excellent.

àAlthough_____________________________________________________________

7.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.

àIn spite of_____________________________________________________________

8.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.

àDespite_______________________________________________________________

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

2. He took a lot of photofraphs eventhough the sky was dark.(despite)

3. He passed the final examination eventhough he was frequently absent from class. (in spite of)

4. She is still fat eventhough she has been on a diet for 2 years.(despite)

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

6. He went to bed early eventhough he didn't finish his lessons.(despite)

7. Remember to treat him well eventhough you don't like him (in spite of)

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

9. In spite of living in poverty, they were always admired. ( Although )

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

Rewrite the sentence

1.The film poster is wonderful. I don’t like to see it.( Despite/ In spite of) 

2.Although there was the traffic jam, they went to the post office. ( Despite/ In spite of)

3.Despite the fact that Tony learnt very hard, he failed this test. ( In spite of)

4.I accepted the job although the salary was low (In spite of)

5.Despite Sonay had completed this project, he went to sleep. (Although/ Even though/ Though)

6. In spite of his god salary, Mary gave up his job. (Although)

7.Despite her unkind behavior, we still love her. Rewrite the sentence with ( Even though)

8.In spite of the dirty room, Salim didn’t clean it. ( Although) 

9.She didn’t eat much though she was hungry. (Despite) 

10. Although they study hard, they can’t get good marks. ( Despite) 

Rewrite the sentences, using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentence if necessary.

1.I couldn’t sleep. I was tired. (in spite of)

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2.They have little money. They are happy. (despite)

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3.     My foot was hurt. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (although)

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4.We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon. We could not afford the fee. (however)

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5.I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella. (although)

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 6.  The new restaurant looks good. It seems to have few customers. (however)

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7.We had planned to walk right round the lake. The heavy rain made this impossible. (although)

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8.Mary was sick. She didn’t leave the meeting until it ended. (despite)

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9.We live in the same sweet. We rarely see each other. (in spite of)

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