Choose the sentence that is closest in the meaning to the root one.

I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend.

A. Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door

B. I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door

C. Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend.

D. I answered the door since I knew it was my friend

1.Even though the work was hard,they enjoy themelves.

-Despite.............................................................

2.They wanted to climb the mountain even though it was dangerous.

-Despite..................................................................................

3.Although the weather was extremely hot,they went jogging in the park.

-In spite of the..................................................................

4.Though I knew the dager of smoking,I didn't give it up.

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

5.I spite of hisage,Mr Benson runs seven miles before breakfast.

-Although.....................................................................

Rewrite the sentences:

1. He ate all the fruits though they were green. => However

2. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time. => In spite of

3. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet. => Despite

4. Mr.Pike doesn't wear glasses though he is over sixty. => In spite of

5. Although it rain heavily, I went to school on time. => Despite

6. Although it was noisy, I kept on studying. => No matter how

7. He lived anywhere. He always thought of his homeland. => No matter where

Complete these sentences with your own words.

1. If you feel unwell , you ______________________________________________________.

2. We went out though ________________________________________________________.

3. Even though I dislike Jame , I ________________________________________________.

4. As I was tired , I ___________________________________________________________.

5. No one was watching the television, so I ________________________________________.

6. We'll be having a pinic if _____________________________________________________.

7. Although I dropped the dish , it ________________________________________________.

8. He had to walk home because ________________________________________________.

III. Change clauses of concession to phrases.
1. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
2. He couldn’t solve the problem though he is good at maths.
3. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.
4. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.
5. Although it got dark, they continued to work.
6. Although it was noise, I kept on studying.
7. Although it rained heavily, I went to school on time.
8. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
9. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
10. We did the test well though it was difficult.
11. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
12. Everybody has great regard for him though he is poor.
13. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
14. He didn’t stop his car though the traffic lights turned red.
15. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time.
16. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
17. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
18. Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German.
19. He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.
20. Although the weather is bad, we are going to have a picnic.
21. Although he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
22. She attended the class although she didn’t feel alert.
23. The child ate the cookies even though his mother had told him not to.
24. She drank coffee to keep herself warm although she disliked it.
25. Mary will take a plane even though she dislikes flying.
26. Although Mary was sad, she managed to smile.
27. The old woman told interesting stories to the children although her memory was poor.
28. Though he had been absent frequently, he was managed to pass the test.
29. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.
30. Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie.

Exercise: 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)

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