: Because; because of; although/ though/ even though; in spite of/ despite

1)       We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. >>In spite of

2)      We understand him in spite of his strong accent. >> Although

3)       Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled.>> Despite

4)      Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.>> Though

5)      In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. >>Although

6)      Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. >>Despite

7)       In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. >> Although

8)       Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test.>> Despite

9)       In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile.>> Although

10)  My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. >>Despite

11)  In spite of a headache, he enjoyed the film.>> Although

12)  My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying.>>In spite of

13)  He isn’t happy although he is very rich. >>Despite

14)  Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied.>> Despite

15)  Although he often tells lies, many people believe him.>> Despite

Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets.
1. Cars cause pollution but people still want them. (although)
→……………………………………………………………… .
2. Although it got dark, they continued to work. (in spite of)
→……………………………………………………………… .
3. He couldn’t solve the problem though he is good at math. (despite)
→……………………………………………………………… .
4. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry . (despite)
→……………………………………………………………… .
5. Although he often tells lies, many people believe him. (In spite of)
→……………………………………………………………… .
6. He isn’t happy although he is very rich. (despite)
→……………………………………………………………… .
7. In spite of headache, he enjoyed the film. (although)
→……………………………………………………………… .
8. My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. (despite)
→……………………………………………………………… .
9. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (although)
→……………………………………………………………… .
10.Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled. (despite)
→………………………………………………………………

Join each pair of sentences. Use the words given
1.Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of ……....................................................................................
2. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
=> Although…..........................................................................................
3. Although the weather is cold, we go out in the evening.
=> Despite.................................................................................................
4. Despite her unkind behavior, we still love her.
=> Despite.................................................................................................
5. Although there was the traffic jam, they went to the post office.
=> Despite.................................................................................................

 Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets.

   2. Though he has been absent frequently, he has passed the exam perfectly.                   (Despite)

       →

   3. Mary tried to finish the test even though she was sick.                                              (In spite of)

       → ____________________________________________________________________________________

   4. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.                                                (Although)

      → _____________________________________________________________________________

Rewrite the following sentences using the given phrase

1. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy

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

2. We understand him in spite of his strong accent

-> Although............

3. Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled

-> Despite..................

4. Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job

-> Though...................

5. In sipte of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday

-> Although.................

Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets.

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

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2. Mark went on working although he felt unwell.

@................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................

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

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4. Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied.

@................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................

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

@................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................

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

@................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................

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

@................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................

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

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

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10. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work.

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

11. I’ve still got the camera because no one has claimed it.

@Because it ...............................................................................................

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

@Because ­..................................................................................................

13. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. >>In spite of

@................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................

14. We understand him in spite of his strong accent. >> Although

@................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................

15. Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled.>> Despite

@................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................

16. Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.>> Though

@................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................

17. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. >>Although

@................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................

18. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. >>Despite

@................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................

19. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. >> Although

@................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................

20. Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test.>> Despite

@................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................

21. In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile.>> Although

@...............................................................................................................

22. My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. >>Despite

@...............................................................................................................

23. In spite of a headache, he enjoyed the film.>> Although

@...............................................................................................................

24. My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying.>>In spite of

@...............................................................................................................

25. He isn’t happy although he is very rich. >>Despite

@...............................................................................................................

26. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied.>> Despite

@...............................................................................................................

27. Although he often tells lies, many people believe him.>> Despite

@...............................................................................................................

28. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick.>> Because of

@...............................................................................................................

29. She went to bed early because she felt tired. >>Because of

@...............................................................................................................

30. Margaret stayed at home because her mother was sick.>> Because of

@...............................................................................................................

31. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.>> Because of

@...............................................................................................................

32. I couldn’t read the letter because it was dark.>> Because of

@...............................................................................................................

33. I can’t study because it is noisy.>> Because of

@...............................................................................................................

34. The train come late because it was foggy.>> Because of

@...............................................................................................................

35.  The train was late because the fog was thick.>> Because of

@...............................................................................................................

36. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot.>> Because of

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37. All the teacher love him because his conduct is good.>> Because of

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38. Because there was a traffic accident, I went to school late.>> Because of

@...............................................................................................................

39. Because there is a  shortage of meet, we had to live on beans.>> Because of

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40. Because there was a lack of water, many trees died rapidly.>> Because of

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41. She walked slowly because her leg was injured.>> Because of

@...............................................................................................................

42. Because it was sunny, we decided to go camping.>> Because of

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Join each pair of sentences .Use thw words in brackets

13.I got very wet int he rain.I had an umbrella (even though )

14.I couldn't sleep.I was tired (despite)

15.He liked the sweater.He decided not to buy it (thought)

16.I didn't get the job.I had all the necessary qualifications (on spite of)

17.I had turn on the air conditioner.It was still hot in thw room (even though)

18.Laura wants to fly .She feels afraid(in spite of the fact that)

19.Trevor didn't notice the sign.It was right in front of him (even though)

20.I'm no better.I've taken the pillls(despite the fact)

21.Matthew doesn't kow any French.It was one of his school subjects (though)

22.Henry's friend is a millionarie.He hates spending money(sedpite)

23.I'd met her twicw before.I didn't recognize her (although)

24.Laura felt inwell.She went on working (in spite of this)

25.I told the absolute truth.No one would believe me (even though)

26.The good were never delivered .We had received the promise(despite)

27.We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy (in spite of )

28. We understand him im spite of his strong accent ( although)

29.Although he is wealthy,he is not spoiled(despite)

30.Despite a good salary,he was unhappy in his job (though)

31.In spite of the high prices,my roommates go to the movies every Saturday (although)

32.Even though she had a poor memory,she told interesting stories to the children (despite)

33.In spite of their poverty,they are very generous (although)

34.Though he has been absent frquently , he has managed to pass the test( despite)

35.In spite of Lee's Dasness at losing the contest ,she managed to smile (although)

36.My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet (despite )

37.In spite of headache , he enjoyed the film ( although)

38.My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying (in spite of )

39.He isn't happy although he is very rish (despite)

40.Even though he got a good job,he was not satisfied (despite)

41.Although he often tells lies, many people believe him (despite)

42.Mary didn't go to school yesterday because she was sick (because of )

43.She went to bed eary because she felt tired (because of)

I. Rewrite sentences

1. In spite of his much experience in machinery, he didn't succeed in repairing this machine. (Although)

2. It was raining heavily but I went swimming (in spite of)

3. We understand him in spite of his strong accent (Although)

4. Though she has been absent frequently, she has managed to pass the test (Despite)

5. In spite of a headache, he enjoyed the film. (Although)

6. My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying (In spite of)

7. Although he often tells lies, many people believe him ( In spite of)

8. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school ( despite)

Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets

1.Mary came to class late. he motorbike had a puncture. (because)

2. Nicks used to smoke. he seems to be in good heath. (although)

3. our team won by a large margin. no one thought we would win the championship.(but)

4 I could not see his face clearly. he was standing in the shadow. (so)

5.We couldn't get tickets. we queued for an hour. (in spite of)

6.the man spoke very slowly. he wanted me to understand wh he said. (so that)

7 she earned her living by selling newspaper. she got a B.A. degree. (even though)

8. our flight was delay. we decided to take a long walk around the terminal. (since0

9. i enjoyed th film . the story was silly. (in spite of)

10 we live in the same street. we hardly ever see each orther. (despite)

11 my foot was injured . i managed to walk to the nearest village (although)

.12 they have very litter money. they are happy. (in spite of)

13 i got vry wet in the rain i had an umbrella (even though)

14 i couldn't sleep . i was tired (despite)

15 he liked th sweater. he decided not to buy it (though)