The children still played soccer. It was raining ( although)

=> although it was raining, the children still played soccer

2. Nam was tired but he tried to finish all of his homework ( even though)

=> even though nam was tired, he tried to finish all of his homework

3. That is the man. You want to see him (relative pronoun)

=> that is the man whom you want to see

4. These are my neighbors. They have all night parties (relative pronoun)

=>These are my neighbors who have all night parties

5. These books are interesting. I like reading them( relative pronoun)

=> These books which I like reading are interesting

6. The blind man and the dogs are next door to me. They are walking along the street( relative pronoun)

=> The blind man and the dogs that are walking along the street are next door to me

The children still played soccer. It was raining ( although)

=> Although it was raining, the children still played soccer

2. Nam was tired but he tried to finish all of his homework ( even though)

=> Even though nam was tired, he tried to finish all of his homework

3. That is the man. You want to see him (relative pronoun)

=> That is the man whom you want to see

4. These are my neighbors. They have all night parties (relative pronoun)

=>These are my neighbors who have all night parties

5. These books are interesting. I like reading them( relative pronoun)

=> These books which I like reading are interesting

6. The blind man and the dogs are next door to me. They are walking along the street( relative pronoun)

=> The blind man and the dogs that are walking along the street are next door to me

1. Although young as he is, he has a big fortune.
2. Despite his leg being hurt, he managed to drive a car.
3. Even though he was very tired, he kept on working.
4. Though you work hard, you will never get a promotion.
5. Although we discussed for hours, we didn't find a suitable solution.
6. Though I usually drive to work, today I go by bus.
7. Even though I tried to persuade her, I didn't succeed.
8. Despite how hard I tried, I couldn't solve the exam.
9. Regardless of the bad mark he got, he wasn't worried.
10. Even though she faced difficulty, she sent her son to the best school.

1.Young as he is, he has a big fortune.

Although...he is young, he has a big fortune

Regardless....of his youthfulness, he has a big fortune

2.Although his leg was hurt, he managed to drive a car.

Despite....his hurt leg, he managed to drive a car.

3.He was very tired but he kept on working.

Even though...he was very tired, he kept on working

In spite of....being very tired, he kept on working.

4.However hard you work, you will never get promotion.

Though...you work hard, you will never get promotion.

5.In spite of discussing for hours, we didn't find a suitable solution

Although....we discussed forhours, we didn't find a suitable solution

6.I usually drive to work but today I go by bus.

In spite of...the fact that I usually drive to work, today I go by bus.

Though...I usually drive to work, today I go by bus.

7.I tried to persuade her. However, I didn't succeed.

Even though....I tried to persuade her, I didn't succeed.

8. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't solve the exam

Although...I tried hard, I couldn't solve the exam

Despite....my hard work, I couldn't solve the exam

9.Although he got a bad mark, he wasn't worried 

Regardless.....of his bad mark, he wasn't worried

10.Regardless of her difficulty, she sent her son to the best school 

Even though....she had difficulty, she sent her son to the best school 

1) He is very tired. He has to finish his home work(but)

He is very tired but he has to finish his home work

2) The room is very small. It is quite comfortable(although)

Although the room is very small , it is quite comfortable

3) I like watching TV. I like going to the cinema(and)

I like watching TV and going to the cinema

4) He got wet. He forgot his umbrlle(therefore)

He forgot his umbrlle , therefore he got wet

5) She wears glasses. She want to see better(because)

She wears glasses , because she want to see better

6) We are saving money. We want to buy a new house(so)

We want to buy a new house so we are saving money

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1.Despite studying well, Tom will not pass the examination

3.Though his life was hard, he he studied very well

4.Although they live in poverty, they were always advied

6.In spite of not finishing his homework, he went to bed early

7.Despite his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car

8.Although Mr.Pike is old, he runs 5 kms everyday

9.In spite of my terrible cold, I went to school yesterday

Exercise: Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in parentheses

1. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)
=>Although she has plenty of money, she is very mean.....................................................................................................................................................................................................

=>Though they have a car ,they rarely use it.......................................................................................................................................................................................................

3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (although)

=>Although he was innocent, he was sent to prison .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

4. He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though)

=>Even though he has number of relatives nearby, he never visits them.....................................................................................................................................................................................................

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)

=>Although the keyboard wasn't working well, she tried to finish the letter .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

7.The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)

=>Although the forecast said it would rain,it turned out to be a beautiful day......................................................................................................................................................................................................

8.I’m no better. I’ve taken the bill. (even though)

=>Even though l'm no better, l've taken the bill

3.Despite not joining with us in this project, she still supported us.

4.Despite being a poor student, Lan studies very well.

5.Despite staying up late to finish his report last night, he gets up early to do morning exercises today.

6.It’s easy to answer the question.

7Talking to you is interesting.8.I’m strong enough to lift the box.

9.The water is too cold for me to drink it.

10.The film is too violent for children to watch it.

11.In spite of taking a taxi, she arrived late for the meeting.

1. She is very tired; ………….., she has to finish her homework.
A. moreover B. so C. and D. however

2. Is he an actor………….. a singer? An actor.
A. and B. or C. with D. so

3. He was tired, ………….. he took a rest before continuing the work.
A. so B. and C. but D. if

4. She forgot………….. off the gas before going out.
A. turn B. turning C. to turn D. turned

5. I suggest ………….. money for the poor people in our neighborhood.
A. save B. to save C. saving D. saved

6. Who looks ………….. your children when you are away from home?
A. for B. at C. after D. to

7. Why doesn't she go………….. with her university study?
A. in B. at C. to D. on

8. After coming home, she cleaned the floor………….. cooked dinner.
A. but B. however C. moreover D. and

9. They didn't understand the matter; ………….., they didn't ask for help.
A. but B. however C. moreover D. and

10. He got wet………….. he forgot his umbrella.
A. because of B. because C. but D. and

1D

2B

3A

4C

5C

6C

7D

8D

9B

10B

1, D

2, B

3, A

4, B

5, C

6, C

7, C

8, D

9, B

10. B

WRITE L. Change these sentences using the expressions

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

Despite studying well, Tom will not pass the examination

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

We decided to hold a party though we didn't have enough money

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

Despite the dark sky, he took a lot of photographs

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

He studied very well though his life was hard

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

Although they lived in poverty, they were always admired

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)

Despite being on a diet for 2 years, she is still fat

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

In spite of not earning much money, she spends like a millionaire

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

Despite not finishing his lessons, he went to bed early

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

In spite of not liking him, remember to treat him well