--In spite of:

In spite of + N /NP /V-ing, clause

Clause + In spite of + N / NP /V-ing

Ví dụ:

In spite of being warned many times, those kids want to swim in that river.

Those kids want to swim in that river in spite of being warn many times.

--Despite:

Despite + N /NP /V-ing, clause

Clause + Despite + N / NP /V-ing

Ví dụ:

Julie loved Tom despite his football obsession

 Despite this rain, I want to go for a run

--In spite of và Despite có thể được viết lại bằng: In spite of / Despite the fact that + clause

Ví dụ:

Despite the fact that it is raining, I want to go for a run.

In spite of the fact that she was fired so many times, she want to have a good job.

1 - Despite = In spite of

2- Despite (In spit of) + Noun phrase, Claude.

3 - Example:

1) Nếu chủ từ 2 mệnh đề giống nhau: – Bỏ chủ từ, động từ thêm ING . Although Tom got up late, he got to school on time. => Despite / in spite of getting up late, Tom got to school on time.

Tick nha bn

Although + S1+V.....,S2+V

\(\Rightarrow\) In spite of + \(S_1=S_2:V_{ing}\) (nghĩa là chủ ngữ ở 2 clause giống nhau thì dùng Ving)

                      + \(S_1\ne S_2:Noun\) \(phrase\) (nghĩa là chủ ngữ ở 2 clause khác nhau thì dùng cụm danh từ)

1.we did the test well in spite of its difficutly

=> Although the test was difficult, we did it well

2.in spite of his strength,i am not afraid of him

=> Although he is strong, I am not afraid of him

3. mr.pike doesn"t wear classes despite his old age

Although Mr.Pike is old, he doesn't wear classes

4. he didn"t eat much in spite of being hungry

=> Although he was hungry, he didn't eat much

5.the plane took off in despite the bad weather

=> Although the weather was bad, the plane took off

6. he coudn"t solve the problem though he good at math

=> Despite his goodness at manth, he couldn't solve the problem

7.everybody has great regard for him despite his poverty

Although he is poor, everybody has great regard for him

8.he didn"t stop his car though the traffic lights turned red

Despite the fact that the traffic lights turned red, he didn't stop this car

9.he studied very well despite his hard life at that time

Although he had hard life at that time, he studied very well

10.he always studied hard though he encounters difficutly

=> Despite the fact that he encounters difficulty, he always studied hard

1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
=> Despite being very disappointed, Mary tried to keep calm.
2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
=> In spite of the heavy rain, the explorers decided to continue their journey.

3. He had worked very hard but he failed.
=> Even though he had worked very hard, he failed.
4. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
5. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
=> Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time
6. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
=> In spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school.
7. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave home.
=> In spite of the big storm, they decided to leave home.
8. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
=> Despite the bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university.
9. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
 Despite being a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
10. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
=> Although his salary was good, Tom gave up his job.
11. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
=> In spite of having not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
12. In spite of the high price, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
=> Even though the price is high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
13. In spite of her dis for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
=> Although she doesn't coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
14. He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard.
=> Despite working hard, he couldn't earn enough money for living.
15. Although Jane wrote for the kets, she still had to stand in line.
=> In spite of the fact that Janewrote for the kets, she still had to stand in line.
16. We get a good room though we didn’t phone the hotel.
=> Despite the fact that we didn't phone the hotel, we get a good room.
17. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.
=> Although her grades were low, she was admitted to the university.
18. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant.
=> Although the food is terrible, he still eats in that restaurant.
19. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
=> Despite the fog, the flight was not delayed.
20. Although he is talented, no one s him.
=> In spite of his talent, no one s him.

Although he is rich, he isn’t happy. (Although)

Although cars cause pollution, people still want them. (Although) 

Mr Nam was successful in his life despite coming from a poor family. (despite)

In spite of being intelligent, he can’t do all these tests well. (in spite of) 

Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine. (Although)

Don’t shout at her though she is lazy. (though) 

In spite of the heavy rain, I went swimming. (in spite of)

In spite of being beautiful and intelligent, Lan is never proud of herself. (In spite of )

Lan is admired (được ngưỡng mộ) because of being intelligent. (Because of)

We don’t spend much time on our housework because of the invention of a lot of devices for the home  ( because of) 

We always trust (tin tưởng) Nam because of his wisdom and honesty.( because of)

Practice - Fill the blank with although/ despite/ in spite of

1. ______Although___________ we are a small company, we sell almost a hundred machines a month.

2. _______ In spite  of ________all the difficulties, the project started on time and was a success.

3. _______ Although _______________we were warned against doing so, we went ahead with the project.

4. __ Despite ___his lack of experience, he became a successful businessman

5. __ Despite _______being by far the oldest player, he scored three goals.

6. _____ Although _________he's a millionaire, he drives a second-hand car

7. _____ Although _________it rained a lot, I enjoyed the holiday

8. ____ Despite _______working for the company for six months now, he never seems to know what to do

9. ___ Despite __________my warnings, he went to Colombia.

10. ___ Although _________she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.

11. ____ Despite ________being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row

12. She decided to go abroad for a year_____ in spite of ___________ loving her boyfriend very much.

13. He went on holiday to Thailand______ despite _______________ the expensive airfare

14. I phone my brother in Thailand using Skype nearly every day

______ in spite of _____________the time difference.

15. The best things in life are free, __ although __________ love is often very expensive.

1. Although he often tells lies, the headmaster believes him.

=> In spite of telling lies, the headmaster believes him.

2. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. => Although she doesn't like coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.

3. He couldn't earn enough money for living although he worked hard. => Despite his working hard, Hhe couldn't earn enough money for living.

4. Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.

=> In spite of writing for the tickets, Jane still had to stand in line.

5. We get a good room though we didn't phone the hotel.

=> Despite not phoning the hotel, we get a good room.

6. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.

=> Although her grades were low, she was admitted to the university

7. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant.

=> Although the food is terrible, he still eats in that restaurant.

8. We did the test well though it was difficult.

=> In spite of the difficult test, we did it well.

9. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.

=> Despite the fog, the flight was not delayed.

10. Although he is talented, no one likes him.

=> In spite of being talented, no one likes him.

A. Choose the best answer:

1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job

A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of

2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it

A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite

3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.

A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet

4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.

A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However

5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker.

A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how

6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.

A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though

7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.

A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words

8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job? Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.

A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however

9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.

A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems

C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems

10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.

A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill

C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill

11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences betweenthem.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. although D. Despite

12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of

13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain

14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although

15. _______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

16. The children slept well despite _______.

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

17. She left him _______ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

18. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of

19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.

A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of

20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative
A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though

A. Choose the best answer:

1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job

.A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of

2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it

.A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite

3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.

A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet

4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.

A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However

5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker

.A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how

6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.

A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though

7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.

A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words

8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job? Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.

A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however

9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.

A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems

C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems

10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.

A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill

11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences betweenthem.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. although D. Despite

12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of

13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain B. it was raining D. there was a rain

14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although

15. _______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

16. The children slept well despite _______.

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

17. She left him _______ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

18. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of

19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.

A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of

20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative
A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though

1.although

2.in spite

3.despite/in spite of

4.although

5.although

Exercise 1: Change from in spite of/despite          although/even though/though.

1.     Despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan.

Although I warned them, they went ahead with their plan.

2.     They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water.

Although the water was cold, they went swimming

3.     In spite of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.

Although she was bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.

4.     She decided to go abroad for a year despite loving her boyfriend very much.

Although she loved her boyfriend very much, She decided to go abroad for a year 

5.     He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare.

Although the airfair was expensive, He went on holiday to Thailand

6.     Socrates never had much money despite being very famous in his own day.

Although Socrates was very famous in his own day, he never had much money 

7.     His career did not really take off despite his ambitions.

Although he had ambitions, His career did not really take off 

8.     They managed to work together despite their differences of opinion.

Although they had diffirent opinions, They managed to work together

9.     Despite my headache I enjoyed the film.

Although I had a headache, I enjoyed the film

10.  Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

Although he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

Exercise 1: Change from although/even though/though                  in spite of/despite.

Although he was tired, he walked to the                                 station.

=> Despite being tired, he walked to the station...........

2.        Although it was noisy, the children slept well.

=> The children slept well although it was noisy.........................................

3.        Though Linda earned a low salary, she gave money to her parents.

 =>In spite of earning a low salary,

Linda gave money to her parents...

4.        Tom went to work even though he didn’t feel very well.

=>Tom went to work despite not feeling very well.........................................

5.        Their new product turned out to be a success though the market studies were pessimistic.

=>Their new product turned out to be a success despite the pessimistic market studies.........................................

6.        Julie failed the exam though she worked very hard.

=>Julie failed the exam in spite of working hard.........................................

7.        Although John got the highest result in the class, he still had problems with the teacher.

 =>In spite of getting highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher.........................................

8.        Although it was difficult, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.

 =>In spite of how difficultit it was,

they managed to climb to the top of the mountain........

9.        Even though he is a little overweight, he is actually quite fit.

=>Despite being a little overweight, he is actually quite fit..........................................

10.      Although politicians are necessary for democracy, they are still liars and thieves.

=>In spite of the fact that politicians are necessary for democracy, they are still liars and thieves. ........................................