1. I wish I could play tennis really well.

=> I'd like to be able to play tennis really well

2. She refused to answer, which was disappointing.

=> Her refusal to answer was disappointing

3. I have not seen a more wonderful building anywhere.

=> Nowhere have I seen a more wonderful building

4. It is disappointing that we haven't heard from Molly.

=> We are disappointed not to hear from Molly

5. Although she was a wealthy person, she wouldn't spare a pound on charity.

=> In spite of being a wealthy person, she wouldn't share a pound on charity

1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well
2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
 Because of being sick,Mary couldn’t go to school
3) Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
=> Despite the bad weather,she went to school on time
4) 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
5) Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
=> Because of a big storm, I stayed at home
6) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
 Despite Tom’s bad grade,he was admitted to the university
7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
=> Despite her physical handicap,she has become a successful woman
8) In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
=> Although Tom got a good salary, he gave up his job
9) Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
=> In spite of having not finished the paper,he went to sleep
10) In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
=> Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies

Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

 In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.

Mary could not go to school because she was sick.

 Because of her sickness, Mary could not go to school.

Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.

 Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.

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.

Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

 Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.

Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.

 Despite his bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university.

Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

 Despite having a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.

 Although he had a good salary, Tom gave up his job.

Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.

 In spite of having not finished the paper, he went to sleep.

In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

 Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

1. Although she was ___frightened_______ of ghosts, she kept on watching the horror film.

(frighten)

2. Tom had to stop watching the show in spite of its __hilarity______. (hilarious)

3. It is a ___terrifying_______ 3D film, so you should consider carefully before watching it.

(terrify)

4. Hoai Linh is one of the most famous ____comedians______ in Viet Nam. (comedy)

5. If the censors ___agree_______ on the film’s details, it won’t be shown this summer.

(agree)

6. They have prepared lots of ____visions______ to introduce the book. (visual)

7. Sarah wants to become an ______actress____ while her parents expect her to become a doctor. (act)

8. Eventually, he regained his reputation thanks to the impressive ____performance______.

(perform)

1.frightened

2.hilarity

3.terrifying

4.comedians

5.agree

6.visions :)

7.actress

8.performance

1. Although she was ___frightened_______ of ghosts, she kept on watching the horror film.

(frighten)

2. Tom had to stop watching the show in spite of its ___hilariously_____. (hilarious)

3. It is a _____terrifying_____ 3D film, so you should consider carefully before watching it.

(terrify)

4. Hoai Linh is one of the most famous ______comendian____ in Viet Nam. (comedy)

5. If the censors _____agree_____ on the film’s details, it won’t be shown this summer.

(agree)

6. They have prepared lots of ____visual______ to introduce the book. (visual)

7. Sarah wants to become an _____actor_____ while her parents expect her to become a doctor. (act)

8. Eventually, he regained his reputation thanks to the impressive ____performance______.

(perform)

Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.

1.Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.

2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.

=> Because of her sickness, Mary could not go to school

3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.

=> Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.

4. 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

5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

=> Because of the big storm, I stayed at home.

6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.

=> Despite his bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university

7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

=> Despite her physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

8. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.

=> Although Tom got a good salary, he gave up his job.

9. Though he had much homework to do, he went to sleep.

=> In spite of having much homework to do ,he went to sleep

10.In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

=> Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.

1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
 Because of being sick,Mary couldn’t go to school.
3) Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
=> Despite the bad weather,she went to school on time.
4) 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.
5) Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
=> Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.
6) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
 Despite Tom’s bad grade,he was admitted to the university.
7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
=> Despite her physical handicap,she has become a successful woman.
8) In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
=> Although Tom got a good salary, he gave up his job.
9) Though he had much finished the paper, he went to sleep.
=> In spite of having much finished the paper, he went to sleep.
10) In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
=> Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

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1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
=> Because of being sick,Mary couldn’t go to school.
3) Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
=> Despite the bad weather,she went to school on time.
4) 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.
5) Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
=> Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.
6) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
=> Despite Tom’s bad grade,he was admitted to the university.
7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
=> Despite her physical handicap,she has become a successful woman.
8) In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
=> Although Tom got a good salary, he gave up his job.
9) Though he had much finished the paper, he went to sleep.
=> In spite of having much finished the paper, he went to sleep.
10) In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
=> Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

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.

1. In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.

2. Because of her sickness, Mary could not go to school.

3. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.

4. In spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school.

5. Because of the big storm, I stayed at home.

6. Despite grading badly, Tom was admitted to the university.

7. Despite her physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

8. Although Tom received good salary, he gave up his job.

9. In spite of not finishing the paper, he went to sleep.

10. Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

1. In spite of being a poor student, Tom studies very well.

2. Because of her sickness, Mary could not go to school.

3. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.

4. In spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school.

5. Because of the big storm, I stay at home.

6. Despite his bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university.

7. Despite her physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

8.Although he got a good salary, Tom gave up his job.

9. In spite of having not finished the paper, he went to sleep.

10. Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

1. In spite of being a poor student, he studied very well..

2. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.

3. Although they are short, they still love playing sports.

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

ð In spite of___being a poor student, he studied very well._____________________________________________

2. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.

ð Despite ___the bad weather, she went to school on time. _________________________________________________

3. In spite of being short, they still love playing sports

ð Although ____they are short,they still love playing sports _______________________________________________

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

ð In spite of__________________ being a poor student, Tom studied very well._________________________________

2. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.

ð Despite ______________ the bad weather, she went to school on time.______________________________________

3. In spite of being short, they still love playing sports

ð Although _____________  they are short, they still love playing sports______________________________________

In spite of being a poor student,he studied very well

Despite the bad weather,she went to school on time

Although his salary is good,Tom gave up his job

In spite of being ill,he went to work

In spite of/ Despite not having money,she lived happily

1. In spite of being a poor student, he studied very well..

2. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.

3. Although they are short, they still love playing sports.

4. In spite of her illness, she went to school.

5. Despite having much money, she lived happily