.......years ago, people highly believed in supernatural powers
......the bad weather, the captain ordered his men to sail down the coast
..........did he spend all his money but also he borrowed some from me
1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
Despite ________________________________________
2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
In spite of ________________________________________
3. He had worked very hard but he failed.
Even though ________________________________________
4. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of ________________________________________
5. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite ________________________________________
6. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
In spite of ________________________________________
7. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave home.
In spite of ________________________________________
8. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite ________________________________________
9. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
Despite ________________________________________
10. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
Although ________________________________________
11. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
In spite of ________________________________________
12. In spite of the high price, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though ________________________________________
13. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
Although ________________________________________
14. He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard.
Despite ________________________________________
15. Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.
In spite of ________________________________________
16. We get a good room though we didn’t phone the hotel.
Despite ________________________________________
17. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.
Although ________________________________________
18. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant.
Although ________________________________________
19. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
Despite ________________________________________
20. Although he is talented, no one likes him.
In spite of ________________________________________
1. Although he has a very important job, he isn't particularly well -paid
=> In spite of...........
2. She wasn't wearing the coat although the weather was cold
=> In spite of.........
3.We've known each other a long time, but we're not very good friends
=> Although.......
4.Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting
=> ..........However........
5.Although the salary was low, he accepted the job
=> Despite.......
6. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner
=> Although.......
7.In spite of his age, he still leads an active life
=>Although....
Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets in your sentences.
1 I couldn't sleep. I was very tired.
Despite I couldn't sleep despite being vey tired.
2. They have very little money. They are happy.
In spite of ...............................................................................................................
3. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village.
Although ...................................................................................................................
4. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly.
In spite of ....................................................................................................................
5. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other.
Despite .........................................................................................................................
6. I got very wet in the rain. I was only out for five minutes.
Even though ...............................................................................................................
Question VII. Rewrite sentences with In spite of / Despite /because / because of
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
à In spite of __________________________________________
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
à Because of __________________________________________________
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
à Despite _______________________________________________________________
4. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
à Because of __________________________________________________
5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
àAlthough_______________________________________________________________
6. He is so young. His acting is excellent.
àAlthough_____________________________________________________________
7.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.
àIn spite of_____________________________________________________________
8.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.
àDespite_______________________________________________________________
IV. Rewrite the following sentences using although, despite or in spite of.
1. Although her job is very hard, her salary is low.
=>Despite
2. In spite of the fact that they live near me, I don’t see them very often.
=>Although
3. In spite of my anger, I said nothing.
=>Although
4. The weather wasn’t good but we enjoyed the holiday.
=>In spite
5. Although we have little in common, we get on really well.
=>Despite
6. I have known her for years but I don’t really understand her.
=>Even though
7. Although he had a bad cold, William still went to work.
=>In spite
8. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
=>Despite
9. Despite the bad weather, the schoolchildren managed to come to class on time.
=>Although
10. She decided to accept the job despite the low salary.
=>Although
Làm nhanh giúp mik nha, mik cần gấp.
Make one sentence from two . Use the word(s) in backet in your sentences
1. We live in the same street . We hardly ever sê each other . ( DESPITE )
2. My foot was injured . I managed to walk to the nearest village . ( ALTHOUGH )
3. They have very little money . They are happing . ( IN SPITE OF )
4. I got very get in the rain . I had an rubrella . ( EVEN THOUGH )
5. I couldn't sleep . I was tired . ( DESPITE )
6. He like the sweater . He decided not to buy it . ( THOUGH )
7. I đin't get the joy . I had all the necessary qualifications . ( IN SPITE OF )
8. Nick use to smoke . He seems to be in good health . ( ALTHOUGH )
9. I had turned on the air conditioner . It was still hot in the room . ( EVEN THOUGH )
10. Laura wants to fly . She feels fraid . (IN SPITE OF THE FACT )
11. Trevor didn't notice the sign . It was right in front of him . ( EVEN THOUGH )
12. I'm no better . I've taken the pills . ( DESPITE THE FACT )
13. Matthew doesn't know any French . It was one of his school subject . ( THOUGH )
14. Henry's friend is a millionaire . He hate spending money .( DESPITE )
15. We couldn't get tickets . We queued for an hour . ( IN SPITE OF )
16. I'd met her twice before . I didn't recognize her . ( ALTHOUGH )
17. Laura felt unwell . She went on working . ( IN SPITE OF HIS )
18. I told the absolute truth . no one would believe me . ( EVEN THOUGH )
19. The good were never delivered . We had received the promise . ( DESPITE )
Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning-
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
=> Because of
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
ð Despite
4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
=> In spite of
5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
=> Because of
Exercise 1: Complete the sentences using: BECAUSE / BECAUSE OF / ALTHOUGH / IN
SPITE OF
1. ________ a diamond is extremely hard, it can be used to cut glass.
2. ________ the course was difficult, he passed with the highest marks.
3. ________ he was seriously ill, they took them to the hospital.
4. The airport is being built ________ the residents’ objection.
5. My registration was cancelled ________ I didn’t pay my fees on time.
6. The nurse didn’t bring Mr. Hill a glass of water ________ he asked her three times.
7. ________ the fact that the weather was terrible, the flight was delayed.
8. The good were never delivered ________ the promise we had received.
9. The water in most rivers is unsafe to drink ________ it is polluted.
10. The trees were bend over ________ the wind.
11. When Marge heard the loud crash, she ran outside in the snow ________ she wasn’t wearing
any shoes.
12. ________ all our careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.
13. ________ computers offer many advantages, many people use them.
14. ________ his lack of time, he finished the report on time.
15. Cats can’t see red ________ it’s a bright color.
16. Rice grows well here ________ the warm and wet weather.
17. The student arrived late ________ the traffic jam.
18. I didn’t get the job ________ I had all necessary qualifications.
19. ________ the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
20. John has to sit in the front row in class ________ he has poor eyesight.
21. Mark’s doctor has advised him to exercise regularly ________ he is overweight.
22. ________ his shoes were wet and muddy, Brian walked right into the house and cross the
carpet.
23. I couldn’t get to sleep last night ________ the noise in the next apartment.
24. ________ having very little money, they are happy.
25. It was difficult to deliver the letter ________ the sender had written the wrong address on the
envelope.
26. Louie didn’t iron his shirt ________ it was wrinkled.
27. ________ the flat was rather small, they didn’t buy much furniture.
28. He was unable to complete in the match ________ an ankle injury.
29. The patient is in a stable condition ________ having lost a lot of blood.
30. The accident happened ________ the driver’s carelessness.
31. Colette didn’t go to the dentist ________ she had a toothache.
32. They went on playing the match ________ the bad weather.
33. Eric went on a diet ________ he wanted to lose weight.
34. ________ Jenifer has a high fever, she is going to the doctor.
35. ________ the basketball game was over, the fans stayed in their seats cheering.
36. ________ my clothes were wet from the rain, I didn’t change them.
37. ________ Susan exercises every day, she is in great shape.
38. ________ Nick isn’t tall, he can reach the ceiling by standing on a chair.
39. Foxes can use their noses to find their dinners ________ they have a keen sense of smell.
40. ________ Maya is very intelligent, her parents want to put her in an advanced program at
school.
Exercise 2: ALTHOUGH + S + V đổi thành IN SPITE OF/DESPITE + NOUN/NOUN PHRASE/ V-ING hoặc ngược lại
1. Although the test was difficult, Jack tried to finish it.
2. He took many pictures although the sky was cloudy.
3. Although he is poor, he always leads an honest life.
4. She went on walking although she was terribly tired
5. Although she is an accountant, she never seems to have any money.
6. Although Henry is a millionaire, he hates spending money.
7. Mark went on working although he felt unwell.
8. They slept soundly although the night air was hot.
9. Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied.
10. Although the boat was full of water, it sailed on.
11. Although the children were poor, they seemed happy.
12. We couldn't get tickets although we queued for an hour.
13. He didn't arrive until 9 o'clock although he promised that he wouldn't be late.
14. Although they have little money, they are very happy.
15. In spite of a heavy snowstorm, the reporters went out to do their tasks.
16. Although Bill took a taxi, he still arrived late for the concert.
17. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William still went to school.
19. Although his book was successful, he decided not to write anymore
20. Although he has a very responsible job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
21. She decided to accept the job despite the low salary.
22. I’m not tired in spite of working hard all day.
23. Although it rained heavily, we still went to school.
24. I didn’t get the job although I had all necessary qualifications.
25. She managed to walk to the next village, despite her injured foot.
26. In spite of his continual failure, he has never been disappointed.
27. In spite of the delay caused by fog, they arrived on time,
28. Despite her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
29. It is still warm although the temperature has dropped.
30. Although he got an English name, he is in fact German.
Exercise 4: Multiple choices
1. He drives to work every day.............. his office is only three minutes walk from his home.
A. so B. because C. although D. because of
2. He recognized her at once............. the fact that he hadn’t seen her for several years.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. even though
3. It rained heavily, so the football match was cancelled.
A. The match was cancelled because of the heavy rain.
B. If it didn’t rain, the match wouldn’t be cancelled.
C. Despite the heavy rain, the match was cancelled.
D. If it hadn’t been for the heavy rain, the match wouldn’t be cancelled.
4. He refused to give up work,................ he ‘s won a million pounds.
A. despite B. however C. even though D. in spite of
5. Although he had a good education, he wasn’t able to get a job.
A. In spite of his good education, he wasn’t able to get a job.
B. He wasn’t able to get a job because he had a good education.
C. It is difficult for him to get a job owing to his good education.
D. Whatever education he had, he could get a job.
6. Although he tried hard,...............................
A. he failed B. but he failed C. yet he failed D. however he failed
7. The boy was happy................... he had done a good job.
A. although B. because C. because of D. unless
8. He lost his job........... his laziness.
A. because of B. in spite of C. despite D. as well as
9. ............ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. because of
10. It was very cold ...........she didn’t put on her coat.
A. in case B. but C. because D. although
11. ............., he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
12. The teams played on in spite of the rain.
A. even if B. if C. in case D. despite
13. .............. the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time.
A. However B. But for C. because of D. In spite of
14. In spite ............., the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. raining
15. .............. he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. although
16. He was offered the job................. he had no experience.
A. even though B. despite C. while D. however
17. I couldn’t read the letter ............. the darkness.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. because
18. Although the sun was shining, ......................................
A. it was very hot B. but it was very hot
C. it wasn’t very hot D. yet it was very hot
19. I’m learning English.............. I want to get a better job.
A. therefore B. or C. because D. but
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20. Despite (A) the sun was shining (B), it wasn’t warm enough (C) for our children to go swimming (D).
21. Despite of (A) his age (B), he works (C) very hard (D).
22. Although he was (A) very bad-tempered (B), but (C) everyone liked (D) him.
23. She didn’t understand what (A) you said (B) because of (C) she was deaf (D).
24. I enjoyed the (A) lecture, because (B) didn’t understand (C) everything (D).
25. Because (A) their financial problems, they couldn’t (B) send their children to (C) a better (D)
school.
GIÚP EM VỚI Ạ AI ĐÚNG NHẤT, NHANH NHẤT EM ĐỔI 10 TICK
1. Although Robert Graves was British, he spent most of his life in Spain. In spite of
2. Despite being a very popular tourist destination, Majorca is actually very unspoilt. Although
3. In spite of the fact that he is best known for his comedies, Woody Alien is a very serious director. Although
4. Although Jenn Croweil is already rich and famous, her novel still hasn't been published. Despite
5. In spite of her success, Jenn has not changed. Although
6. Although he is only thirty, Paul McKenna is one of the most successful hypnotists in the business. In spite of
7. Despite lacking experience, Alexandra Nechita has sold more than 200 paintings. Although
8. Although there are buses in LA, very few people actually use them. Despite 9. Despite believing in God, he seldom goes to church. Although
10. Although he likes traveling, he rarely goes abroad. In spite of
11. Although Peter had a cold, he went swimming. In spite of
12. In spite of being rich, she lived in a tiny flat. Although
13. Although I like him, I am not going to tell him my secret. In spite of
14. In spite of working hard, Nicola didn't finish on time. Although
15. Although the children went to bed late, they weren't tired. In spite
16. In spite of having a big lunch, I ate some cake as well. Although
17. Although we see them on the bus every day, we don't know their names. In spite of
18. In spite of having a headache, I went to the cinema. Although
19. Although Mrs. Harris is ninety years old, she is strong and fit. In spite
20. In spite of being the youngest student in the class, Martha is the tallest. Although
Rewrite the sentences with the word given.
1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
=>In spite of ...................................................................................................................
2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
=> Despite ..................................................................................................................................
3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.
=>In spite of ..................................................................................................................................................
4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.
=> Despite ........................................................................................................................................
5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.
=>In spite of ............................................................................................................................................
6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.
=> Despite ...................................................................................................................................................
7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.
=>In spite of .....................................................................................................................................
8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.
=> Despite ...............................................................................
9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.
=>In spite of .......................................................................................................................................
10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.
=> Despite .............................................
11. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.
=> Despite ..........................................................................................................................
12. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
=> Though .........................................................................................................................
13. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.
=> No matter ..................................................................................................................................................
14. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though ........................................................................................................................
15. In spite of his hard work, Ba failed his exam.
=> Though ....................................................................................................
