Exercise 4: Rewrite these sentences using “although/ in spite of/ despite”
1. Even though he usually tells lies, many people believe him.
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2. Despite the fact that he got bad grade in the university entrance exam, he was admitted to the university.
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3. Although she was out of money, she went shopping.
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4. In spite of missing the bus, we went to school on time.
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5. Although the weather was bad, we had a wonderful holiday with a lot of interesting activities.
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Exercise 11: Use the reflexive pronoun with a verb in the box to fill in each blank.
Verbs: locked, kick, cut, burn, blame.
1. Be careful! That pan is very hot. Don’t..........................!
2. They couldn’t get back into the house. They had............................out.
3. It isn’t her fault. She really shouldn’t...........................
4. How stupid I am. I could..............................
5. Ben........................while he was shaving this morning.
2. Although he studied very hard, he still didn't pass the exam. (despite)
He............................................................
Rewrite the sentences with the word given
1. Although he promised that he wouldn't be late, he didn't arrive 9 o'clock.
-> Despite
1. Although he has high salary, he isn’t interested in the job.
A. Despite having high salary, he wasn’t interested in the job.
B. In spite of having high salary, he isn’t interested in the job.
C. Despite being interested in the job, he doesn’t get high salary.
D. In spite of having high salary, he is satisfied with the job.
2. The trees get enough water and sun light. It grows faster.
A. If the trees get enough water and sun light, it will grow faster.
B. The trees wouldn’t grow because it didn’t get enough water and sun light.
C. Because the trees doesn’t get enough water and sunlight, it doesn’t grow fast.
D. If the tree got enough water and sun light, it would grow faster.
3. The goverment have sent food and medical supplies to the victims of the flood.
A. Food and medical supplies have been sent to the victims of the flood by the goverment.
B. Food and medical supplies has been sent to the victims of the flood by the goverment.
C. Food and medical supplies are sent to the victims of the flood by the goverment.
D. Food and medical supplies were sent to the victims of the flood by the goverment.
4. It takes me 15 minutes to walk to the nearest post office.
A. I spend 15 minutes walking to the nearest post office.
B. I spent 15 minutes walking to the nearest post office.
C. It took me 15 minutes to walk to the nearest post office.
D. I don’t need much time to walk to the nearest post office.
5. Mary are typing an important document for this event.
A. An important document is typed for this event by Mary.
B. An important document is being typed for this event by Mary.
C. An important document was being typed for this event by Mary.
D. Mary types an important document for this event by Mary.
6. Today is Monday. We have to go to work earlier.
A. If today weren’t Monday, we would have to go to work earlier.
B. We don’t like Monday because we have to go to work earlier.
C. We don’t need to go to work earlier since today is Monday.
D. We wouldn’t have to go to work earlier if today weren’t Monday.
7. Australia/ the/ biggest/ has/ cattle/ in/ the/ station/ world.
A. Australia has the biggest station cattle in the world.
B. Australia has biggest cattle station in the world.
C. Australia has the biggest cattle station in the world.
D. In the world, Australia has biggest cattle station.
Rewrite the sentence, using the word in the bracket:
1. Our sources of energy will soon end if we don't try to save them.
-> Unless ..................................................
2. Barbara plays chess better than Mike.
-> Mike doesn't .........................................
3. Despite the silly story, many people enjoyed the film. (Although)
-> ..............................................................
4. Although the ticket price was high, many people went to see that film. (However)
-> ..............................................................
5. He performs very well, although he is young. (Despite)
-> ...............................................................
6. It was a comedy, but I didn't find it funny at all. (Inspite of)
-> ..............................................................
7. The film was so boring. However, Jack saw it from beginning to end. (but)
-> ..............................................................
8. In spite of having a happy ending, the film begins with a terrible disaster. (Although)
-> ..............................................................
9. Although the film was a bit fightening. I really enjoyed it. (Despite)
-> ..............................................................
10. He is young, but he performs very well. (in spite of)
-> ..............................................................
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Rewrite the sentence, using the word in the bracket:
1. Our sources of energy will soon end if we don't try to save them.
-> Unless ..................................................
2. Barbara plays chess better than Mike.
-> Mike doesn't .........................................
3. Despite the silly story, many people enjoyed the film. (Although)
-> ..............................................................
4. Although the ticket price was high, many people went to see that film. (However)
-> ..............................................................
5. He performs very well, although he is young. (Despite)
-> ...............................................................
6. It was a comedy, but I didn't find it funny at all. (Inspite of)
-> ..............................................................
7. The film was so boring. However, Jack saw it from beginning to end. (but)
-> ..............................................................
8. In spite of having a happy ending, the film begins with a terrible disaster. (Although)
-> ..............................................................
9. Although the film was a bit fightening. I really enjoyed it. (Despite)
-> ..............................................................
10. He is young, but he performs very well. (in spite of)
-> ..............................................................
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Using although, in spite of, despite
1. Although the sun was shining, the water was cold.
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2. Although he behaved badly, he wasn’t punished.
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3. Although she was exhausted, she continued to study.
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4. John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town.
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5. Although she lost her way twice, she arrived safely.
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6. Though Kevin was hard working, he failed the examination.
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7. They visited Madrid although they didn't have time to visit El Prado.
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8. Although my doctor had told me to stay in bed I went to work
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9. Although it was only the first time they met, they made friends then.
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10. Although it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned
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II. Write a new sentence with the same meaning. Use the word(s) given.
41. He couldn’t sleep although he was very tired. (in spite of)
à ………………………………………………………………………………….
42. Although he’s got a Vietnamese name, he’s in fact a Cambodian. (despite)
à ………………………………………………………………………………….
43. In spite of her injured feet, she managed to get home before dark. (although)
à ………………………………………………………………………………….
44. In spite of not having eaten for three days, he didn’t feel hungry. (even though)
à ………………………………………………………………………………….
45. He decided to get the job although the salary was low. (in spite of)
à ………………………………………………………………………………….
46. They lost the match, although they were a better team. (despite)
à ………………………………………………………………………………….
47. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough. (because of)
à ………………………………………………………………………………….
48. She stayed at home because of her mother’s sickness. (because)
à ………………………………………………………………………………….
49. Although Mr. David is rich, he couldn’t afford to buy such a villa. (in spite of)
à ………………………………………………………………………………….
50. Despite my like for black coffee, I cannot drink it in the evening. (although)
à ………………………………………………………………………………….
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE:
1.
He is now a good leader although his _________ cards were not good. (post, Christmas, library, report)
2.
Tim' s mother is always proud _____ him because he works so hard.
(with – of - about – at)
3.
Tim's Spanish pronunciation is not good so he ____________ improve it. (have, ought, should, will)
4.
You have to try your _________ to improve some sounds.
(good - well - best - all)
5.
His parents are very __________ of his intelligence.
(interested, proud, greedy, dangerous)