in spite of not being brilliant,she studies well
in spite of not being brilliant,she studies well
1) Although Nam was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of .......................................................................................
2) Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite ...........................................................................................
3) Although there was a big storm, I went out for working.
Inspite of ........................................................................................
4) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite............................................................................................
5) In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though....................................................................................
6. What is the distance between Ha Noi and Lao Cai city?
=> How _____________________________________________________________?
7. He often went to primary school on foot.
=> He used to _________________________________________________________
8. Although the sky was dark, they were working in the field.
=>Despite _________________________________________________________.
9. We were excited about the festival.
=> We found ________________________________________________________.
10. He often walked to school when he was a student.
=> He used__________________________________________________________.
11. He doesn’t like her anymore.
=> He used__________________________________________________________.
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 ________________________________________
IV.Rewrite these sentences below withh Althought, Despite, In spite..
1. Although Bean is not an intelligent children, he can speak English very well
⇒ Despite / In spite of .........
2. Because Phuong was tall, she never wear high heals
⇒ Because of .........
3. Because the wind was so heavy, I couldn’t go to home
⇒ Because of .........
4. Her mother asked her to go stay at home because she was headache
⇒ Because of .........
5. Because there was traffic jams, I was late.
⇒ Because of .........
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.
→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 _________________________________________________________
6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
→ Despite ____________________________________________________________
7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
→Despite ____________________________________________________________
8. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
→ Although ___________________________________________________________
9. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
→ In spite of __________________________________________________________
10. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
→ Even though _______________________________________________________
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.
→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 _________________________________________________________
6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
→ Despite ____________________________________________________________
7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
→Despite ____________________________________________________________
8. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
→ Although ___________________________________________________________
9. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
→ In spite of __________________________________________________________
10. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
→ Even though _______________________________________________________
Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. I wanted to see the film…………………..feeling sleepy
a. although b. but c. in spite of d. spite
2. It is a horror film. …………………….., it is a good film.
a. Although b. However c. And d. So
3. She sings very well…………………..she is very fat
a. however b. but c. in spite of d. and
4. He drove a car to home………………………his headache.
a. although b. and c. in spite of d. so
5. ………………………being young, he is an excellent manager
a. Although b. But c. In spite of d. Spite
6. ………………they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
a. However b. Nevertheless c. When d. Although
7. Last night, I didn’t go to the bed early…………………being very tired.
a. despite of b. although c. in spite of d. because of
8. Not many people went to see the film; …………….., it received good reviews from critics.
a. however b. but c. despite d. because of
9. ……………….difficulties, the firemen managed to save many people who were caught in the fire.
a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless
10…………………he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.
a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless
11. She failed the test………………..she studied hard.
a. although b. despite c. however d. nevertheless
12. Everyone thought she would accept the offer…………………….. , she turned it down.
a. although b. despite c. however d. in spite of
Exercise 1: Rewrite the sentences using in spite of.
1. Although she is an accountant, she never seems to have any money.
- In spite of being an accountant, she never seems to have any money.
2. Although Henry is a millionaire, he hates spending money.
3. Mark went on working although he felt unwell.
4. They slept soundly although the night air was hot.
5. Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied.
6. Although the boat was full of water, it sailed on.
7. Although the children were poor, they seemed happy.
8. We couldn’t get tickets although we queued for an hour.
9. I enjoyed the film although the story was silly.
10. He didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock although he promised that he wouldn’t be late.
Exercise 2 : Rewrite the sentences with the words given:
1. It’s nearly twenty years since my father saw his brother.- My father hasn’t
2. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work.- In spite of
3. When did you last ride a bike.- How long
4. Seeing Nelson Mandela will always stay in my memory.- I will never
5. I’ve still got the camera because no one has claimed it.- Because it
6. My wait in the queue has lasted forty minutes so far.- I have
7. The room is going to be painted next week. - We are going
8. We have finished those letters since 5 o’clock. - Those letters
9. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.- Because
10. She wrote a letter in thirty minutes. - It took
7. I’m not tired in spite of working hard all day (although)
8. She is quite fat although she plays sport everyday (despite / the fact)
9. Although I see him every morning, I’ve never spoken to him (in spite of) 1
0. It’s quite warm although it’s a bit windy (despite)
Rewrite sentences with in spite of/ despite/ because/ because of
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well
In spite of......
2. Mary could noy go to school because she was sick
Because of...........
3. Although thw weather was bad, she went to school on time
Despite..........
4. Beacase there was a big storm, i stayed at home
Because of....
5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job
Although........
6. He is so young. His acting is excellent
Although...........
7. The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film
In spite of........
8. Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes
Despite.............