despite his regular exercise, tom is overweight
although Tom does exercise regularly, he is overweight
mark was allowed to enter the room despite his late coming
although Mark came late, he was allowed to enter the room
Ex 2: Rewrite using "although" although SV, SV
1 Despite being tired, I stayed up late to watch my favourite film
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2 Despite being lazy, she could pass the exam
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3 Despite his hard life, he studied very well
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4 Despite the bad weather, we went to school
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5 Despite the heavy rain, we still went out
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1,although his friend was sick,she still went to work yesterday. ( despite)
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D. Rewrite the sentences:
11. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
à Despite ________________________________________
12. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
à Although ________________________________________
13. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
à In spite of ________________________________________
14. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
à Even though ________________________________________
15. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
à Although ________________________________________
16. He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard.
à Despite ________________________________________
40. Although Mr. Brown was tired, he helped his wife with the housework. => Despite ..
I. Underline the most suitable word or phrase in each sentence:
1. However/ Though it was late, I decided to phone Brian.
2. Although/ Despite the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
3. Despite of the weather/ the weather, we went sailing.
4. I put the food in the fridge because/ because of I want it to get cold.
5. Since/ Because of Janet wanted to save money, she gave up smoking.
6. We can’t eat now because/ although there isn’t enough time.
7. I can’t come to your party so that/ because I am too busy.
8. I couldn’t see anything because/ because of the dark.
9.Despite/ Though the cold weather, we all went for a walk.
10. It was raining, but / although I went swimming anyway.
11. Mary doesn’t go to school because/ though she was ill.
12. In spite of/ Because of his old age, Mr Benson runs fours miles before breafast.
· 1Despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan.
2. They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water.
3. In spite of being 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.
5. He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare
6. Socrates never had much money despite being very famous in his own day.
7. His career did not really take off despite his ambitions
8. They managed to work together despite their differences of opinion
9. Despite my headache I enjoyed the film.
10. Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
11. Despite being tired, he walked to the station
12. The children slept well despite the noise.
13. in spite of earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents.
14. Tom went to work in spite of not feeling very well.
15. Their new product turned out to be a success despite pessimistic market studies.
16. The speech made the crowd cheer despite the minister's lack of preparation time
17. Julie failed the exam in spite of working very hard.
18. In spite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher
19. In spite of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
20. Despite/in spite of being a little overweight, he is actually quite fit.
21. In spite of being necessary for democracy, politicians are still liars and thieves
22. Valencia is a fantastic place despite of being too hot in July and August
23. She’s a great person In spite of getting jealous over stupid things sometimes
24. In spite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher
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25. Cars are a big waste of money although you do need one if you live in the country.
26. The best things in life are free though love is often very expensive
27. I phone my brother in Thailand using Skype nearly every day
though the time difference
28. Although the sun was shining, the water was cold.
29. Although he behaved badly, he wasn’t punished.
30. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
31. We stayed up late, although we were tired.
32. Although she lost her way twice, she arrived safely.
33. Though Kevin was hard working, he failed the examination.
34. Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.
35. They visited Madrid although they didn't have time to visit El Prado.
36. Although it was raining, we decided to go anyway.
37. Although it was only the first time they met, they made friends immediately.
38. The English actor Oliver Reed was often rude to people although he was always kind to animals.
39. Although it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned
40. Although my doctor had told me to stay in bed I went to work
41. Although he takes a lot of exercises, he’s fat.
42. Although I had practised for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.
45. Although he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
46. The weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.
47. John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town.
48. Anna never learned the language although she lived there for two years.
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
1.Mr.Richards lost his job because he was late every day.
A. If Mr.Richards were late every day, he would lose his job
B. If Mr.Richards had been late every day, he would have lost his job
C. If Mr.Richards weren't late every day, he wouldn't lose his job.
D. If Mr.Richards hadn't been late every day, he wouldn't have lost his job.
2.He said to me “I can’t do this test”.
A. He said to me that I can’t do that test.
B. He said to me that I couldn’t do this test.
C. He said to me that he couldn’t do this test.
D. He said to me that he couldn’t do that test.
3.The woman was too weak to lift the basket.
A. Although she was weak, she could lift the basket.
B. The woman shouldn't have lifted the basket because she was so weak
C. She was so weak that she couldn't lift the basket
D. The woman lifted the basket, so she wasn't very weak.
4.This is the first time I attend such an exciting holiday.
A. The first holiday I attended was exciting
B. I had the first exciting holiday.
C. My attendance at the first holiday was exciting
D. I have never attended such an exciting holiday before.
5.I always give my mother flowers on Mother’s Day.
A. My mother always is given flowers on Mother’s Day
B. Flowers is always given by my mother on Mother’s Day
C. My mother is always given flowers on Mother’s Day
D. My mother is given always flowers on Mother’s Day.
6.The dictionary was so expensive that I didn't buy it.
.A. The dictionary was enough expensive for me to buy.
B. The dictionary was too expensive for me to buy it
C. It was an expensive dictionary so that meant I didn't buy
D. It was so an expensive dictionary that I didn't buy it.
7. "Don't walk on the grass", the gardener said to us.
A. The gardener said to us don't walk on the grass
B. The gardener told us not to walk on the grass
C. The gardener suggested us not to walk on the grass
D. The gardener advised us not walking on the grass.
8.The black dress is more expensive than the white one.
A. The black dress is cheaper than the white one.
B. The black dress is not as expensive as the white one
C. The white dress is not as expensive as the black one
D. The white dress is as expensive as the black one.
II. Choose the best answer. 1. I turned the light on _______ the room was dark. A. although B. despite C. because D. because of 2. Edward came to the party _______ I asked him not to be there. A. despite B. even though C. if D. because 3. _______ you lend me the money for the trip, I won’t be able to go. A. Because B. If C. Unless D. Because of 4. All the seats on that flight are taken, but ______ there is a cancellation, I will call you. A. unless B. if C. although D. because 5. ______ Mary says she doesn’t need any help, I’ll help her anyway. A. Because B. Because of C. Even though D. In spite of 6. I will agree to tutor you _______ you promise to study hard. A. although B. if only C. only if D. unless 7. _______ the old man spoke very slowly and clearly, I couldn’t understand him at all. A. If B. However C. Since D. Although 8. She has worked as a secretary _______ she graduated from college. A. since B. before C. while D. until 9. If I had time, I _______ to the beach with you this weekend. A. will have gone B. will go C. would have gone D. would go 10. You ________ ring the bell; I have a key. A. must B. need not C. might not D. may 11. Which of the following animals and insects are in_________ of becoming extinct? A. danger B. endangered C. endanger D. dangerous 12. Hung studied very hard, _______ he still failed at the exam. A. and B. so C. although D. but 13. The old man is said _______ all his money to an old people’s home when he died. A. to have left B. to leaving C. have left D. to leave 14. The doctor decided to give her a thorough examination _______ he could identify the causes of her illness. A. so that B. unless C. after D. so as 15. “I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you.” “_______.” A. The same to you B. Have a nice day C. What a pity! D. What a lovely toy! Thanks. 16. I remember _______ to the hospital but nothing after that. A. taking B. being taken C. to be taken D. to take 17. Realizing he got lost, he started to _______ help. A. go for B. call at C. call for D. go to 18. Nowadays, women have to do most of the house keeping tasks _______ their husband’s share of the housework. A. although B. in spite of C. even though D. but 19. The price of fruit has increased recently, _______ the price of vegetables has gone down. A. whereas B. whether C. when D. otherwise 20. We didn’t go to the zoo yesterday________ the heavy rain. A. in spite of B. because of C. so D. because
11. Mai is very busy but she still visits her friends
->Even though...
12. It's too late for the bedtime,but her son hasn't arrived home yet.
-> though
13.Despite his age, Mr Thanh runs five kilometers every morning
-> Although
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