Question

Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.

1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.

A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite

2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy

A. but B. and C. or D. so

3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends

A. though B. since C. because of D. so that

4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.

A. although B. despite C. and D. because

5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.

A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of

6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.

A. because B. because of C. despite D. so

7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.

A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though

8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.

A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B

9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.

A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct

10. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.

A. Eventhough Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.

B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French.

C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.

D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris.

11. Mr Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.

A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr Ba was late for the meeting.

B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr Ba was late for the meeting.

C. Mr Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi.

D. Mr Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi.

12. We camt to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy.

A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time.

B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time.

13. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.

A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.

B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

D. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it.

14. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.

A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy the car she likes.

B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.

C. The car is too expensive for her to buy.

D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot.

15. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.

A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.

B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.

C. Sue wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill.

D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.

16. Even though Trung had a bad cold, he went to the concert.

A. In spite of his bad cold, Trung went to the concert.

B. Trung had a bad cold because he went to the concert.

C. Trung went to the concert despite having a bad cold.

D. Trung had a bad cold. However, he went to the concert.

17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although

18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.

A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still

19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.

A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas

19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.

A. For B. Although C. So D. When

20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.

A. because B. although C. so D. but

21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that

22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain

23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although

24. ______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired

C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

25. The children slept well, despite _____.

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

26. She left him __________ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of

28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.

A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of

29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.

A. despite B. though C. as though D. but

30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.

A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though

Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in parentheses

1. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

2. They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

4. He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

5. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy. (even though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

6.The keyboard wasn’t working well. She tried to finish the letter (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

7.The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

8.I’m no better. I’ve taken the bill. (even though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

9. The traffic was bad. I arrived at the airport on time. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

10. I didn’t get the job. I had all necessary qualifications. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

11. We enjoyed the vacation. It rained a lot. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

12. She felt sick. She went to work. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

13. I was really tired. I couldn’t sleep. (even though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

14. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

15. She couldn’t answer the question. She is very intelligent. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

16. He tried. He was not successful. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

17. His life is hard. He determined to study well. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

18. He was wise and experienced. He was not taken in. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

Exercise 5: Complete the sentences with your own words:

1. Although my mom sing very well,____________________________________________.

2. Although ___________________________________________, I can’t sing English song.

3. Sue didn’t come to my birthday party last Sunday though__________________________.

4. Although my school is far from the city, many students____________________________.

5. We really enjoyed the trip to the museum last week though_________________________.

6. Although my sister can draw very beautifully, she________________________________.

Exercise 6: 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 _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

Exercise 9: Rewrite the sentences, using although or in spite of.

1. Although I was very tired, I didn’t sleep.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

2. Although I was hungry, I didn’t eat anything.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

3. Although he felt unwell, he went on working.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

4. Although he was disappointed, he tried to smile.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

5. He still goes to school although he isn’t fine.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

6. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

7. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.

=> Though _{.....................................................................................................................................................................................}

8. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.

=> Although _{.................................................................................................................................................................................}

9. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.

=> Even though _{..........................................................................................................................................................................}

10. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.

=> Though _{.....................................................................................................................................................................................}

11. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.

=> Although _{.................................................................................................................................................................................}

12. Although they lost, the home team played very well.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

13. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

14. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

15. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.

=> Although _{.................................................................................................................................................................................}

16. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.

=> Even though _{..........................................................................................................................................................................}

17. It was raining, but we went out.

=> Though _{.....................................................................................................................................................................................}

18. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.

=> Even though _{..........................................................................................................................................................................}

19. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.

=> Though _{.....................................................................................................................................................................................}

20. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.

=> In spite of _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

21. I couldn’t sleep though I was very tired.

=> Much _{.........................................................................................................................................................................................}

22. I didn’t get the job even though I was extremely qualified.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

23. He ate all the fruits although they were green.

=>No matter _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

24. The plane took off though the weather was bad.

=>No matter _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

25. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark.

=>No matter _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

26. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

27. Tom will not pass the examination although he studies well.

=> In spite of _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

28. He is still fat though he has been on a diet for 2 years.

=> In spite of _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

29. Although they lived in poverty, they were always happy.

=> No matter _{...............................................................................................................................................................................}

30. He got good jobs, he was not satisfied.
=> No matter what jobs...................................................................................................................

31. You do any job, you should do it devotedly.
=> Whatever ....................................................................................................................................

32. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
=> However......................................................................................................................................

33. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish.
=> Much...........................................................................................................................................

34. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
=> No matter....................................................................................................................................

35. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.
=> Despite........................................................................................................................................

36. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted.
=> Friendly.......................................................................................................................................

37. I admit he’s clever, but I don’t think he’ll this problem.
=> Clever..........................................................................................................................................

38. She never comes to the office on time although she gets up so early.
=> No matter....................................................................................................................................

39. He had enjoyed the lively company of his friends in Edinburgh. All the same, his work, he felt, demanded solitude.

=> Much as.......................................................................................................................................

40. Come and sit down, whoever you are.
=> It doesn’t matter.........................................................................................................................

41. It doesn’t matter how hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis.
=> However......................................................................................................................................

42. No matter what he says, nobody believes him.

=> Whatever.....................................................................................................................................

43. He always woke up early no matter how late he had gone to bed.
=> However......................................................................................................................................

44. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.
=> Busy.............................................................................................................................................

45. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

46. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

47. We did the test well though it was difficult.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

48. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

49. The plane took off though the weather was bad.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

50. Though his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

51. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive in this city.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

52. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

53. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.

=>In spite of _{................................................................................................................................................................................}

54. He studies very well though his life was hard at that time.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................................................................................}

Answer 1

Best "kiên nhẫn" of the year :D

Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.

1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.

A. As B .Though C. Since D. Despite

2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy

A. but B. and C. or D. so

3. _______I moved house, I haven’t had much contact with those friends

A. though B. since C. because of D. so that

4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.

A. although B. despite C. and D. because

5. Lan couldn’t pass the exam_______she was too lazy.

A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of

6. _______ his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday.

A. because B. because of C. despite D. so

7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.

A. despite B. in spite of C. becacuse of D. though

8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.

A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B

9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.

A. though B. although C. eventhough D. all are correct

10. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.

A. Eventhough Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.

B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French.

C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.

D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris.

11. Mr Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.

A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr Ba was late for the meeting.

B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr Ba was late for the meeting.

C. Mr Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi.

D. Mr Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi.

12. We camt to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy.

A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time.

B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time.

13. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.

A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.

B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

D. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it.

14. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.

A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy the car she likes.

B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.

C. The car is too expensive for her to buy.

D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot.

15. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.

A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.

B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.

C. Sue wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill.

D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.

16. Even though Trung had a bad cold, he went to the concert.

A. In spite of his bad cold, Trung went to the concert.

B. Trung had a bad cold because he went to the concert.

C. Trung went to the concert despite having a bad cold.

D. Trung had a bad cold. However, he went to the concert.

17. _____it was raining heavily he went out without a raincoat.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. However D. Although

18. _____he wasn’t feeling very well; Mr Graham went to visit his aunt as usual.

A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. Still

19. He was offered the job______his qualifications were poor.

A. despite B. in spite of C. even though D. Whereas

19. ______ we were in town, we often met him.

A. For B. Although C. So D. When

20. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.

A. because B. although C. so D. but

21. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.

A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that

22. In pite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain

23. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although

24. ______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired

C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

25. The children slept well, despite _____.

A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy

26. She left him __________ she still loved him.

A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite

27. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.

A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of

28. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.

A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of

29. We are concerned with the problem of energy resouces ________ we must also think of our environment.

A. despite B. though C. as though D. but

30. ______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men.

A. But B. Even if C. If D. As though

Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in parentheses

1. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)

=> Although she has plenty of money, she is very mean

2. They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)

=> Though they have a car, they rarely use it

3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (although)

=> Although he was innocent, he was sent to prison

4. He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though)

=> Even though he has a number of relatives living nearby, he never visits them

5. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy. (even though)

=> Even though she never takes any kind of exercise, she is quite fit and healthy

6.The keyboard wasn’t working well. She tried to finish the letter (although)

=> Although the keyboard wasn’t working well, she tried to finish the letter

7.The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)

=> Although the forecast said it would rain, it turned out to be a beautiful day

8.I’m no better. I’ve taken the bill. (even though)

=> Even though I've taken the bill, I'm no better

9. The traffic was bad. I arrived at the airport on time. (though)

=> Though the traffic was bad, I arrived at the airport on time

10. I didn’t get the job. I had all necessary qualifications. (though)

=> I didn’t get the job though I had all necessary qualifications

11. We enjoyed the vacation. It rained a lot. (although)

=> We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot

12. She felt sick. She went to work. (though)

=> Though she felt sick, she went to work

13. I was really tired. I couldn’t sleep. (even though)

=> Even though I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep

14. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (although)

=> Although he is very rich, he isn’t happy

15. She couldn’t answer the question. She is very intelligent. (though)

=> She couldn’t answer the question though she is very intelligent

16. He tried. He was not successful. (though)

=> Though he tried, he was not successful

17. His life is hard. He determined to study well. (although)

=> Although his life is hard, he determined to study well

18. He was wise and experienced. He was not taken in. (though)

=> Though he was wise and experienced, he was not taken in

Exercise 5: Complete the sentences with your own words:

1. Although my mom sings very well, she doesn't often sings =))

2. Although I study English very well, I can’t sing English song.

3. Sue didn’t come to my birthday party last Sunday though she promised to go .

4. Although my school is far from the city, many students choose to study here.

5. We really enjoyed the trip to the museum last week though we had to wait for more than two hours to visit it.

6. Although my sister can draw very beautifully, she has never joined any art contests .

Exercise 6: Rewrite the sentences with the word given.

1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.

=>In spite of having a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid

2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.

=> Despite the fact that I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph

3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.

=>In spite of the quite cold weather, she wasn't wearing the coat

4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.

=> Despite the fact that we don’t like them very much, we thought we’d better invite them to the party

5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.

=>In spite of not speaking the language, I managed to make myself understand

6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.

=> Despite the heat, the room wasn’t warm

7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.

=>In spite of the fact that I’d met her twice before, I didn’t recognize her

8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.

=> Despite having known each other a long time, we’re not very good friends

9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.

=>In spite of Minh's illness, he still came to the meeting

10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.

=> Despite promising that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock

Exercise 9: Rewrite the sentences, using although or in spite of.

1. Although I was very tired, I didn’t sleep.

=> No matter how tired I was, I didn't sleep

2. Although I was hungry, I didn’t eat anything.

=> No matter how hungry I was, I didn’t eat anything

3. Although he felt unwell, he went on working.

=> No matter how unwell he felt, he went on working

4. Although he was disappointed, he tried to smile.

=> No matter how disappointed he was, he tried to smile

5. He still goes to school although he isn’t fine.

=> No matter how fine he isn't, he still goes to school

6. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.

=> Despite the low salary, he accepted the job

7. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.

=> Though they quarrel each other, they remain the best of friends

8. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.

=> Although the weather was bad, they went out for dinner

9. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.

=> Even though he is old, he still leads an active life

10. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.

=> Though Ba worked hard, he failed his exam

11. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.

=> Although the rain was heavy, we decided to go to see the match

12. Although they lost, the home team played very well.

=> Despite losing, the home team played very well

13. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.

=>In spite of the rain, I still went to school on time

14. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.

=> Despite not being brilliant, she studies quite well

15. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.

=> Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well

16. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.

=> Even though the house isn’t nice, I like the garden

17. It was raining, but we went out.

=> Though it was raining, we went out

18. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.

=> Even though Bob is talkative, everyone likes him

19. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.

=> Though (Sai đề)

20. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.

=> In spite of the rain, we enjoyed the vacation

21. I couldn’t sleep though I was very tired.

=> Much as I was very tired, I couldn’t sleep

22. I didn’t get the job even though I was extremely qualified.

=> Despite being extremely qualified, I didn’t get the job

23. He ate all the fruits although they were green.

=>No matter how green the fruits were, he ate all of them

24. The plane took off though the weather was bad.

=>No matter how bad the weather was, the plane took off

25. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark.

=>No matter how dark the sky was, he took a lot of photographs

26. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.

=> Despite not earning much money, she spends like a millionaire

27. Tom will not pass the examination although he studies well.

=> In spite of studying well, Tom will not pass the examination

28. He is still fat though he has been on a diet for 2 years.

=> In spite of having been on a diet for 2 years, he is still fat

29. Although they lived in poverty, they were always happy.

=> No matter how poorly they lived, they were always happy

30. He got good jobs, he was not satisfied.

=> No matter what jobs he got, he was not satisfied

31. You do any job, you should do it devotedly.

=> Whatever job you do, you should do it devotedly

32. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.

=> However good his English was, he wasn't chosen

33. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish.

=> Much as I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish

34. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.

=> No matter how long you can use it, i won’t wear out

35. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.

=> Despite being severely disabled, Judy participated in many sports

36. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted.

=> Friendly as he seems, he’s not to be trusted

37. I admit he’s clever, but I don’t think he’ll this problem.

=> Clever as he is, I don’t think he’ll this problem

38. She never comes to the office on time although she gets up so early.

=> No matter how early she gets up, she never comes to the office on time

39. He had enjoyed the lively company of his friends in Edinburgh. All the same, his work, he felt, demanded solitude.

=> Much as he had enjoyed the lively company of his friends in Edinburgh, his work, he felt, demanded solitude

40. Come and sit down, whoever you are.

=> It doesn’t matter who you are, come and sit down

41. It doesn’t matter how hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis.

=> However hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis

42. No matter what he says, nobody believes him.

=> Whatever he says, nobody believes him

43. He always woke up early no matter how late he had gone to bed.

=> However late he had gone to bed, he always woke up early

44. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.

=> Busy as Melissa’s father was, he still played with her

45. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

=>In spite of being hungry, she didn't eat much

46. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.

=> Despite having much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine

47. We did the test well though it was difficult.

=>In spite of the difficult test, we did it well

48. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.

=> Despite his strength, I’m not afraid of him

49. The plane took off though the weather was bad.

=>In spite of the bad weather, the plane took off

50. Though his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.

=> Despite being good at English, he wasn’t chosen

51. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive in this city.

=>In spite of the narrow streets, many people drive in this city

52. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.

=> Despite being over sixty, Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses

53. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.

=>In spite of being on diet, he ate the chocolate cake

54. He studies very well though his life was hard at that time.

=> Despite his hard life, he studies very well at that time