Question

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 ………………………………………………………………………………….

Answer 1

In spite of being tired / his tiredness, he couldn’t sleep.

Despite the fact that he’s got a Vietnamese name, he’s in fact a Cambodian.

Although her feet were injured, she managed to get home before dark.

Even though he hadn’t eaten for three days, he didn’t feel hungry.

In spite of the low salary, he decided to get the job.

Despite the fact that they were a better team, they lost the match.

We didn’t go fishing because of the rough water.

She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

In spite of Mr. David’s richness, he couldn’t afford to buy such a villa.

Although I like drinking black coffee, I cannot drink it in the evening.