Despite liking chocolates, he tries not to eat it
Despite liking chocolates, he tries not to eat it
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. because 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 came 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.
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 ________________________________________
EXERCISE 2. Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one.
1. Despite her dislike for coffee, she drank it.
Although ………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Mike will not go with Mariam even though he likes her.
In spite of ………………………………………………………………………………….
3. In spite of her poor memory, she tried to recount what happened to the police.
Although ………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Carol had a headache, but she still read until late.
In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………
5. Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis.
He was very tired ………………………………………………………………………
1. They are too busy, so he couln't meet them -> because of..........................
2.Minh had a bad cold but he came to class. -> despite..................
3. Money iss a bad master, but it is a good servant -> despite
4.No matter how hard he tried , he could not change her mind -> although ...............
5.The old man always enjoys swimming even though the weather is rough -> despite........
6.The party was far from here,but we came there -> despite...............
7.The plane took off though the weather was bad -> despite..........
8. though he comes home late,shw waits for him for dinner -> he comes......
9.Though i like the color of the hhat, i do not like it shape - > I like.......
Hoàn thành câu sau với “because (of)” ; “(al)though/even though /despite/ in spite of”.
1. _____________ he worked hard, he didn’t receive any praise.
2. He ate the chocolate cake _____________ he is on diet.
3. _____________ the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday.
4. _____________ it was cold, I went aout.
5. _____________ John didn’t study hard, he succeeded.
6. We took many picture _____________ the cloudy sky.
7. _____________ her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children.
8. She went home early _____________ she didn’t feel well.
9. I couldn’t get to sleep _____________ the noise.
10. The students arrived late_____________the traffic jam.
23: although he is strong , i'm not afraid of him
--- in spite of
24: i can sleep although it is hot
--- in spite of
25: he always studies hard though he encouters difficults
--- despite
26: although it got dark , they continued to work
--- in spite of
27: although he's got an Englush name , he is in fact German
--- despite
28: we bought the house though its rooms were small
--- we bought the house despite
29: although he had planded everything carefully , a lot of things went wrong
--- despite
30: although th prices are high , my daughters insist on the movie
--- despite
31: although they study hard , they can't get good marks
--- in spite of
Combine the sentences
Minh is very rich. He isn't happy (although/ Despite)
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She can't answer my questions. She is very intelligent (although/ Despite)
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He tried. He was not successful (In spite of/ Even though)
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Make one sentence from two . Use the word(s) in backet in your sentences
1. We live in the same street . We hardly ever sê each other . ( DESPITE )
2. My foot was injured . I managed to walk to the nearest village . ( ALTHOUGH )
3. They have very little money . They are happing . ( IN SPITE OF )
4. I got very get in the rain . I had an rubrella . ( EVEN THOUGH )
5. I couldn't sleep . I was tired . ( DESPITE )
6. He like the sweater . He decided not to buy it . ( THOUGH )
7. I đin't get the joy . I had all the necessary qualifications . ( IN SPITE OF )
8. Nick use to smoke . He seems to be in good health . ( ALTHOUGH )
9. I had turned on the air conditioner . It was still hot in the room . ( EVEN THOUGH )
10. Laura wants to fly . She feels fraid . (IN SPITE OF THE FACT )
11. Trevor didn't notice the sign . It was right in front of him . ( EVEN THOUGH )
12. I'm no better . I've taken the pills . ( DESPITE THE FACT )
13. Matthew doesn't know any French . It was one of his school subject . ( THOUGH )
14. Henry's friend is a millionaire . He hate spending money .( DESPITE )
15. We couldn't get tickets . We queued for an hour . ( IN SPITE OF )
16. I'd met her twice before . I didn't recognize her . ( ALTHOUGH )
17. Laura felt unwell . She went on working . ( IN SPITE OF HIS )
18. I told the absolute truth . no one would believe me . ( EVEN THOUGH )
19. The good were never delivered . We had received the promise . ( DESPITE )
1. She __________(ask) me questions.
2. __________ (she / arrive) in time?
1. They __________(not/ eat) any chocolate.
2. __________(you/see) anybody there?
3. he __________(know)something about it.
4. We __________(meet) her last week.
5. Why __________(they / to be) so angry?
6. __________(she / clean) the blackboard?
7. Two years ago we __________(visit) Italy.
8. They __________(not / look) after the little girl.
9. The doctor __________(not / tell) her to stay in bed.
10. Who __________(you / give) it to?
11. __________(there to be) many people in front of the place?
12. It __________(not / rain) yesterday.
13. __________(he / not/ find9 the key?
14. __________ ( Tom / to be) at work?
15. Why __________( they / not / tell) me the truth about it?
16. He __________(never / drive) faster than he should.
17. We __________ (not/ walk) a long way.
18. __________(you/have) a comfortable trip?
19. When __________She / wash her car?
20. __________(you / visit) your grandparents last week?
21. __________ (the teacher / not / talk) to Peter after the lesson?
22. __________(she / not / buy) a blue jacket?
23. What colour __________(they/paint) their room?
24. He __________(find) the key on his way home?
25. __________(she / know) all the students’ names?
26. They __________(not / return) at 9.
27. They __________(not/leave) the books at home. They __________(leave) them at school.
28. He __________(not / wear) the old jeans. He __________(wear) the new ones.
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