The children ate all the cakes. They didn't like such sweet cakes despite 

=> despite of it's such a sweet cakes that the children didn't like to eat it.

1. Cars are a big waste of money although you do need one if you live in the country.

=> Despite being a big waste of money, you do need one if you live in the country.

2. Although she lost her way twice, she arrived safely.

=> Despite losing the way twice, she arrived safely.

3. Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.

=> Despite not wanting to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end. ( want hiếm khi dùng vs đuôi +ing lắm e à )
4. although they didn't have time to visit El Prado.

=> Despite not having time to visit El Prado, they visited Madrid.
5. Although it was raining, we decided to go anyway.

=> Despite the rain, we decided to go anyway.
6. Although it was only the first time they met, they made friends immediately.

=> Despite meeting each other for the first time, they made friends immediately. (Do ở đây dùng danh - động từ nên 2 MĐ phải cùng CN, để they làm CN nhé! )

7. Although it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned

=> Despite the heavy rain, we played the match as planned

8. Although my doctor had told me to stay in bed I went to work

=> Despite having been told to stay in bed I went to work. ( Tương tự phải cùng CN nên ta để I làm cn nhé!)

9. Although I had practised for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.

=> Despite having practised for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.

10. The weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.

=> Despite the bad weather, we enjoyed our trip.
11. John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town.

=> Despite living in the same town, John rarely sees Paul.

12. The little boy ran out of the house although it started raining.

=> Despite the rain, the little boy ran out of the house

13. My mother bought me some story books although I didn't enjoy reading book at all.

=> Despite not enjoying reading book at all, I was bought some story books by my mother.

14. My parents are going to plant a lot of flowers in the garden although the soil there is not fertile.

=> Despite not having the fertile soil, the garden is going to be planted a lot of flowers.

15. Although it snowed, they didn't wear enough heavy clothes to keep themselves warm.

=> Despite of the snow, they didn't wear enough heavy clothes to keep themselves warm.

16. She still cried for food although her father gave her some bread.

=> Despite being given some bread by her father , she still cried for food.

17. My classmates waited for the teacher outside although it got cold and dark.

=> Despite the cold and darkness, my classmates waited for the teacher outside.

C thấy thực sự là bài này một số chỗ nó ko bình thường lắm đâu!

Viết lại câu sử dụng In spite of/ Despite:

1. Cars are a big waste of money although you do need one if you live in the country.

=> In spite of wasting a lot of money, you do need one if you live in the country.

2. Although she lost her way twice, she arrived safely.

=> Despite losing the way twice, she arrived safely.

3. Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.

=> In spite of not wanting to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.
4. They visited Madrid although they didn't have time to visit El Prado.
=> Despite not having time to visit El Prado , they visited Madrid.
5. Although it was raining, we decided to go anyway.
=> In spite of raining, we decided to go anyway.
6. Although it was only the first time they met, they made friends immediately.

=> Despite meeting at the first time, they made friends immediately.

7. Although it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned

=> In spite of raining heavily, we played the match as planned.

8. Although my doctor had told me to stay in bed I went to work

=> Despite my doctor’s advise to stay in bed, I went to work

9. Although I had practiced for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.

=> In spite of practicing for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.

10. The weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.

=> Despite the bad weather, we enjoyed our trip.

11. John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town.

=> In spite of living in the same town, John rarely sees Paul.

12. The little boy ran out of the house although it started raining.

=> Despite starting raining, the little boy ran out of the house

13. My mother bought me some story books although I didn't enjoy reading book at all.

=> In spite of my not enjoy reading book at all, my mother bought me some story books

14. My parents are going to plant a lot of flowers in the garden although the soil there is not fertile.

=> Despite the not fertile soil, my parents are going to plant a lot of flowers in the garden

15. Although it snowed, they didn't wear enough heavy clothes to keep themselves warm.

=> In spite of snowing, they didn't wear enough heavy clothes to keep themselves warm.

16. She still cried for food although her father gave her some bread.

=> Despite giving her some bread, she still cried for food

17. My classmates waited for the teacher outside although it got cold and dark.

=> In spite of cold and dark, my classmates waited for the teacher outside

Mk làm đc ko bạn?

1. in spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match→although the rain is heavy,  we decided to go to see the match

2. although they lost, the home team played very well→Despitethe fact that they lost, the home team played very well

3. even though it was raining, i still went to school on time→ in spite of being rain, i still went to school on time.

4. although  she isn't brilliant , she studies quite well→Despite the fact that she isn't brilliant, she studies quite well.

5. she isn't brilliant, but she studies quite well →although   she isn't brilliant , she studies quite well

6. the house isn't nice , but i like the garden→eventhough the house isn't nice , i like the garden

7. it was raining , but we went out→though it was raining , we went out

8. everyone likes Bob even though he is talktive→eventhough bob is talktive, everyone likes bob

9.though i had an umbrella, i got very wet in the rain→in spite of having an umbrella, i got very well in the rain.

10. we enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot→in spite of alot rain, we enjoyed the vacation.

11. i didn't get the job even though i was extremely qualified→despitethe fact that i was extremely qualified, i diidn't get the job .

1)He couldn’t sleep although he was very tired. (in spite of)

=>He couldn't sleep in spite of being very tired.

2)Although he’s got a Vietnamese name, he’s in fact a Cambodian. (despite)

=> Despite having got a Vietnamese name, he's in fact a Cambodian.

3)In spite of her injured feet, she managed to get home before dark. (although)

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

4. In spite of having a dream job, he feels stressed. (although)

=> Although he had a dream job, he felt stressed.

5. He decided to get the job although the salary was low. (in spite of)

=> He decided to get the job in spite of the low salary.

6. They lost the match, although they were a better team. (despite)

=> They lost the match despite being a better team.

7. We went fishing although the water was rough. (despite)

=> We didn't go fishing despite the rough water.

8. They ate a lot. They were still hungry. (however)

=> They ate a lot however they were still hungry

9. Although Mr David is rich, he couldn’t afford to buy such a villa. (in spite of)

=> In spite of being rich, Mr David couldn't afford to buy a villa.

10. Despite loving black coffee, I cannot drink it in the evening. (although)

=>Although I loving black coffee, I cannot drink it in the evening

My mother has just bought a house ______ is full of roses. (whose garden / the garden / the garden of it / the garden whose)

2. They wrote ______ the addresses so that they could get in touch. (down / out / in / on) 3. They climbed onto the wall and they couldn’t get ______. (down / on / in / over) 4. ______he has been absent frequently; he has managed to pass the test. (Because / Because of / But / Though)

5. Mary will take a plane ______ she dislikes flying. (even though / because / and / in spite of)

6. She drank it to keep herself warm ______ she dislikes coffee. (although / because / because of / despite)

7. The children like to put _____ _ nice clothes when they go out. (in / off / into / on) 8. Before you go to bed, please turn ______ all the lights. (off / on / in / over)

11. _____ it was raining, I went swimming.

A. So B. Because C. However D. Although

12. Ann felt ill, ____ she insisted on going to work.

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

13. _____ I felt tired, I went to bed early.

A. Although B. So C. As D. However

14. _____ he’s got an English name, he is German.

A. Although B. However C. Because D. Since

15. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were too tired.

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

16. We were the better team ____ we lost the match.

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

17. Keith decided to give up his job ___ I advised him not to

A. because B. however C. although D. since

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exercise 4: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.

1. In spite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.

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

2. ___ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

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

3. ______, he walked to the station.

A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired

4. The children slept well, despite _____

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

5. She left him __________ she still loved him.

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

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

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

7. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.

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

8. I’m learning English ________ I want to get a better job.

A. or B. because C. therefore D. but

9. Please do that work ________I told you yesterday.

A. like B. as C. same as D. similar to

10. This boy lied to you. ________you don’t trust him anymore

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

11. _______ Dad works hard all day; he always goes to bad late and gets up early.

A. However B. Despite C. Although D. No matter

12. That boy wasn’t busy. _______, he refused to help his mother.

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

13. ________the rain, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. In spite of B. Even though C. Although D. Despite 1

4. I got a job _________ my bad English.

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

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well. 

In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.

2. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time. 

Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.

3. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.

 In spite of being sick, my mother told me to go to school.

4. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.

 Despite bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university.

5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.

 Although Tom's salary was good, he gave up his job.

II. Rewrite these sentences using the words in brackets (Viết lại các câu sử dụng các từ trong ngoặc)

1. I couldn’t sleep . I was tired . ( in spite of )

=> I couldn’t sleep in spite of being tired .

2. They have little money . They are happy . (despite )

=> Despite having little money, they are happy .

3. My foot was hurt . I managed to walk to the nearest village .( although )

=> Although my foot was hurt, I managed to walk to the nearest village .

4. We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon .We could not afford the fee ( however )

=> We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon . However, we could not afford the fee.

5. I got very wet in the rain . I had an umbrella . (although)

=> I got very wet in the rain although I had an umbrella .

4. Although he felt tired, he stayed up to keep us company.
Despite HE FELT TIRED, HE STAYED UP TO KEEP US COMPANY
5. They didn’t have much time, however they came to visit us.
In spite of THEY CAME TO VISIT US , THEY DIDN'T HAVE MUCH TIME
7. Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them because they are trendy.
In spite of THE SHIRTS ARE VERY EXPENSIVE , PEOPLE BUY THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE TRENDY
8. Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job.
In spite of HE HAD NO QUALIFICATIONS FOR IT , HE GOT THE JOB
16. She is not prepared for the test, but she has to do it.
Despite SHE HAS TO DO IT , SHE IS NOT PREPARED FOR THE TEST
17. She was ill but she had to go to school.
Although SHE WAS ILL BUT SHE HAD TO GO TO SCHOOL
19. He arrived later but he finished work earlier than the others.
Although HE FINISHED WORK EARLIER THAN THE OTHERS BUT HE ARRIVED LATER

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1. The stadium is full of football fans although it is raining heavily. 

Despite……the heavi rain, the stadium is full of football fans

2. Hellen was sacked although she worked flat out. 

In spite of…working flat out, Helen was sacked……………………………………………………………………….

3. Despite living a simple life, we always feel in high spirits. 

Although…we live a simple life, we always feel in high spirits……………………………………………………………………….

4. She didn’t understand the question though I repeated it several times. 

Despite…the fact that I repeated it several time, she didn't understand the question………………………………………………………………………….

5. In spite of the short time, we finished our work on time. 

Although……the time is short, we finished our work on time……………………………………………………………………….

6. Local people won’t burn plants to heat this winter. 

Plants……won't be burnt to heat this winder………………………………………………………………………….

7. Will the workers install the solar panels on the roof of the house tomorrow?

 Will the solar panels…be installed by the workers on the roof of the house tomorrow………………………………………………………………….?

8. Lee lives near us but we don’t see him very often. 

Although…Lee lives near us, we don't see him very often……………………………………………………………………………..

1. The stadium is full of football fans although it is raining heavily.

 Despite…………………………………the heavy rain, the stadium is full of football fans ………………………………………….

2. Hellen was sacked although she worked flat out.

 In spite of…………………………………working flat out, Hellen was sacked……………………………………….

3. Despite living a simple life, we always feel in high spirits.

 Although…………………………………we live a simple life, we always feel in high spirits.……………………………………….

4. She didn’t understand the question though I repeated it several times.

 Despite…………………………………my repeating the question several times, he didn’t understand it………………………………………….

5. In spite of the short time, we finished our work on time.

 Although…………………………………the time was short, we finished our work on time.………………………………………….

6. Local people won’t burn plants to heat this winter.

 Plants…………………………………………won’t be burnt to heat this winter by local people.…………………………………….

7. Will the workers install the solar panels on the roof of the house tomorrow?

 Will the solar panels…………………………………be installed on the roof of the house by the workers tomorrow………………………………….?

8. Lee lives near us but we don’t see him very often.

 Although………………………………Lee lives near us, we don’t see him very often.………………………………………………..