Exercise 1: Change from in spite of/ despite ®although/though/even though.
1. Despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan.
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2. They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water.
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3. In spite of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.
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4. She decided to go abroad for a year despite loving her boyfriend very much.
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5. He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare.
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6. Socrates never had much money despite being very famous in his own day.
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7. His career did not really take off despite his ambitions.
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8. They managed to work together despite their differences of opinion.
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9. Despite my headache I enjoyed the film.
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10. Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
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Exercise 2: Change from although/ though/ even though ®in spite of/ despite, starting as available.
1. Although he was tired, he walked to the station. Despite
2. Although it was noisy, the children slept well. The children
3. Though Linda earned a low salary, she gave money to her parents. In spite of
4. Tom went to work even though he didn’t feel very well. Tom
5. Their new product turned out to be a success though the market studies were pessimistic. Their
6. Julie failed the exam though she worked very hard. Julie
7. Although John got the highest result in the class, he still had problems with the teacher. In spite of
8. Although it was difficult, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain. In spite of
9. Even though he is a little overweight, he is actually quite fit. Despite
10. Although politicians are necessary for democracy, they are still liars and thieves. In spite of
Exercise 3: Circle the correct answers.1. Valencia is a fantastic place although/ despite being too hot in July and August
2. Cars are very useful in the city though/ in spite of they are expensive.
3. She’s a great person in spite of/ even though getting jealous over stupid things sometimes
4. In spite of/ despite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher
5. The best things in life are free though/ even though love is often very expensive
6. I phone my brother in Thailand using Skype nearly every day despite/ though the time difference.
7. In spite/ In spite of losing her way twice, she arrived safely.
8. Although/ in spite of the fact the sun was shining, the water was cold.
9. Despite/ although he being hard working, Kevin failed the examination.
10. We stayed up late in spite of/ although we were tired.