1 , Adverb clause of concession .

a , Although it got dark , they countinued to work .

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b , Although it was noisy , I keep on studying .

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c , The flight was not delayed it was foggy .

-> ..............................................................................

d , He ate all the fruit though it was green .

-> ..........................................................................

Write a new sentence with the same meaning, using the word(s) in parentheses

1.He decided to get the job although the salary was low. (although)

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

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3. She didn"t eat much though she was hungry. (in spite of)

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4. He couldn"t solve the problem though he is good at maths. (despite)

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5. Mr. Pike doesn"t wear glasses thoughhe is over sixty. (in spite of)

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6. Though he had much experience in machinery, he didn"t succeed in repairing this machine (despite)

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7. Although it got dark, they continued to work. (in spite of)

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8. Although it was noisy, I keep on studying. (in spite of)

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9.Although it rained heavily, I went to school on time. (despite)

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HELP ME !

I. Rewrite the sentences:

1. Although he often tells lies, the headmaster believes him. => In spite of

2. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. => Although

3. He couldn't earn enough money for living although he worked hard. => Despite

4. Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line. => In spite of

5. We get a good room though we didn't phone the hotel. => Despite

6. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades. => Although

7. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant. => Although

8. We did the test well though it was difficult. => In spite of

9. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy. => Despite

10. Although he is talented, no one likes him. => In spite of

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 ________________________________________

Clauses of concession

Pewrite the sentences:

1. In spite of her dislike for coffee , she drank it to keep herself warm.

-> Although ................

2. He couldn't earn enough money for living although he worked hard.

-> Despite ....................

3, Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.

-> In spite of .........................

4. We get a good room though we didn't phone the hotel.

-> Despite ....................

5. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.

->Although ............................

6. Despite the terrible food , he still eats in that restaurant.

->Although ............................

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

-> In spite of .........................

8.The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.

-> Despite ....................

9. Although he is talented , no one likes him.

-> In spite of .........................

1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.

à Despite ________________________________________

2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.

à In spite of ________________________________________

3. Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position.

à Although ________________________________________

5. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
à In spite of ________________________________________
6. Although he often tells lies, the headmaster believes him.

à In spite of ________________________________________
9. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave home.
à In spite of ________________________________________
10. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
à Despite ________________________________________
11. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
à Despite ________________________________________

12. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
à Although ________________________________________
13. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
à In spite of ________________________________________
14. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
à Even though ________________________________________

15. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.

à Although ________________________________________

16. He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard.

à Despite ________________________________________

17. Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.

à In spite of ________________________________________

18. We get a good room though we didn’t phone the hotel.

à Despite ________________________________________

19. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.

à Although ________________________________________

20. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant.

à Although ________________________________________

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

à In spite of ________________________________________

22. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.

à Despite ________________________________________

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

à Whatever ________________________________________

24. Although he is talented, no one likes him.

à In spite of ________________________________________

25. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time.

à In spite of ________________________________________

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

à Despite ________________________________________

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

à In spite of ________________________________________

28. Although it rain heavily, I went to school on time.

à Despite ________________________________________

Rewrite the sentences:

1. He ate all the fruits though they were green. => However

2. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time. => In spite of

3. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet. => Despite

4. Mr.Pike doesn't wear glasses though he is over sixty. => In spite of

5. Although it rain heavily, I went to school on time. => Despite

6. Although it was noisy, I kept on studying. => No matter how

7. He lived anywhere. He always thought of his homeland. => No matter where