Exercise 4: Rewrite the sentences with the word given. 

1.  Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.

=>In spite of

2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.

=> Despite

3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.

=>In spite of

4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.

=> Despite

5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.

=>In spite of

6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.

=> Despite

7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before. 

=>In spite of

8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.

=> Despite

9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.

=>In spite of

10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.

=> Despite

11. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.

=> Despite

12. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.

=> Though

13. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.

=> Although

14. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.

=> Even though

15. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.

=> Though

16. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.

=> Although

17. Although they lost, the home team played very well.

=> Despite

18. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.

=>In spite of

19. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.

=> Despite

20. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.

=> Although

21. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.

=> Even though

22. It was raining, but we went out.

=> Though

23. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.

=> Even though

24. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.

=> Though

25. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.

=> In spite of

26. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.

=> Despite

27. Tom will not pass the examination although he studies well.

=> In spite of

28. He is still fat though he has been on a diet for 2 years.

=> In spite of

29. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.

=> However

30. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.

=> Despite

31. It doesn’t matter how hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis.

=> However

32. No matter what he says, nobody believes him.

=> Whatever

33. He always woke up early no matter how late he had gone to bed.

=> However

34. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.

=> Busy

35. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

=>In spite of

36. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.

=> Despite

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

=>In spite of

38. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.

=> Despite

WRITE L. Change these sentences using the expressions

1. Tom will not pass the examination even though he studied well.(despite)

2. Despite not having enough money, we decided to hold a party. (though)

3. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark. (despite)

4. Despite his hard life, he studied very well. (though)

5. In spite of living in poverty, they were always admired. (although)

6. He passed the final examination even though he was frequently absent from class. (in spite of)

7. She is still fat even though she has been on a diet for 2 years. (despite)

8. Although she doesn't earn much money, she spends like a millionaire. (in spite of)

9. He went to bed early even though he didn't finish his lessons. (despite)

10. Remember to treat him well even though you don't like him. (in spite of).

I . Change the sentences using the expression in brackts

1. Tom will not pass the examination though he studied well ( Despite )

2. In spite of not being very hot . The children were playing outside ( Although )

3 . Despite his hard life he studied very well ( Though )

4. In spite of living in poverty they were always advied ( Although )

5. She is still fat though she has been on a dict for 2 years ( Despite )

6. He went to bed early even though he didn't finish his homework ( In spite of )

7. Although his leg was broken he managed to get out of the car ( Despite )

8. Despite his age Mr. Pike runs 5 kms everyday ( Although )

9. Though I had a terrible cold , I went to school yesterday ( In spite of )

Exercise 2: Combine these sentences using: though, although, even though

1. Lion dancing is very popular in Viet Nam. My friend Anny does not enjoy it.

=> _{..................................................................................................................................}

2. Bob always walks to work. He is living in the city.

=> _{........................................................................................................................................}

3. My house is near the beach. I rarely go swimming.

=> _{....................................................................................................................................}

4. My brother is working in Ha Noi. He comes home on every public holiday.

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................}

5. Paul is an Australian, he enjoys Vietnamese New year.

=> _{....................................................................................................................................}

6 Most children go to see the firework show, Linh and Mai stay home watching TV.

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................}

7. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health.

=> _{..................................................................................................................................}

8. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired.

=> _{....................................................................................................................................}

9. Henry’s friend is a millionaire. He hates spending money.

=> _{...............................................................................................................................}

10. We couldn’t get tickets. We queued for an hour.

=> _{..................................................................................................................................}

Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in parentheses

1. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)

=> _{..........................................................................................................................................................}

2. They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)

=> _{...........................................................................................................................}

3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (although)

=> _{..................................................................................................................................................................}

4. He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though)

=> _{.....................................................................................}

5. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy. (even though)

=> _{...............................................................................................................................................................}

6.The keyboard wasn’t working well. She tried to finish the letter (although)

=> _{.................................................................................................}

7.The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)

=> _{............................................................................................................................................................}

9. The traffic was bad. I arrived at the airport on time. (though)

=> _{......................................................................................................................................................................}

10. I didn’t get the job. I had all necessary qualifications. (though)

=> _{......................................................................}

11. We enjoyed the vacation. It rained a lot. (although)

=> _{................................................................................................................}

12. She felt sick. She went to work. (though)

=> _{.........................................................}

14. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (although)

=> _{...........................................................................................................................................}

15. She couldn’t answer the question. She is very intelligent. (though)

=> _{...................................................................................................................................................................}

16. He tried. He was not successful. (though)

=> _{...........................................................................................................................................................}

17. His life is hard. He determined to study well. (although)

=> _{......................................................................................................................................................................}

18. He was wise and experienced. He was not taken in. (though)

=> _{........................................................................................................................}

1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.

=>In spite of _{..................................................................................................................}

2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.

=> Despite _{...............................................}

3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.

=>In spite of _{.................................................................................................................}

4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.

=> Despite _{..........................................................................................................................}

5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.

=>In spite of _{.................................................................................................................}

6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................}

7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.

=>In spite of _{.................................................................................................................}

8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.

=> Despite _{......................................................................................................................}

9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.

=>In spite of _{.................................................................................................................}

10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.

=> Despite _{.......................................................................................................................}

6. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.

=> Despite _{......................................................................................................................}

7. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.

=> Though _{......................................................................................................................}

8. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.

=> Although _{.................................................................................................................}

9. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.

=> Even though _{...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................}

10. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.

=> Though _{.....................................................................................................................}

11. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.

=> Although _{..................................................................................................................}

12. Although they lost, the home team played very well.

=> Despite _{....................................................................................................................}

13. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.

=>In spite of ..................................................................

14. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.

=> Despite _{.....................................................................................................................}

15. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.

=> Although _{...................................................................................................................}

16. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.

=> Even though _{..........................................................................................................}

17. It was raining, but we went out.

=> Though _{.....................................................................................................................}

18. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.

=> Even though _{...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................}

19. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.

=> Though _{.....................................................................................................................}

20. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.

=> In spite of _{..............................................................................................................}

21. I couldn’t sleep though I was very tired.

=> Much _{.........................................................................................................................}

22. I didn’t get the job even though I was extremely qualified.

=> Despite .....................................................................................

Exercise: Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in parentheses

1. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)
=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

2. They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

4. He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

5. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy. (even though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

6.The keyboard wasn’t working well. She tried to finish the letter (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

7.The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

8.I’m no better. I’ve taken the bill. (even though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

9. The traffic was bad. I arrived at the airport on time. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

10. I didn’t get the job. I had all necessary qualifications. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

11. We enjoyed the vacation. It rained a lot. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

12. She felt sick. She went to work. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

13. I was really tired. I couldn’t sleep. (even though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

14. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

15. She couldn’t answer the question. She is very intelligent. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

16. He tried. He was not successful. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

17. His life is hard. He determined to study well. (although)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

18. He was wise and experienced. He was not taken in. (though)

=> _{.......................................................................................................................................................................................................}

VII.Combine a clause in column A with a clause in column B to make complex sentences.
A
1. Before I have breakfast,
2. They were talking
3. Although he worked very hard,
4. Since Joe has high blood pressure,
5. Never look down on anybody
6. After he finished his homework,
7. When he finished his degree,
8. George was obviously in a bad mood,
9. He’ll be able to maintain a healthy weight
10. Whenever they eat at this restaurant
B
a.his parents let him play video games.
b.Matt got a job in a software company.
c.because he didn’t even say good morning.
d.unless you’re helping him up.
e.they order a hamburger and fries.
f.if he keeps exercising.
g.he has to watch what he eats.
h.he didn’t manage to pass the exam.
i.I spend half an hour doing exercises.
j.while the teacher was explaining the lesson.

Join each pair of sentences .Use thw words in brackets

13.I got very wet int he rain.I had an umbrella (even though )

14.I couldn't sleep.I was tired (despite)

15.He liked the sweater.He decided not to buy it (thought)

16.I didn't get the job.I had all the necessary qualifications (on spite of)

17.I had turn on the air conditioner.It was still hot in thw room (even though)

18.Laura wants to fly .She feels afraid(in spite of the fact that)

19.Trevor didn't notice the sign.It was right in front of him (even though)

20.I'm no better.I've taken the pillls(despite the fact)

21.Matthew doesn't kow any French.It was one of his school subjects (though)

22.Henry's friend is a millionarie.He hates spending money(sedpite)

23.I'd met her twicw before.I didn't recognize her (although)

24.Laura felt inwell.She went on working (in spite of this)

25.I told the absolute truth.No one would believe me (even though)

26.The good were never delivered .We had received the promise(despite)

27.We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy (in spite of )

28. We understand him im spite of his strong accent ( although)

29.Although he is wealthy,he is not spoiled(despite)

30.Despite a good salary,he was unhappy in his job (though)

31.In spite of the high prices,my roommates go to the movies every Saturday (although)

32.Even though she had a poor memory,she told interesting stories to the children (despite)

33.In spite of their poverty,they are very generous (although)

34.Though he has been absent frquently , he has managed to pass the test( despite)

35.In spite of Lee's Dasness at losing the contest ,she managed to smile (although)

36.My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet (despite )

37.In spite of headache , he enjoyed the film ( although)

38.My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying (in spite of )

39.He isn't happy although he is very rish (despite)

40.Even though he got a good job,he was not satisfied (despite)

41.Although he often tells lies, many people believe him (despite)

42.Mary didn't go to school yesterday because she was sick (because of )

43.She went to bed eary because she felt tired (because of)

A. Choose the best answer:

1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job

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

2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it

.A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite

3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet

4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.

A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However

5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker

.A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how

6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.

A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though

7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.

A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words

8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job? Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.

A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however

9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.

A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems

C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems

10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.

A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill

11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences betweenthem.

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

12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.

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

13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.

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

14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.

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

15. _______, he walked to the station.

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

16. The children slept well despite _______.

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

17. She left him _______ she still loved him.

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

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

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

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

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

20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative
A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though