PART 1: GRAMMAR
We use “although, in spite of, despite, however and nevertheless” to express contrast.(Chúng ta sử dụng các liên từ nối diễn tả sự tương phản)
1. Although + S + V, S + V
Ex: Although my homework was difficult, I finished it before bed time.
(Or) I finished my homework before bed time, although it was difficult.
2. in spite of/ despite + -ing form, subject + verb
(or) in spite of/ despite + noun, subject + verb
Ex: In spite of revising for hours, I didn't do well in the test.
Despite my revision, I didn’t do well in the test.
(Or) I didn’t do well in the test, despite revising for hours.
3. S + V.However, S + V
Ex: We believed that we would find a solution. However, we went wrong.
4. S + V. Nevertheless, S + V
Ex: Thomas has lived in the village for 10 years. Nevertheless, the villagers still considered him to be an outsider.
PART 2: EXERCISES
WRITING
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=>In spite of_____________________________________________
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
=>Because of ____________________________________________
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
=>Despite_______________________________________________
4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
=>In spite of_____________________________________________
5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
=> Because of____________________________________________
6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
=> Despite_______________________________________________
7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
=Despite_______________________________________________
8. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
=>Although______________________________________________
9. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
=> In spite of_____________________________________________
10._______________________________________________________ In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
=>Even though
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