Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. There is an example at the beginning.

1 He went to Spain to try to speak Spanish better.
brush              He went to Spain ………………………………… Spanish

2 Is she Australian?

come               ………………………………… Australia?

3 Ask Paul to do it. You can rely on him.
let                    Ask Paul to do it. He …………………………………

4 It’s a very formal dinner party.
dress               We are expected …………………………………for the dinner party.

5 An ankle injury prevented her from taking part in the race.
drop                She had to ……………………… the race because of an ankle injury.

6 It was nearly midnight when John arrived.
turn                 John ………………………………… until nearly midnight.

7 I’m not very confident of passing my driving test.
get                   I don’t ………………………………… my driving test

8 The meeting went on until 11.30
break              The meeting …………………………………until 11.30

9 Unless business improves soon, we’ll be bankrupt by the end of the year.
pick                 If business ………………………soon, we’ll be bankrupt by the end of the year.

10 The last time my rent rose was three years ago.
put                  They haven’t ………………………………… for three years.

11 You will support me at the meeting, won’t you?
back                You will ………………………… at the meeting, won’t you?

12 This form must be completed before you leave.
fill                    You ………………………………… this form before you leave.

13 I don’t think I’ll go out on Saturday.
stay                 I think ………………………… on Saturday.

14 Unless it stops raining soon, we’ll have to cancel the picnic.
clear                If it ………………………… soon we’ll have to cancel the picnic.

15 I don’t smoke as many cigarettes as I used to.
cut                   I’ve managed to ………………………………… cigarettes I smoke.

 Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets.

   2. Though he has been absent frequently, he has passed the exam perfectly.                   (Despite)

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   3. Mary tried to finish the test even though she was sick.                                              (In spite of)

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   4. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.                                                (Although)

      → _____________________________________________________________________________

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Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. as B .though C. since D. despite
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. ________________ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. Because B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
5. She left him _______________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
6. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. even though D. all are correct
10. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.
A. Even though Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.
B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French.
C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.
D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris.

Exercise 2: Rewrite these sentences using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentences if necessary.

1.He is so young. His acting is excellent. (Although)

2.It was noisy. The children slept well. (Despite)

3.All critics said this film is really boring. I was so interested in it. (Nevertheless)

4.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film. (In spite of)

5.She prepared carefully for the casting. She wasn't chosen. (However)

6.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes. (Despite)

VI. Combine the sentences . Use the words in brackets ;

1. It was a comedy . Almost audience fell asleep . (although )

2. The film was made 20 years ago . Many pepple have enjoyed seeing it . (however)

3. This is his first role . His acting is excellent . (nevertheless)

4. She performed well , she didn't received good reviews from critics . (despite)

5. Tom had to work the next day . He watched films till midnight . (even though)

6. The ending of the film was disappointing . We like watching it . (In spite of)

7. The weather was so cold . We all went to school on time . (though)

Rewrite the sentences with the word given :

1. Despite the salary was low, he accepted the job

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

2. Although she isn't brilliant, she studies quite well

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

=> Although ..........................................................

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

=> Even though ......................................................

8. In spite of his hard work, Ba failed his exam

=> Though ............................................................

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

=> Although ........................................................

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

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

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)

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. There is an example at the beginning.

 

1 He went to Spain to try to speak Spanish better.
brush              He went to Spain ………………………………… Spanish

2 Is she Australian?

come               ………………………………… Australia?

3 Ask Paul to do it. You can rely on him.
let                    Ask Paul to do it. He …………………………………

4 It’s a very formal dinner party.
dress               We are expected …………………………………for the dinner party.

5 An ankle injury prevented her from taking part in the race.
drop                She had to ……………………… the race because of an ankle injury.

6 It was nearly midnight when John arrived.
turn                 John ………………………………… until nearly midnight.

7 I’m not very confident of passing my driving test.
get                   I don’t ………………………………… my driving test

8 The meeting went on until 11.30
break              The meeting …………………………………until 11.30

9 Unless business improves soon, we’ll be bankrupt by the end of the year.
pick                 If business ………………………soon, we’ll be bankrupt by the end of the year.

10 The last time my rent rose was three years ago.
put                  They haven’t ………………………………… for three years.

11 You will support me at the meeting, won’t you?
back                You will ………………………… at the meeting, won’t you?

12 This form must be completed before you leave.
fill                    You ………………………………… this form before you leave.

13 I don’t think I’ll go out on Saturday.
stay                 I think ………………………… on Saturday.

14 Unless it stops raining soon, we’ll have to cancel the picnic.
clear                If it ………………………… soon we’ll have to cancel the picnic.

15 I don’t smoke as many cigarettes as I used to.
cut                   I’ve managed to ………………………………… cigarettes I smoke.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. There is an example at the beginning.

 

1. He knows everything about flowers.

expert             He ……………………………… flowers.

2. If you are not old enough you cannot watch certain films.

age                   If you ……………………………….. you cannot watch certain films.

3. I regret that I gave him the money.

lent                  If only …………………………………………. him the money.

4. It was such a boring movie that we left.

so                     The movie ………………………………………….. that we left.

5. People say that the pyramids are worth visiting.

supposed        The pyramids ………………………………………. worth visiting.

6. John cannot possibly borrow the car tonight.

question          It’s …………………………… for John to borrow the car tonight.

7. Could I continue what I was doing?

get                   Could I …………………………… what I was doing?

8. Mary is slower at doing things than Jill.

fast                  Mary is …………………………….. Jill at doing things.

9. I can’t make up my mind about the colour.

decide             I …………………………………….. the colour.

10. There are times when you have to do things by yourself.

own                 There are times when you have to do things ……………….

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. There is an example at the beginning.

 

1. He really likes correcting her English.

pleasure          He ……………………….. correcting her English.

2. It’s not necessary to take a lot of luggage when going on holiday.

much               You …………………….………… luggage when going on holiday.

3. Perhaps he hasn’t received the doctor’s results yet.

may                 He …………………….. the doctor’s results yet.

4. All I want you to do is to look after my dog.

care                 All I want you to do is to ………………….. my dog.

5. She was not certain about the trip.

decide             She …………………………….. about the trip.

6. He locked the gate so that the dog wouldn’t escape.

prevent           He locked the gate …………………….. escaping.

7. They did not like to pay extra taxes.

objected          They ……………………………………………. extra taxes.

8. The day was so nice that we went on a picnic.

such                It was ………………………. that we went on a picnic.

9. The only person I didn’t see was Jane.

except             I …………………………………………….. Jane.

10.  She decided to visit her friend and tell her the news.

drop                She decided to ………………… her friend and tell her the news.