Exercise 14. Rewrite sentences.
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of ………………………………………
2. Mary went to school although she was sick.
Despite …………………………………………..
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite ……………………………………
4. I usually stayed up late to watch football matches last year, but now I don’t.
I used ……………………………………………………..
5. There were some trees in the field, but now there aren’t any.
There used ……………………………………….
Exercise 14. Rewrite sentences.
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of ………………being a poor student, Tom studied very well…………………
2. Mary went to school although she was sick.
Despite ……………………Mary's sickness, she went to school……………………..
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite …………………the bad weather, she went to school on time. …………………
4. I usually stayed up late to watch football matches last year, but now I don’t.
I used ………………to say up late to watch football matches last year, but now I don’t.………………………..
5. There were some trees in the field, but now there aren’t any.
There used ………………to be some trees in the field, but now there aren’t any.……………………….
1 Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
ð In spite of___________________________________________________
1. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
ð Despite_____________________________________________________
3. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
ð Although___________________________________________________
4. Although he was ill, he went to work.
=>In spite of
5. Although she didn’t have money, she lived happily.
=>In spite of/ Despite
In spite of being a poor student,he studied very well
Despite the bad weather,she went to school on time
Although his salary is good,Tom gave up his job
In spite of being ill,he went to work
In spite of/ Despite not having money,she lived happily
1. In spite of being a poor student, he studied very well..
2. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.
3. Although they are short, they still love playing sports.
4. In spite of her illness, she went to school.
5. Despite having much money, she lived happily
Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning-
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.
ð 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
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
ð Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.
4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
=> In spite of being sick, My mother told me to go to school
5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
=> Because of big storm, I stayed at home
ALTHOUGH AND IN SPITE OF
Although + clause <=> In spite of + Noun / gerund
Despite
a. We went on a picnic although the weather was cold............................
b. All of us will go to the meeting although it’s very far from here.........
c. Although Mr Chanh is nearly seventy, he still likes to participate in every
community activity...............................................................
d. . Although his knowledge of English is still poor, Nam gets along very well in
class discussion........................................................
e. Minh came to class in this morning although he had a bad cold................
f. Old Mr Ba attended the tree planting ceremony although the weather was awfully
sultry.
..................................................................
g. The people of HCM City will accomplish the “ green revolution” victoriously
although water scarce................................................................
h. Our country will become prosperous and powerful although we have to overcome
many difficulties and hardships.
......................................................................................................
i. The guerillas will win the battle although the fascist government has many modern
weapons.
...................................................................................................
j. The first-year students worked all afternoon in the trenches although it rained
heavily.
a. We went on a picnic although the weather was cold
In spite of the cold weather, we went on a picnic.
b. All of us will go to the meeting although it’s very far from here
Despite the distance from here, all of us wil go to the meeting.
c. Although Mr Chanh is nearly seventy, he still likes to participate in every community activity
In spite of being nearly seventy, Mr.Chanh still likes to participate in every community activity.
d. . Although his knowledge of English is still poor, Nam gets along very well in class discussion
Despite his poor knowledge of English, Nam gets along very well in class discussion.
e. Minh came to class in this morning although he had a bad cold
In spite of having a bad cold, Minh came to class in this morning.
f. Old Mr Ba attended the tree planting ceremony although the weather was awfully sultry.
Despite the awfully sultry weather, old Mr. Ba attended the tree planting ceremony.
g. The people of HCM City will accomplish the “ green revolution” victoriously although water scarce
Despite scarce water, the people of HCM City will accomplish the “ green revolution” victoriously
h. Our country will become prosperous and powerful although we have to overcome many difficulties and hardships.
In spite of having to overcome many difficulties and hardships, our country will become prosperous and powerful.
i. The guerillas will win the battle although the fascist government has many modern weapons.
Despite many modern weapons of the fascist government, the guerillas will win the battle.
j. The first-year students worked all afternoon in the trenches although it rained heavily.
In spite of the heavy rain, the first-year students worked all afternoon in the trenches.
Although + clause <=> In spite of + Noun / gerund
Despite
a. We went on a picnic although the weather was cold............................
b. All of us will go to the meeting although it’s very far from here.........
c. Although Mr Chanh is nearly seventy, he still likes to participate in every
community activity...............................................................
d. . Although his knowledge of English is still poor, Nam gets along very well in
class discussion........................................................
e. Minh came to class in this morning although he had a bad cold................
f. Old Mr Ba attended the tree planting ceremony although the weather was awfully
sultry.
..................................................................
g. The people of HCM City will accomplish the “ green revolution” victoriously
although water scarce................................................................
h. Our country will become prosperous and powerful although we have to overcome
many difficulties and hardships.
......................................................................................................
i. The guerillas will win the battle although the fascist government has many modern
weapons.
...................................................................................................
j. The first-year students worked all afternoon in the trenches although it rained
heavily.
a. We went on a picnic although the weather was cold
In spite of the cold weather, we went on a picnic.
b. All of us will go to the meeting although it’s very far from here
Despite the distance from here, all of us wil go to the meeting.
c. Although Mr Chanh is nearly seventy, he still likes to participate in every community activity
In spite of being nearly seventy, Mr.Chanh still likes to participate in every community activity.
d. . Although his knowledge of English is still poor, Nam gets along very well in class discussion
Despite his poor knowledge of English, Nam gets along very well in class discussion.
e. Minh came to class in this morning although he had a bad cold
In spite of having a bad cold, Minh came to class in this morning.
f. Old Mr Ba attended the tree planting ceremony although the weather was awfully sultry.
Despite the awfully sultry weather, old Mr. Ba attended the tree planting ceremony.
g. The people of HCM City will accomplish the “ green revolution” victoriously although water scarce
Despite scarce water, the people of HCM City will accomplish the “ green revolution” victoriously
h. Our country will become prosperous and powerful although we have to overcome many difficulties and hardships.
In spite of having to overcome many difficulties and hardships, our country will become prosperous and powerful.
i. The guerillas will win the battle although the fascist government has many modern weapons.
Despite many modern weapons of the fascist government, the guerillas will win the battle.
j. The first-year students worked all afternoon in the trenches although it rained heavily.
In spite of the heavy rain, the first-year students worked all afternoon in the trenches.
Nam is poor but he studies well --> Nam --> although Because the weather was hot, we stayed at home --> due to --> the weather Most people hear jogging is a good exercise so they begin to joy -->most people begin --> most people
Complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first businessman.
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. I find watching football matches on TV interesting.
→ I am interested ......................................................................................................................................8. The end of the film was moving.
→ We were ......................................................................................................................................9. My hair now is much longer than that in the past.
→ In the past my hair used .............................................................................................................................
10. Mary doesn’t work in this company any more.
→ Mary used.....................................................................................
Bài 1 : Combine the sentences.Use the words in brackets
1.The new restaurant looks good.It seems to have few customes (however)
2.We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon.We could not afford the fee (however)
3.Mary was sick.She didn't leave the meeting until it ended(despite)
4.We live in the same street.We rarely see each other (in spite of)
5.I couldn't sleep.I was tired (in spite of)
6. They have little money.They are happy (despite)
7.My foot was hurt.I managed to walk to the nearest village (although)
8.I've been too busy to answer by email.I'll do it soon (nevertheless)
9.We had planned to walk right round the lake.The heavy rain made this impossible (although)
10.I got very wet in the rain.I had an umbrella (although)
11.It was a comedy.Almost audience fell asleep (although)
12.The film was made twenty years ago.Many people enjoyed it (however)
13.This is his first role.His acting is exsellent. (nevertheless)
14.In spite of having to work the next day, Tom watched films on DVD till midnight (even though)
15.I'm frightened by horror films. However,I enjoy watching them (despite)
16. This is his first role. His acting is exsellent (although)
Bài 2: Viết lại câu với nghĩa không đổi
1,Although Tom was poor, he studied very well
In spite of...........................................................
2,Mary went to school although she was sick
In spite of............................................
3,Although the weather was bad, she want to school on time
Despite.............................................................
4, My mother wants to buy that house although she doesn't have enough money
In spite of...................................................
5, Tom tries his best to play soccer although his leg was injured
Despite.............................................
6.Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad
Despite..........................................................
7.Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a succesful woman
Despite....................................................
8,In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job
Although................................................
9.Though he had not finshed the paper, he went to sleep
In spite of ........................................................................
10. In spite of the high prices, ny daughter insists on going to the movies
Even though......................................................
11. I went to school although it rained heavily
Despite.........................................
12. Since he was careless, Tom lost game
Because of..........................................................
13.Although she behaves well, no one loves her
Despite.........................................................
14.Despite of the cold weather, the crops are good this year
Because......................................................
15.Nick is often punished because he is lazy
Because of........................................................
16.We bought the house though its rooms were smalle
We bought the house though despite........................................
17.Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city
In spite of...............................................................................................
18. Because he hot up early, he wasn't late for the first train
Because of..............................................................................
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Bài 1 : Combine the sentences.Use the words in brackets
1.The new restaurant looks good.It seems to have few customes (however)
The new restaurant looks good, however, it seems to have few customers
2.We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon.We could not afford the fee (however)
We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon, however, we could not afford the fee
3.Mary was sick.She didn't leave the meeting until it ended(despite)
Despite being sick, Mary didn't leave the meeting until it ended
4.We live in the same street.We rarely see each other (in spite of)
In spite of living in the same street, we rarely see each other
5.I couldn't sleep.I was tired (in spite of)
in spite of being tired, i couldn't sleep
6. They have little money.They are happy (despite)
despite having little money, they are happy
7.My foot was hurt.I managed to walk to the nearest village (although)
although my foot was hurt, I managed to walk to the nearest village
8.I've been too busy to answer by email.I'll do it soon (nevertheless)
I've been too busy to answer by email, nevertheless, i'll do it soon
9.We had planned to walk right round the lake.The heavy rain made this impossible (although)
Although we had planned to walk right round the lake, the heavy rain made this impossible
10.I got very wet in the rain.I had an umbrella (although)
Although i had an umbrella , i got very wet in the rain
11.It was a comedy.Almost audience fell asleep (although)
although it was a comedy, almost audience fell asleep
12.The film was made twenty years ago.Many people enjoyed it (however)
the film was made twenty years ago, however, many people enjoyed it
13.This is his first role.His acting is exsellent. (nevertheless)
this is his first role, nevertheless, his acting is excellent
14.In spite of having to work the next day, Tom watched films on DVD till midnight (even though)
Tom watched films on DVD till midnight even though he had to work the next day
15.I'm frightened by horror films. However,I enjoy watching them (despite)
Despite being frightened by horror films, i enjoy watching them
16. This is his first role. His acting is exsellent (although)
Although this is his first role, his acting is excellent
Bài 1 : Combine the sentences.Use the words in brackets
1.The new restaurant looks good.It seems to have few customes (however)
=>The new restaurant looks good;however,it seems to have few customes
2.We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon.We could not afford the fee (however)
=>We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon;however,we could not afford the fee
3.Mary was sick.She didn't leave the meeting until it ended(despite)
=>Despite Mary's sickness,she didn't leave the meeting until it ended
4.We live in the same street.We rarely see each other (in spite of)
=>In spite of living in the same street,we rarely see each other
5.I couldn't sleep.I was tired (in spite of)
=>In spite of I was tired,I couldn't sleep
6. They have little money.They are happy (despite)
=>Despite having little money,they are happy
7.My foot was hurt.I managed to walk to the nearest village (although)
=>Although my foot was hurt,I managed to walk to the nearest village
8.I've been too busy to answer by email.I'll do it soon (nevertheless)
=>I've been too busy to answer by email;nevertheless,I'll do it soon
9.We had planned to walk right round the lake.The heavy rain made this impossible (although)
=>Although the heavy rain made this impossible,we had planned to walk right round the lake.
10.I got very wet in the rain.I had an umbrella (although)
=>although I had an umbrella,I got very wet in the rain
11.It was a comedy.Almost audience fell asleep (although)
=>Although it was a comedy,almost audience fell asleep
12.The film was made twenty years ago.Many people enjoyed it (however)
=>The film was made twenty years ago;however,many people enjoyed it
13.This is his first role.His acting is exsellent. (nevertheless)
=>This is his first role;nevertheless,his acting is exsellent.
14.In spite of having to work the next day, Tom watched films on DVD till midnight (even though)
=>even though Tom had to work the next day,he watched films on DVD till midnight
15.I'm frightened by horror films. However,I enjoy watching them (despite)
=>despite being frightened by horror films,I enjoy watching them
16. This is his first role. His acting is exsellent (although)
=>although this is his first role, his acting is exsellent
Bài 2: Viết lại câu với nghĩa không đổi
1,Although Tom was poor, he studied very well
In spite of being poor, he studied very well
2,Mary went to school although she was sick
In spite of being sick, mary went to school
3,Although the weather was bad, she want to school on time
Despite the bad weather, she want to school on time
4, My mother wants to buy that house although she doesn't have enough money
In spite of not having enough money,my mother wants to buy that house
5, Tom tries his best to play soccer although his leg was injured
Despite tom's injured leg, he tries his best to play soccer
6.Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad
Despite tom's bad grades, he was admitted to the university
7.Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a succesful woman
Despite her physical handicap, she has become a succesful woman
8,In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job
Although tom's salary was good, he gave up his job
9.Though he had not finshed the paper, he went to sleep
In spite of not having finished the paper, he went to sleep
10. In spite of the high prices, ny daughter insists on going to the movies
Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies
11. I went to school although it rained heavily
Despite the heavy rain, i went to school
12. Since he was careless, Tom lost game
Because of tom's carelessness, he lost game
13.Although she behaves well, no one loves her
Despite her good behaviour, no one loves her
14.Despite of the cold weather, the crops are good this year
Because the weather is cold, the crops are good this year
15.Nick is often punished because he is lazy
Because of nick's laziness, he is often punished
16.We bought the house though its rooms were smalle
We bought the house though despite smaller rooms
17.Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city
In spite of narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city
18. Because he hot up early, he wasn't late for the first train
Because of getting up early, he wasn't late for the first train
1) Although Nam was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of .......................................................................................
2) Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite ...........................................................................................
3) Although there was a big storm, I went out for working.
Inspite of ........................................................................................
4) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite............................................................................................
5) In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though....................................................................................
6. What is the distance between Ha Noi and Lao Cai city?
=> How _____________________________________________________________?
7. He often went to primary school on foot.
=> He used to _________________________________________________________
8. Although the sky was dark, they were working in the field.
=>Despite _________________________________________________________.
9. We were excited about the festival.
=> We found ________________________________________________________.
10. He often walked to school when he was a student.
=> He used__________________________________________________________.
11. He doesn’t like her anymore.
=> He used__________________________________________________________.