Question III. Supply the correct form of the verbs

1. We got tired of (wait) ………………for the weather (clear) ………..

and finally decided (set) ……………out in the rain.

2.The football teams continued (play) ……………even though it (begin) ……………..(snow)……………….…

3. If we leave now, we can drive half the distance before we stop (have) …………….lunch.

4. My children enjoy (allow)…………………(stay) ……………..up late when there is something special on the TV.

5. (ask) ……………him (come) …………….in . (not keep)………………. him  (stand)…………………..at the door.

6. Don’t all of us want (love) …………and (need) ………….by the other people.

7. I never (hear)…………………….a song that (interest)……………..me so much as the one I (hear) …………………last night.

8. I’m sure she (understand) ………………if you explained the situation to her.

9. What would happen if you (not go) ……………….to school tomorrow

10. Your fingers are very brown. You (smoke) ……………..……too much.

11. I wish my mother (give) ……………….me presents more often.

12. (find) ……………..the cage door open, the lion (leave) …………..it.

13. Something must (do) ………………….to save our environment now.

14. the gray and blue blankets (wash)…………………….yesterday.

15. The population of Vietnam (increase) ……………….……..very fast for the past years

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets

1. Despite her dislikes for coffee , she drank it to keep herself warm ( although)

2. Mary will take a plane , even though she dislikes flying ( in spite of)

3. In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest , she managed to smile ( although )

4. We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy (despite)

5. Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children ( even though)

6. Though he has been absent frequently , he has managed to pass the test ( in spite of )

7. Nancy told me the secret despite having promised not to do so ( though )

8. We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing although we know we will not win a prize (even though)

9. In spite of the high price , my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday ( even though)

10. He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on a diet ( in spite of)

11. He left school because his life was hard ( because of)

12. John succeeded in his exam because of his hard and methodical work ( because)

13. We didn’t want to go out because of the heavy rain (because)

14. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine ( despite)

15. In spite of the darkness , they continued to work (though)

Make one sentence from two . Use the word(s) in backet in your sentences

1. We live in the same street . We hardly ever sê each other . ( DESPITE )

2. My foot was injured . I managed to walk to the nearest village . ( ALTHOUGH )

3. They have very little money . They are happing . ( IN SPITE OF )

4. I got very get in the rain . I had an rubrella . ( EVEN THOUGH )

5. I couldn't sleep . I was tired . ( DESPITE )

6. He like the sweater . He decided not to buy it . ( THOUGH )

7. I đin't get the joy . I had all the necessary qualifications . ( IN SPITE OF )

8. Nick use to smoke . He seems to be in good health . ( ALTHOUGH )

9. I had turned on the air conditioner . It was still hot in the room . ( EVEN THOUGH )

10. Laura wants to fly . She feels fraid . (IN SPITE OF THE FACT )

11. Trevor didn't notice the sign . It was right in front of him . ( EVEN THOUGH ) 

12. I'm no better . I've taken the pills . ( DESPITE THE FACT )

13. Matthew doesn't know any French . It was one of his school subject . ( THOUGH )

14. Henry's friend is a millionaire . He hate spending money .( DESPITE )

15. We couldn't get tickets . We queued for an hour . ( IN SPITE OF )

16. I'd met her twice before . I didn't recognize her . ( ALTHOUGH )

17. Laura felt unwell . She went on working . ( IN SPITE OF HIS )

18. I told the absolute truth . no one would believe me . ( EVEN THOUGH )

19. The good were never delivered . We had received the promise . ( DESPITE )

77. all / out / kisses / arrives / and hugs / house, / the people / at / in / my grandparents’ / the house / run / greet us / with / When my family to / .
78. same / this / My mom / tries / same / it / to cook / has / the / but / taste / never / dish, / .
79. get / it / managed / had / to / snowing / a great / Even though / people / to / the / been / end-of-term / all day, / concert / many / .
80. put out / If / would / there / been / a strong / hadn’t / wind, / to / it / not / have / so difficult / been / the fire / such.
81. years / This / is / students / suitable / up / of / material / eighteen / for / and / .

JOIN EACH PAIR OF SENTENCES. USE THE WORDSIN BRACKETS.

1. We couldn't get tickets. We queued for an hour. (in spite of)

2. She earned her living by selling newspaper. She got a B.A. degree. (even though)

3. Our flight was delay. We decided to take a long walk around the terminal. (since)

4. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly. (in spite of)

5. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. (despite)

6. They have very little money. They are happy. (in spite of)

7. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella. (even though)

change from although/ though/ even though - in spite of / despite starting as available

1. although he was tired , he walked to the station

despite ..........................................................

2. although it was noisy , the children slept well

the children ....................................................

3. though linda earned a low salary , she gave mony to her parents

in spite of ..............................................................

4. tom went to work even though he didn't feel very well

tom ...........................................................

5. their new product turned out to be a success though the market studies were pessimistic

their .............................................................

6. julie failed the exam though she worked very hard

julie ............................................................

7. although john got the highest result in the class , he still had problems with the teacher

in spite of ...........................................................................

1. John applied for the job even though he has no experience in the field.

A. John didn’t apply for the job if he had experience in the field.

B. Because of his inexperience in the field, John didn’t apply for the job.

 C. John was unable to apply for the job because he was inexperienced in the field. D. In spite of his inexperience in the field, John applied for the job.

 2 Much as I respect your point of view, I can’t agree.

A. I can’t agree because I respect your point of view.

B. I respect your point of view, so I agree.

C. Even though I respect your point of view, I can’t agree.

D. I can’t agree with your point of view even if I respect you.

3. I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend.

A. Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door.

 B. I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door

C. I answered the door since I knew it was my friend.

D. Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend.

4. 

Some economists argue that new technology causes unemployment. Others feel that it allows more jobs to be created.

A. Some economists argue that new technology causes unemployment, so others feel that it allows more jobs to be created.

 B. Arguing that new technology causes unemployment, other economists feel that it allows more jobs to be created.

C. Some economists argue that new technology causes unemployment, whereas others feel that it allows more jobs to be created.

 D. Besides the argument that new technology causes unemployment, some economists feel that it allows more jobs to be created

5. Although Mohammed has now lost his title, people always remember him as the champion.

A. When Mohammed has lost his title, people remember him as the champion

. B. Because Mohammed has now lost his title, people always remember him as the champion.

C. Mohammed has now lost his title, but people always remember him as the champion.

D. People always remember Mohammed as the champion, but the fact is he has now lost his title.

Change from although/ though/ even though-> in spite of despite,starting as available.

1. Although he was tired, he walked to the station.

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

2. Although it was noisy, the chirldren slept well.

-> The children ......................................................

3. THuogh Linda earned a low salary, she gave money to her parents.

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

4. Tom went to work even though he didn't feel very well.

-> TOm ...............................................................................

5. Their new product turned out to be a success though the market studies were pessimistic.

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

6. Juile failed the exam though she worked very hard.

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

7. Although john got the highest result in the class, he still had problems with the teacher.

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

8. Although it was difficult , they managed to climb to the top of the moutain .

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

9. Even though he is a little overweight , he is actually quite fit.

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

10. Although politicians are necessary for , they are still liars and thieves.

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