2. Rewrite the following sentences so that their meaning stays the same, using the words given

1. This is his frist role. His acting is excellent.

This is .....................................

2. The film didn't receive good investment. The film was a great success

Despite .................................

3. It is a horror film. He laughed a lot.

Although ..............................

4. The story of the film wasn't good. I nejoyed the acting.

Although ...............................

5. I don't like but I agree that he's a good manager.

Although ...............................

6. His parents made him study hard for the exam.

He ......................................

7. Although she was succesful, she felt dissatisfied.

In spite of .................................

8. It snowed heavily, so we couldn't arrive home early.

The snow was so .................

9. I'm no better. I've taken the pill.

Even though .........................

IV. Rewrite the sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original one words given 1. The ending of the film is moving (moved) They 3. They are excited about the film. (exciting) - They found 3. In spite of her young age, she performs excellently - Although 4. We will solve the problem of energy shortage by using solar energy The problem of energy shortage 3. People in the countryside will increase the use of biogas for cooking. - The use of biogas for cooking.. 6. Road users should obey traffic rules strictly -Traffic rules should. 7. Colin spoke English quickly. We could understand him. Although 8. They will build a hydropower station in the North of the country next year. A hydropower station.. 9. They sell these chemicals everywhere in my hometown. These chemicals.. In My children will turn off the lights before going to bed.

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

1 I couldn't sleep. I was very tired.

Despite I couldn't sleep despite being vey tired.

2. They have very little money. They are happy.

In spite of ...............................................................................................................

3. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village.

Although ...................................................................................................................

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. I got very wet in the rain. I was only out for five minutes.

Even though ...............................................................................................................

Question VII. Rewrite sentences with In spite of / Despite /because / because of

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
à In spite of __________________________________________
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
à Because of __________________________________________________
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
à Despite _______________________________________________________________
4. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
à Because of __________________________________________________
5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
àAlthough_______________________________________________________________

6. He is so young. His acting is excellent.

àAlthough_____________________________________________________________

7.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.

àIn spite of_____________________________________________________________

8.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.

àDespite_______________________________________________________________

Rewrite the following sentences so that their meanings stay the same.

1.She has been nominated for Best Actress five times. She has never won once.

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

2. This is his first role. His acting is excellent.

->This is ........................................................

3. The film didn't receive good investment. The film was a great succes.

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

4. It snowed heavily, so we couldn't arrive home early.

-> The snow was so................................................

5. I'm no better. I've taken the pill.

-> Even though.................................................