Exercise: Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in parentheses

1. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)
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2. They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)

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3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (although)

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4. He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though)

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5. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy. (even though)

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6.The keyboard wasn’t working well. She tried to finish the letter (although)

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7.The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)

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8.I’m no better. I’ve taken the bill. (even though)

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9. The traffic was bad. I arrived at the airport on time. (though)

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10. I didn’t get the job. I had all necessary qualifications. (though)

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11. We enjoyed the vacation. It rained a lot. (although)

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12. She felt sick. She went to work. (though)

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13. I was really tired. I couldn’t sleep. (even though)

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14. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (although)

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15. She couldn’t answer the question. She is very intelligent. (though)

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16. He tried. He was not successful. (though)

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17. His life is hard. He determined to study well. (although)

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18. He was wise and experienced. He was not taken in. (though)

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              1.            Viết lại những câu sau sử dụng liên từ kết hợp cho sẵn

          1.1.        She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)

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          1.2.        They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)

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          1.3.        He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though)

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          1.4.        I didn’t get the job. I had all necessary qualifications. (though)

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          1.5.        He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (although)

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Exercise 1: Rewrite the sentences using in spite of.

1. Although she is an accountant, she never seems to have any money.

- In spite of being an accountant, she never seems to have any money.

2. Although Henry is a millionaire, he hates spending money.

3. Mark went on working although he felt unwell.

4. They slept soundly although the night air was hot.

5. Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied.

6. Although the boat was full of water, it sailed on.

7. Although the children were poor, they seemed happy.

8. We couldn’t get tickets although we queued for an hour.

9. I enjoyed the film although the story was silly.

10. He didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock although he promised that he wouldn’t be late.

Exercise 2 :  Rewrite the sentences with the words given:

1. It’s nearly twenty years since my father saw his brother.- My father hasn’t    

2. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work.- In spite of       

3. When did you last ride a bike.- How long        

4. Seeing Nelson Mandela will always stay in my memory.- I will never

5. I’ve still got the camera because no one has claimed it.- Because it     

6. My wait in the queue has lasted forty minutes so far.- I have  

7.  The room is going to be painted next week. - We are going                       

8. We have finished those letters since 5 o’clock.  - Those letters

9.  Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.-  Because ­                   

10.  She wrote a letter in thirty minutes. - It took

Exercise: Rewrite the following sentences. Use the words in brackets.

1. Although she finds physics boring, she’s still good at it. (Despite)

2. Despite the fact that he didn’t study hard, he got high scores. (Although)

3. Although she was out of money, she went shopping. (Despite)

4. In spite of missing the bus, we went to school on time. (Although)

5. Although the weather was bad, I had a wonderful holiday with my friends. (In spite of)

6. It's a small house but it's big enough for our needs. (Although)

7. It was raining heavily, but I still went to the cinema. (Despite)

8. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (Although)

9. Lucy did the test well. It was so difficult. (Although)

10. It was foggy, but the flight was not delayed. (Although)

Exercise: Rewrite the following sentences. Use the words in brackets.
1. Although she finds physics boring, she’s still good at it. (Despite)
2. Despite the fact that he didn’t study hard, he got high scores. (Although)
3. Although she was out of money, she went shopping. (Despite)
4. In spite of missing the bus, we went to school on time. (Although)
5. Although the weather was bad, I had a wonderful holiday with my friends. (In spite of)
6. It's a small house but it's big enough for our needs. (Although)
7. It was raining heavily, but I still went to the cinema. (Despite)
8. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (Although)
9. Lucy did the test well. It was so difficult. (Although)
10. It was foggy, but the flight was not delayed. (Although)

Exercise: Rewrite the following sentences. Use the words in brackets.

1. Although she finds physics boring, she’s still good at it. (Despite)

2. Despite the fact that he didn’t study hard, he got high scores. (Although)

3. Although she was out of money, she went shopping. (Despite)

4. In spite of missing the bus, we went to school on time. (Although)

5. Although the weather was bad, I had a wonderful holiday with my friends. (In spite of)

6. It's a small house but it's big enough for our needs. (Although)

7. It was raining heavily, but I still went to the cinema. (Despite)

8. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (Although)

9. Lucy did the test well. It was so difficult. (Although)

10. It was foggy, but the flight was not delayed. (Although)

Rewrite the sentences using the words in the brackets:

1. I couldn't sleep althoung I was tired (DESPITE)

2. Although he has got an English name. he is in fact German (DESPITE)

3. In spite of her injured foot, she managed to walk to the village (ALTHOUGH)

4. I decided to accept the job althoung the salary was low (HOWEVER)

5. We lost the match althoung we were the better team (NONETHLESS)

6. In spite of not having eaten for 24 hours, I don't feel hungry (EVEN THOUGH)

7. Although she was tired, she went to work (HOWEVER)

8. They went out for a walk, even though the weathe was bad (DESPITE)

9. She managed to write in spite of her injured hand (ALTHOUGH)

10. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean (EVEN THOUGH)

11. Linda went on working in spite of the fact that she was so tired (ALTHOUGH)

12. Though she is so nice, I don't quite like her (HOWEVER)

13. I didn't like the film. However everybody else seemed to enjoy it (THOUGH)

14. We managed to do the business though he was absent (DESPITE)

15. He always looks so lonely and sad despite his popularity (NONETHELESS)

Exercise 4: Rewrite the sentences with the word given. 

1.  Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.

=>In spite of

2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.

=> Despite

3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.

=>In spite of

4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.

=> Despite

5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.

=>In spite of

6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.

=> Despite

7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before. 

=>In spite of

8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.

=> Despite

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

=>In spite of

10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.

=> Despite

11. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.

=> Despite

12. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.

=> Though

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

=> Although

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

=> Even though

15. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.

=> Though

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

=> Although

17. Although they lost, the home team played very well.

=> Despite

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

=>In spite of

19. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.

=> Despite

20. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.

=> Although

21. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.

=> Even though

22. It was raining, but we went out.

=> Though

23. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.

=> Even though

24. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.

=> Though

25. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.

=> In spite of

26. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.

=> Despite

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

=> In spite of

28. He is still fat though he has been on a diet for 2 years.

=> In spite of

29. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.

=> However

30. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.

=> Despite

31. It doesn’t matter how hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis.

=> However

32. No matter what he says, nobody believes him.

=> Whatever

33. He always woke up early no matter how late he had gone to bed.

=> However

34. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.

=> Busy

35. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.

=>In spite of

36. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine.

=> Despite

37. We did the test well though it was difficult.

=>In spite of

38. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.

=> Despite