I. Rewrite the sentences:

1. Although he often tells lies, the headmaster believes him. => In spite of

2. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. => Although

3. He couldn't earn enough money for living although he worked hard. => Despite

4. Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line. => In spite of

5. We get a good room though we didn't phone the hotel. => Despite

6. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades. => Although

7. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant. => Although

8. We did the test well though it was difficult. => In spite of

9. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy. => Despite

10. Although he is talented, no one likes him. => In spite of

Rewrite the sentences:

1. He ate all the fruits though they were green. => However

2. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time. => In spite of

3. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet. => Despite

4. Mr.Pike doesn't wear glasses though he is over sixty. => In spite of

5. Although it rain heavily, I went to school on time. => Despite

6. Although it was noisy, I kept on studying. => No matter how

7. He lived anywhere. He always thought of his homeland. => No matter where

1. Complete the following sentences with “because (of)”, “(al)though/even though
/despite/ in spite of”.
1. __________________________ he worked hard, he didn’t receive any praise.
2. He ate the chocolate cake ______________________ he is on diet.
3. ____________________ the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movies
every Saturday.
4. ________________________ it was cold, I went aout.
5. ________________________ John didn’t study hard, he succeeded.
6. We took many picture ________________________ the cloudy sky.
7. _________________________ her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories
to the children.
8. She went home early _______________________ she didn’t feel well.
9. I couldn’t get to sleep __________________________ the noise.
10. The students arrived late_________________________the traffic jam.
2. Rewrite sentences:
1. Although I have a lot of money, I am not very satistied. DESPITE
________________________________________________________________________
2. Although it rained, they still go fishing. IN SPITE OF
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Although she works hard, she doesn’t get good results. DESPITE
________________________________________________________________
4. Although he is a singer, he sings badly. IN SPITE OF
_______________________________________________________________
5. Although the exercise is difficult, she can do it easily. DESPITE
6.He isn’t happy although he is very rich. DESPITE
__________________________________________________________________
7. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. INSPITE OF
____________________________________________________________
8. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. BECAUSE OF
_____________________________________________
9. She went to bed early because she felt tired. BECAUSE OF
____________________________________________________________
10. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot. BECAUSE OF

II. TRẮC NGHIỆM CÂU

1. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.

a. As hard as he work b. Despite he worked hard

c. Though he worked hard d. Although hard work

2.Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip.

c. Despite of the heavy rain d. Though it rained

3. Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well.

a. that he did not feel very well b. despite of the fact not feeling well

c. because he did not feel very well d. despite not feeling very well

4.Although he is very old, he can walk to the station.

a. In spite of his old age b. Despite his old age

c. Despite the fact that he is old d. All are correct

5. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.

A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.

D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.

6. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.

A. Despite her sick mother, she stayed at home.

B. Because of her sick mother , she stayed at home.

C. In spite of her sick mother, she stayed at home.

D. A & C are correct.

7. Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

A.Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.

B.Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

D. Although Bill took a taxi, he can’t come to the concert in time.

8. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.

A. Although William suffers from a bad cold, he went to school.

B. Although William suffered from a bad cold, he went to school.

C. William went to school although he is suffering from a bad cold.

D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.

9. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.

A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm. B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.

C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm. D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.

10. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

A. Despite he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.

C. In spite of trying hard, he didn’t succeed.

D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.

12. John is fat because he eats so many chips.

A.John is fat because of the fact that he eats so many chips.

B.John is fat because of eating so many chips.

C. John is fat because of not eating so many chips.

D. A & B are correct.

Clauses of concession

Pewrite the sentences:

1. In spite of her dislike for coffee , she drank it to keep herself warm.

-> Although ................

2. He couldn't earn enough money for living although he worked hard.

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

3, Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.

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

4. We get a good room though we didn't phone the hotel.

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

5. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.

->Although ............................

6. Despite the terrible food , he still eats in that restaurant.

->Although ............................

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

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

8.The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.

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

9. Although he is talented , no one likes him.

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

1. Although he is very rich, he isn’t in happy.

→In spite of

Though she is very intelligent, she can’t answer my question.

> Despite 2.

3. Even though he is lazy, he passed the final test.

>In spite

4. Although the weather is bad, we are going to have a picnic.

→ Despite

5. Despite his broķen legs, he decided to go to work.

→Although

6. The plan took off though the weather was bad. > In Spite

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

→. Despite

8.The fight was not delayed though it was foggy.

→ In Spite.

9. Although lt was dark, they continue to work. >Despite

10. Though'it rained heavily, I went to school on time. →in Spite

11.Even though he is strong,I'm not afraid of him.

>..Despite.

12. Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in the city.

➩Although .

13. In spite of the fog, the plane landed at the airport safely. .

➩Even though

14. in spite of being over sixty years old, Mr. Pike doesn't wear glasses.

→ Though.

15. He studies very well although his life was hard at that time.

→ In spite.

16. Despite her illness, she went on stage. →. Even though.

I.Rewrite the sentences so that their meaning stays the same :
1 . I did the test well though I was sick .
->In spite of .............................
2. Although the food is terrible , he still eats in that restaurant.
->Despite..................................
3.Though the fruits were green , he ate them all .
->Despite..................................
4. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time .
->In spite of..............................
5. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet .
->Despite..................................
6.Despite the heavy rain , I went to school on time .
->Although.................................

7. In spite of living anywhere , he always thought of his homeland .
->Though...................................

I.Rewrite the sentences so that their meaning stays the same :
1 . I did the test well though I was sick .
->In spite of .............................
2. Although the food is terrible , he still eats in that restaurant.
->Despite..................................
3.Though the fruits were green , he ate them all .
->Despite..................................
4. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time .
->In spite of..............................
5. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet .
->Despite..................................
6.Despite the heavy rain , I went to school on time .
->Although.................................

7. In spite of living anywhere , he always thought of his homeland .
->Though...................................

Rewrite these sentences using ALTHOUGH/THOUGH/DESPITE/IN SPITE OF

1)Although it got dark,they continued to work

2)Although it was noisy,I keep on studying

3)The flight was not delayed it was foggy

4)He ate all the fruit though it was green

5)We did the tesr well in spite if its difficulty

6)In spite of his strength,Iam not afraid of him

7)Mr.Pike doesn't wera classes despite his old age

8)He didn't eat much in spite of being hunggry

9)The plane took off in despite the bad weather

10)He couldn't solve the problem though he is good at math

11)Although he had much experience in machinery,he didn't succeed in repairing this machine

122)Although it rained heavily,I went to school on time

13)Everybody has great regard for him despite his poverty

14)He didn't stop his car though the traffic lights turned red

15)He studied very wall despite his hard life at theat time

16)Although the streets are narrow,many people drive cars in this city

17)Despite being good at Englis,he wasn't chosen

18)Despite having an E name,he is in fact German

19)He always studied hard though he encounters difficulty

20)Desite the bad weather,he came to the meeting on time