11. Mary was admitted to the university although her grades were bad

à Despite _____________________________________________

12. In spite of her good salary, Mary gave up her job.

à Although _____________________________________________

13. I accepted the job although the salary was low

à In spite of ________________________________________

14. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.

à In spite of _______________________________________

15. Although they study hard, they can’t get good marks.

à In spite of ___________________________________________

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

à In spite of ______________________________________

17.  I was  late. The others were all on time.  (however)

à ______________________________________

18. I’m tired. I try to finish my work. ( however )

à ______________________________________

19.  Nam seems to be quite clever . He often gets low marks. ( nevertheless )

à ______________________________________

20. His parents are very rich . He’s stupid. ( however )

à ______________________________________

Ex2: Combine the sentences.

1.Although her son was sick, she still went to work yesterday.

➔ __________________________________________________.

2. In spite of the dirty room, Salim didn’t clean it.

➔ __________________________________________________.

3. Despite her unkind behavior, we still love her.

➔ __________________________________________________.

4. Although there was the traffic jam, they went to the post office.

➔ __________________________________________________.

5. Despite the fact that Tony learnt very hard, he failed this test.

➔ __________________________________________________.

6. Although my uncle was tired, he still drove 100 kms to the next city.

➔ __________________________________________________.

7. Her brother really enjoys this job although the salary was very low.

➔ __________________________________________________.

8. The film poster is wonderful. I don’t like to see it.

➔ __________________________________________________.

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

àDespite __________________________________________

10. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick

à In spite of ___________________________________________

Ex2: Combine the sentences.

1.Although her son was sick, she still went to work yesterday.

➔ __________________________________________________.

2. In spite of the dirty room, Salim didn’t clean it.

➔ __________________________________________________.

3. Despite her unkind behavior, we still love her.

➔ __________________________________________________.

4. Although there was the traffic jam, they went to the post office.

➔ __________________________________________________.

5. Despite the fact that Tony learnt very hard, he failed this test.

➔ __________________________________________________.

6. Although my uncle was tired, he still drove 100 kms to the next city.

➔ __________________________________________________.

7. Her brother really enjoys this job although the salary was very low.

➔ __________________________________________________.

8. The film poster is wonderful. I don’t like to see it.

➔ __________________________________________________.

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

àDespite __________________________________________

10. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick

à In spite of ___________________________________________

11. Mary was admitted to the university although her grades were bad

à Despite _____________________________________________

12. In spite of her good salary, Mary gave up her job.

à Although _____________________________________________

13. I accepted the job although the salary was low

à In spite of ________________________________________

14. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.

à In spite of _______________________________________

15. Although they study hard, they can’t get good marks.

à In spite of ___________________________________________

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

à In spite of ______________________________________

17.  I was  late. The others were all on time.  (however)

à ______________________________________

18. I’m tired. I try to finish my work. ( however )

à ______________________________________

19.  Nam seems to be quite clever . He often gets low marks. ( nevertheless )

à ______________________________________

20. His parents are very rich . He’s stupid. ( however )

à ______________________________________

Fill in the blank ,by using with “Although” or “In spite of”.

1.Salim went to school alone, ____________ she knew that it was very unsafe.

2. They liked their camping holiday, _________ of the rain.

3. ________ the pain in her leg, she still won the marathon excellent.

4. My father decided to buy the car _____ he didn’t really have enough money.

5. _______ she was very sick, she still try to complete this job.

6. ________ his age, he still plays badminton every morning.

7. ________ Land and Mike went to university together, they weren’t close friend.

8. We still play football outside __________ of the heavy rain.

9. ____________ her illness, she must go to school.

10. Loan knew what he wanted ___________ of not understanding anything.

11.__________ the story of the film was good, I didn’t like the acting.

12. I went to see the film ____________ feeling really tired.

13. I really enjoyed the Water War____________ most of my friends said it wasn’t a very good film.

14.______ careful preparation, they had a lot of difficulties in making the film.

15._________ the film was gripping, Tom slept from beginning to end.

Complete the sentences ,using a suitable preposition.

1.She has always been very kind ……. me.

2. You get bored …….. doing the same thing every day.

3.It’s very kind ……………. you to help me.

4. Everybody was shocked ……………. the news.

5. Were you disappointed ………… your exam result?

6.I was pleased ……… the present you gave me.

7. I’m terrified ………… the dogs.

8. Are you excited ………… going on holiday next week ?

9. Linda is married ………. an a American.

10.Why do you  always get  so annoyed……… little thing ?

Complete the sentences ,using an adjective ending- ing or –ed.

1. The film wasn’t as good as we had expected.

a. The film was ……………….. . (disappoint). 

b. We were ………………………. with the film. (disappoint).

2. We were all ………….. when we heard about the disaster. (horrify)

3. The kitchen hadn’t been cleaned for ages. It was really …. . ( disgust)

4. Jane is ………….. with her job because it’s ……. . ( bore)

5. We went for a very long walk.It was very …….. . (tire)

6. I’m starting a new job next week. I’m quite ...about it. (excite)

7. He seldom visits art galleries. I’m not very …..in art. ( interest).

8. Everyone was ………. that he passed the exam. (surprise)

9. We are … in English because we find it …………. . (interest)

10. At the end of the day’s work she is often …… . (exhaust)