Question

[Vũ Phương Thao]

Change the clause of concession to a phrase of concession.

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 she’s not good at playing badminton, she practices it often.

→ 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 _______________________.

Answer 1

[Trần Hoài Trang]

1.although he has a very important job, he isn't parularly well-paid
=> in spite of his very important job, he isn’t parularly well-paid.
2. although I had never seen her before , I recognized her from a photograph
=> despite having never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph
3.she wasn't wearing the coat although it was quite cold
=> in spite of the cold, She wasn’t wearing the coat
4. I bought the dress though the dress is expensive
=> despite the fact that the dress is expensive,I bought the dress
5. although I didn't speak Chinese, I visited China
=> in spite of the fact that I didn't speak Chinese, I visited China
6.although the light was turning ,the room wasn't bring
=> despite the fact that the light was turning, the room wasn't bring
7. I didn't recognize her although I'd met her twice before
=> in spite of having met her twice before, I didn’t recognize her
8. we're not very good friends although we're known each other a long time
=> despite having known each other for a long time, We’re not very good friends
9. although Minh was still , he still came to the meeting
=> in spite of Minh's illness, he still came to the meeting
10. although he promised that he wouldn't be late, he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock
=> despite his promise not to be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.
 

Answer 2

[Nguyễn Minh Châu]

1. In spite of having a very important job, he isn't particularly well-paid.

2. Despite having never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.

3. In spite of the cold weather, she wasn't wearing the coat.

4. Despite not liking them very much, we thought we'd better invite them to the party.

5. In spite of not speaking the language, I managed to make myself understand.

6. Despite the heat, the room wasn't warm.

7. In spite of having met her twice before, I didn't recognize her.

8. Despite having known each other for a long time, we're not very good friends.

9. In spite of being ill, Minh still came to the meeting.

10. Despite promising that he wouldn't be late, he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock.