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Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. as B .though C. since D. despite
2. _______________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
3. _______________, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
4. ________________ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. Because B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
5. She left him _______________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
6. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
7. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite B. in spite of C. because of D. though
8. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. A and B
9. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though B. although C. even though D. all are correct
10. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.
A. Even though Mike didn’t speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.
B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didn’t speak French.
C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.
D. Although Mike didn’t speak French; he decided to settle in Paris.
Exercise 2: Rewrite these sentences using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentences if necessary.
1.He is so young. His acting is excellent. (Although)
Although he's so young, his acting is exellent.
2.It was noisy. The children slept well. (Despite)
Desite being noisy, the children slept well
3.All critics said this film is really boring. I was so interested in it. (Nevertheless)
All critics said this film is really boring;Nevertheless, I was so interested in it.
4.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film. (In spite of)
In spite of fascinating film poster, I don't want to see this film.
5.She prepared carefully for the casting. She wasn't chosen. (However)
She prepared carefully for the casting;however,she wasn't chosen.
6.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes. (Despite)
Despite our careful plan, we made some mistakes.
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Choose the best answer
1. 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.
2. Although she felt jealous, she tried to hide her feelings.
A. Despite feeling jealous, she tried to hide her feelings.
B. Despite her jealousy, she tried to hide her feelings.
C. She tried to hide her feelings in spite of she felt jealous.
D. A & B are correct.
3. 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.
4. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.
A. Although he suffers from a bad cold, William went to school.
B. Although he suffered from a bad cold, William 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. My parents wanted me to go to university but I didn’t fancy it.
A. My parents wanted to go to university but I didn’t fancy it.
B. I didn’t fancy going to university as my parents did.
C. I didn’t fancy going to university although my parents wanted me to go.
D. I hardly fancied going to university but for my parents’ wish.
8. I agree he’s a good worker but I still don’t think he should get the job.
A. He can’t get the job though he was a good worker.
B. Despite the fact that he’s a good worker, I don’t think he should get the job.
C. He is such a good worker that he can get the job.
D. He is too bad to get the job.
9. He was very tired but he kept on working.
A. Despite he was very tired, he kept on working.
B. In spite of he was very tired, he kept on working.
C. Though his tiredness, he kept on working.
D. Although he was very tired, he kept on working.
10. The trip was boring but we enjoyed it a lot.
A. We enjoyed boring trips.
B. We are bored with the trip.
C. We liked the trip very much even though it was boring.
D. The trip bored us.
11. Although Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party.
A. In spite of Tom took a taxi, he was still late for the party.
B. Tom was still late for the party in spite of taking a taxi.
C. Despite took a taxi, Tom was still late for the party.
D. B & C are correct.
12. Although he is rich, he feels unhappy.
A. He feels unhappy because of his richness.
B. He feels unhappy, so he is rich.
C. Despite his richness, he feels unhappy.
D. He feels unhappy because he is rich.
13. My grandfather is very old, but he can walk to the station.
A. Although my grandfather is very old, he can walk to the station.
B. My grandfather can walk to the station despite the fact that he is very old.
C. Despite his old age, my grandfather can walk to the station.
D. All are correct.
14. In spite of his old age, Mr. Brown jogs seven miles every morning.
A. Although of Mr. Brown old, he jogs seven miles every morning.
B. Although Mr. Brown old, he jogs seven miles every morning.
C. Although Mr. Brown is old, he jogs seven miles every morning.
D. Although Mr. Brown is not old, he jogs seven miles every morning.
15. Although he has a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.
A. In spite of having a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.
B. Despite the fact having a good job, he isn’t happy in his job.
C. He isn’t happy in his job because he doesn’t have a good job.
D. He isn’t happy in his job in spite of he doesn’t have a good job.
A. Change clause of concession to phrase:
1. Despite the fact it got dark, they continued to work.
Although it got dark, they continued to work.
B. Change phrases concession to clause:
1. Despite his strength, I am not afraid of him.
Even though he is strong, I am not afraid of him.
2. In spite of his poverty, everyone has great regard for him.
Alhough he is poor, everyone has great regard for him.
3.Despite not having finished the paper, he went to sleep.
Even though he han't finished the paper, he went to sleep.
4. Despite having been absent frequently, he managed to pass the test.
Although he had been absent frequently, he managed to pass the test.
5. Despite the red traffic lights, he didn't stop his car.
Even though the traffic lights are red, he didn't stop his car.
6. In spite of disliking Jessica, you should try to be nice to her
Although you dislike Jessica, you should try to be nice to her
Clauses of concession
Pewrite the sentences:
1. In spite of her dislike for coffee , she drank it to keep herself warm.
-> Although she dislikes coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
2. He couldn't earn enough money for living although he worked hard.
-> Despite working hard, he couldn't earn enough money for living.
3, Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.
-> In spite of writing for the tickets, Jane still had to stand in line.
4. We get a good room though we didn't phone the hotel.
-> Despite not phoning the hotel, we get a good room.
5. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.
-> Although she got low grades, she was admitted to the university.
6. Despite the terrible food , he still eats in that restaurant.
-> Although the food is terrible, he still eats in that restaurant.
7. We did the test well though it was difficult.
-> In spite of the difficult test, we did it well.
8.The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
-> Despite the fact that it was foggy, the flight was not delayed.
9. Although he is talented , no one likes him.
-> In spite of his talent, no one likes him.
Rewrite:
a) Our sources of energy will soon end if we don't try to save them.
→ Unless we try to save our sources of energy, they will soon end
b) Barbare plays chess better than Mike.
→ Mike doesn't play chess as well as Barbare
c) Despite the silly story, many people enjoyed the film. (although)
Although the story is silly, many people enjoyed the film
d) Although the ticket price was high, many people went to see that film. (However)
The ticket price was high, however, many people went to see that film
e) He erforms very well, although he is young. (Despite)
Despite his young age, he performs very well
f) It was a comedy, but I didn't find it funny at all. (In spite of)
In spite of the fact that it was a comedy, i didn't find it funny at all
g) The film was so boring. However, Jack saw it from beginning to end. (but)
The film was so boring, but Jack saw it from beginning to end
h) In spite of having a happy ending, the film begins with a terrible disaster. (although)
Although the film begins with a terrible disaster, it has a happy ending
i) Although the film was a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it. (Despite)
Despite being a bit frightening, i really enjoyed the film
j) He is young, but he performs very well. (In spite of)
In spite of his young age, he performs very well
1.although the salary was low, he decided to take a job.
2.Despite the fact that they were a better team, they lost the match.
3.In spite of being hungry,she didn't eat much.
4. Despite being a good at math, he can't solve the problem
5.. In spite of being over sixty, Mr Pime doesn't wear glasses.
6.Despite having much experience in machinery, he didn't succeed in starring in this film.
7. In spite of the darkness, they continued to act.
8. In spite of the noise, I kept on studying
9.Despite the heavy rain, I went to school on time.
Exercise 5. Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words.
1. She tried hard, but she couldn’t solve the problem. (as)
→ Hard ____________AS SHE TRIED ___________________________ she couldn’t solve the problem.
2. However much you complain, they won’t give you a refund. (how)
→ No _______MATTER HOW MUCH YOU _____________________________complain, they won’t give you a refund.
3. He’s a writer but he often makes spelling mistakes. (being)
→ In _______________SPITE OF BEING_____________________a writer, he often makes spelling mistakes.
4. Although she exercises a lot, she’s not very strong. (fact)
→ Despite _____________THE FACT THAT SHE EXERCISES_______________________a lot, she’s not very strong.
5. In spite of his leaving home early, he was late for the appointment. (though)
→ Even _______THOUGH HE LEFT HOME EARLY_____________________________early, he was late for the appointment.
6. The plot was complicated, but I enjoyed the film a lot. (though)
→ Complicated ____________THOUGH THE PLOT WAS ________________________, I enjoyed the film a lot.
7. John works as a travel agent, but he’s never been abroad. (of)
→ In ___________SPITE OF WORKING AS _________________________a travel agent, John has never been abroad.
8. However hard he tried, he didn’t succeed. (matter)
→ He didn’t succeed, _________NOW MATTER HOW HARD___________________________he tried.
9. In spite of having a good voice, he could never be a professional singer. (has)
→Although __________HE HAD A GOOD VOICE__________________________he could never be a professional singer.
10. She did her best. She failed the exam. (yet)
→ She _______HASN'T TRIED HER BEST YET , SO_____________________________failed the exam.
1. However/Despite the great danger, we decided to attempt the rescue.
=>despite
2. In spite of the fact that/Despite she is disabled, she plays a lot of sports.
=>in spite of the fact that
3. He decided not to do the computer course, although/whereas it would have been useful to him.
=>whereas
4. He knows he is damaging his health, despite/yet he continues to smoke.
=>yet
5. Even though/In spite of strong opposition from the public, the company went ahead with its plans.
=>in spite of
6. Brilliant though/although the cook may be, he knows nothing about French sauces.
=>though
7. Although/However he ate a lot of spicy food at the reception, he didn’t suffer from indigestion.
=>although
8. I can’t agree with you on this subject, however/whatever hard you may try to convince me.
=> whatever
9. I arrived late at the cinema, but/as I still got a good seat.
=>but
10. No matter how/No matter what measures the government takes against hooliganism, there will still be fans who overreact.
=>no matter how
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