REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES BY USING ALTHOUGH, IN SPITE OF, DESPITE
1. Despite my warning, they went ahead with their plan.
2. They went swimming in spite of the coldness of the water.
3. In spite of being bad at pool, she beat him three times in a row.
4. She decided to go abroad for a year despite loving her boyfriend very much.
5. He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare
6. Socrates never had much money despite being very famous in his own day.
7. His career did not really take off despite his ambitions
8. They managed to work together despite their differences of opinion
9. Despite my headache I enjoyed the film.
10. Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
11. Despite being tired, he walked to the station
12. The children slept well despite the noise.
13. in spite of earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents.
14. Tom went to work in spite of not feeling very well.
15. Their new product turned out to be a success despite pessimistic market studies.
16. The speech made the crowd cheer despite the minister's lack of preparation time
17. Julie failed the exam in spite of working very hard.
18. In spite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher
19. In spite of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
20. Despite/in spite of being a little overweight, he is actually quite fit.
21. In spite of being necessary for democracy, politicians are still liars and thieves
22. Valencia is a fantastic place despite of being too hot in July and August
23. She’s a great person In spite of getting jealous over stupid things sometimes
24. In spite of getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher
25. Cars are a big waste of money although you do need one if you live in the country.
26. The best things in life are free though love is often very expensive
27. I phone my brother in Thailand using Skype nearly every day
though the time difference
28. Although the sun was shining, the water was cold.
29. Although he behaved badly, he wasn’t punished.
30. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
31. We stayed up late, although we were tired.
32. Although she lost her way twice, she arrived safely.
33. Though Kevin was hard working, he failed the examination.
34. Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.
35. They visited Madrid although they didn't have time to visit El Prado.
36. Although it was raining, we decided to go anyway.
37. Although it was only the first time they met, they made friends immediately.
38. The English actor Oliver Reed was often rude to people although he was always kind to animals.
39. Although it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned
40. Although my doctor had told me to stay in bed I went to work
41. Although he takes a lot of exercises, he’s fat.
42. Although I had practised for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.
45. Although he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
46. The weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.
47. John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town.
48. Anna never learned the language although she lived there for two years.
49. I couldn't eat although I was very hungry.
50. Although she was exhausted, she continued to study.
1. Cars are a big waste of money although you do need one if you live in the country.
=> Despite being a big waste of money, you do need one if you live in the country.
2. Although she lost her way twice, she arrived safely.
=> Despite losing the way twice, she arrived safely.
3. Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.
=> Despite not wanting to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end. ( want hiếm khi dùng vs đuôi +ing lắm e à )
4. although they didn't have time to visit El Prado.
=> Despite not having time to visit El Prado, they visited Madrid.
5. Although it was raining, we decided to go anyway.
=> Despite the rain, we decided to go anyway.
6. Although it was only the first time they met, they made friends immediately.
=> Despite meeting each other for the first time, they made friends immediately. (Do ở đây dùng danh - động từ nên 2 MĐ phải cùng CN, để they làm CN nhé! )
7. Although it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned
=> Despite the heavy rain, we played the match as planned
8. Although my doctor had told me to stay in bed I went to work
=> Despite having been told to stay in bed I went to work. ( Tương tự phải cùng CN nên ta để I làm cn nhé!)
9. Although I had practised for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.
=> Despite having practised for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.
10. The weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.
=> Despite the bad weather, we enjoyed our trip.
11. John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town.
=> Despite living in the same town, John rarely sees Paul.
12. The little boy ran out of the house although it started raining.
=> Despite the rain, the little boy ran out of the house
13. My mother bought me some story books although I didn't enjoy reading book at all.
=> Despite not enjoying reading book at all, I was bought some story books by my mother.
14. My parents are going to plant a lot of flowers in the garden although the soil there is not fertile.
=> Despite not having the fertile soil, the garden is going to be planted a lot of flowers.
15. Although it snowed, they didn't wear enough heavy clothes to keep themselves warm.
=> Despite of the snow, they didn't wear enough heavy clothes to keep themselves warm.
16. She still cried for food although her father gave her some bread.
=> Despite being given some bread by her father , she still cried for food.
17. My classmates waited for the teacher outside although it got cold and dark.
=> Despite the cold and darkness, my classmates waited for the teacher outside.
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Viết lại câu sử dụng In spite of/ Despite:
1. Cars are a big waste of money although you do need one if you live in the country.
=> In spite of wasting a lot of money, you do need one if you live in the country.
2. Although she lost her way twice, she arrived safely.
=> Despite losing the way twice, she arrived safely.
3. Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.
=> In spite of not wanting to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.
4. They visited Madrid although they didn't have time to visit El Prado.
=> Despite not having time to visit El Prado , they visited Madrid.
5. Although it was raining, we decided to go anyway.
=> In spite of raining, we decided to go anyway.
6. Although it was only the first time they met, they made friends immediately.
=> Despite meeting at the first time, they made friends immediately.
7. Although it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned
=> In spite of raining heavily, we played the match as planned.
8. Although my doctor had told me to stay in bed I went to work
=> Despite my doctor’s advise to stay in bed, I went to work
9. Although I had practiced for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.
=> In spite of practicing for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.
10. The weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.
=> Despite the bad weather, we enjoyed our trip.
11. John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town.
=> In spite of living in the same town, John rarely sees Paul.
12. The little boy ran out of the house although it started raining.
=> Despite starting raining, the little boy ran out of the house
13. My mother bought me some story books although I didn't enjoy reading book at all.
=> In spite of my not enjoy reading book at all, my mother bought me some story books
14. My parents are going to plant a lot of flowers in the garden although the soil there is not fertile.
=> Despite the not fertile soil, my parents are going to plant a lot of flowers in the garden
15. Although it snowed, they didn't wear enough heavy clothes to keep themselves warm.
=> In spite of snowing, they didn't wear enough heavy clothes to keep themselves warm.
16. She still cried for food although her father gave her some bread.
=> Despite giving her some bread, she still cried for food
17. My classmates waited for the teacher outside although it got cold and dark.
=> In spite of cold and dark, my classmates waited for the teacher outside