Rewrite the following sentences . Use the words in brackets.
1. Although she was out of money, she went shopping.(Despite)
=) Despite tha fact that she was out of money, she went shopping
2. Although she finds physics boring, she's still good at it.( Despite)
=> Despite finding physics boring, she's still good at it.
Exercise: Rewrite the following sentences. Use the words in brackets.
1. Although she finds physics boring, she’s still good at it. (Despite)
2. Despite the fact that he didn’t study hard, he got high scores. (Although)
3. Although she was out of money, she went shopping. (Despite)
4. In spite of missing the bus, we went to school on time. (Although)
5. Although the weather was bad, I had a wonderful holiday with my friends. (In spite of)
6. It's a small house but it's big enough for our needs. (Although)
7. It was raining heavily, but I still went to the cinema. (Despite)
8. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (Although)
9. Lucy did the test well. It was so difficult. (Although)
10. It was foggy, but the flight was not delayed. (Although)
Exercise: Rewrite the following sentences. Use the words in brackets.
1. Although she finds physics boring, she’s still good at it. (Despite)
2. Despite the fact that he didn’t study hard, he got high scores. (Although)
3. Although she was out of money, she went shopping. (Despite)
4. In spite of missing the bus, we went to school on time. (Although)
5. Although the weather was bad, I had a wonderful holiday with my friends. (In spite of)
6. It's a small house but it's big enough for our needs. (Although)
7. It was raining heavily, but I still went to the cinema. (Despite)
8. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (Although)
9. Lucy did the test well. It was so difficult. (Although)
10. It was foggy, but the flight was not delayed. (Although)
Exercise: Rewrite the following sentences. Use the words in brackets.
1. Although she finds physics boring, she’s still good at it. (Despite)
2. Despite the fact that he didn’t study hard, he got high scores. (Although)
3. Although she was out of money, she went shopping. (Despite)
4. In spite of missing the bus, we went to school on time. (Although)
5. Although the weather was bad, I had a wonderful holiday with my friends. (In spite of)
6. It's a small house but it's big enough for our needs. (Although)
7. It was raining heavily, but I still went to the cinema. (Despite)
8. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (Although)
9. Lucy did the test well. It was so difficult. (Although)
10. It was foggy, but the flight was not delayed. (Although)
VI. Use the words in brackets to rewrite the sentences, keep their meaning
1. Despite the fact that Louis is not so rich, he often does charity. (although)
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2. In spite of the awful weather, we enjoyed our party last night. (although)
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3. She goes shopping every week although she has many clothes. (having)
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VI. Use the words in brackets to rewrite the sentences, keep their meaning
1. Although there was a traffic jam, me managed to arrive at the train station on time (despite)
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2. I don’t want to buy a new computer although I have enough money. (having)
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3. Both of them usually go to school late although they don’t live far away from school. (spite)
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4. My brother still went to school yesterday although he was sick. (sickness)
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5. Although he looks healthy, he has a weak heart. (looking)
1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
Despite ________________________________________
2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
In spite of ________________________________________
3. He had worked very hard but he failed.
Even though ________________________________________
4. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of ________________________________________
5. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite ________________________________________
6. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
In spite of ________________________________________
7. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave home.
In spite of ________________________________________
8. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite ________________________________________
9. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
Despite ________________________________________
10. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
Although ________________________________________
11. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
In spite of ________________________________________
12. In spite of the high price, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though ________________________________________
13. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
Although ________________________________________
14. He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard.
Despite ________________________________________
15. Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.
In spite of ________________________________________
16. We get a good room though we didn’t phone the hotel.
Despite ________________________________________
17. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.
Although ________________________________________
18. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant.
Although ________________________________________
19. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
Despite ________________________________________
20. Although he is talented, no one likes him.
In spite of ________________________________________
Rewrite these sentences using the words in brackets.
1. She hated him at first. She fell in love with him in the end. (Although)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
2. The film didn’t receive good reviews from critics. Many people went to see it. (However)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
3. The story is silly. Many people enjoy the film. (Though)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
4. They spent millions of dollars on making the film. It wasn’t successful. (However)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
5. The film was a bit frightening. I really enjoyed it. (Although)
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6. She is so young, but she always gives an excellent performance. (Though)
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7. The distance from Vinh City to Ha Tinh City is about 50 km. (IT)
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IV. Rewrite the following sentences using although, despite or in spite of.
1. Although her job is very hard, her salary is low.
=>Despite
2. In spite of the fact that they live near me, I don’t see them very often.
=>Although
3. In spite of my anger, I said nothing.
=>Although
4. The weather wasn’t good but we enjoyed the holiday.
=>In spite
5. Although we have little in common, we get on really well.
=>Despite
6. I have known her for years but I don’t really understand her.
=>Even though
7. Although he had a bad cold, William still went to work.
=>In spite
8. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
=>Despite
9. Despite the bad weather, the schoolchildren managed to come to class on time.
=>Although
10. She decided to accept the job despite the low salary.
=>Although
Làm nhanh giúp mik nha, mik cần gấp.
Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets in your sentences.
1 I couldn't sleep. I was very tired.
Despite I couldn't sleep despite being vey tired.
2. They have very little money. They are happy.
In spite of ...............................................................................................................
3. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village.
Although ...................................................................................................................
4. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly.
In spite of ....................................................................................................................
5. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other.
Despite .........................................................................................................................
6. I got very wet in the rain. I was only out for five minutes.
Even though ...............................................................................................................
Question VII. Rewrite sentences with In spite of / Despite /because / because of
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
à In spite of __________________________________________
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
à Because of __________________________________________________
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
à Despite _______________________________________________________________
4. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
à Because of __________________________________________________
5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
àAlthough_______________________________________________________________
6. He is so young. His acting is excellent.
àAlthough_____________________________________________________________
7.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.
àIn spite of_____________________________________________________________
8.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.
àDespite_______________________________________________________________
