despite my support for him i'm not convinced he's right
=> although
Math sentences on the left with the ones on the right .
1 . I've been living alone for almost ten years .
2 . My father has lived in England for two years.
3 . She has started working nights.
4 . I'm in Thailand on business for a month
5 . I'm from a tropical country
6 . He seems tired
7 . I'm so nervous
8 . I miss my parents so much
9 . My eyes get tired
10 . The bird is dead
a, I'm not used to the cold here
b, I'm trying to get used to the spicy food here
c, I'm used to living on my own
d, she's still getting used to sleeping during the day
e, he's used to driving on the left
f, I'm not used to public speaking
g , maybe he's not used to walking long distances
h, I'm not used to reading for such a long time
I, It's used to the nature. It can't live in the cage
j , I'm not used to being away from home
Viết lại câu: 1) My father never drinks coffee in the evening. =>Never..... 2) Mr. Clark bought a new car although we advised him against ít => Despite our advice..... 3) I will bring some water because I'm afraid that there is no water supply. => In case.....
1 Never does my father drink coffee in the evening
2 Despite our advice, Me Clark cought a new car
3 In case there is no water supply, I will bring some water
1. They have just sold that old house
-> That old house..
2. Despite wôrking hard, he can't support large family
-> Although...
3. If/it/not rain/tomorrow/I/go/camping/my friends
4. If/I/meet/alien/outer space/I/invite/home/talk
5. I/never/travelled/by/air
6.The students/study/for exam/now
7.It/be/such/cold day/we/decide/not/go out
1. They have just sold that old house
=> That old house has been sold by them.
2. Despite working hard, he can't support large family
-> Although he works hard, he can't support his large family.
3. If it does not rain tomorrow, I will go camping with my friends.
4. If I met an alien from outer space, I would invite him it to my home and to talk.
5. I have never travelled by air.
6. The students are studying for their exam now.
7. It was such a cold day that we decided not to go out.
1. They have just sold that old house
-> That old house has just been sold.
2. Despite wôrking hard, he can't support large family
-> Although he works hard, he can;t support large family.
3. If/it/not rain/tomorrow/I/go/camping/my friends
=> It it doesn't rain tomorrow, I will go camping with my friends.
4. If/I/meet/alien/outer space/I/invite/home/talk
=> If I met an alien from outer space, I would invite him to my home and talk with him.
5. I/never/travelled/by/air
=> I have never travelled by air before.
6.The students/study/for exam/now
=> The students are studying for the exam now.
7.It/be/such/cold day/we/decide/not/go out
=> It was such a cold day that we decided not to go out.
1. They have just sold that old house. => Although has been sold by them.
2. Depite working hard, he can't support his large family. => Although he works hard, he can't support his large family.
3. If it does not rain tomorrow, I will go camping with my friends.
4. If I met an Alien from outer space, I would invite him/ her/ it to my home and talk/ to talk.
5. I have never travelled by air.
6. The students are studying for their exam now.
7. It was such a cold day that we decided not to go out.
I. Rewrite the sentences:
1. Although he often tells lies, the headmaster believes him. => In spite of
2. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. => Although
3. He couldn't earn enough money for living although he worked hard. => Despite
4. Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line. => In spite of
5. We get a good room though we didn't phone the hotel. => Despite
6. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades. => Although
7. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant. => Although
8. We did the test well though it was difficult. => In spite of
9. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy. => Despite
10. Although he is talented, no one likes him. => In spite of
1. Although he often tells lies, the headmaster believes him.
=> In spite of telling lies, the headmaster believes him.
2. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. => Although she doesn't like coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
3. He couldn't earn enough money for living although he worked hard. => Despite his working hard, Hhe couldn't earn enough money for living.
4. 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.
5. We get a good room though we didn't phone the hotel.
=> Despite not phoning the hotel, we get a good room.
6. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.
=> Although her grades were low, she was admitted to the university
7. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant.
=> Although the food is terrible, he still eats in that restaurant.
8. We did the test well though it was difficult.
=> In spite of the difficult test, we did it well.
9. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
=> Despite the fog, the flight was not delayed.
10. Although he is talented, no one likes him.
=> In spite of being talented, no one likes him.
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 ________________________________________
1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
=> Despite being very disappointed, Mary tried to keep calm.
2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
=> In spite of the heavy rain, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
3. He had worked very hard but he failed.
=> Even though he had worked very hard, he failed.
4. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
5. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
=> Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time
6. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
=> In spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school.
7. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave home.
=> In spite of the big storm, they decided to leave home.
8. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
=> Despite the bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university.
9. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
Despite being a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
10. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
=> Although his salary was good, Tom gave up his job.
11. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
=> In spite of having not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
12. In spite of the high price, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
=> Even though the price is high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
13. In spite of her dis for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
=> Although she doesn't coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
14. He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard.
=> Despite working hard, he couldn't earn enough money for living.
15. Although Jane wrote for the kets, she still had to stand in line.
=> In spite of the fact that Janewrote for the kets, she still had to stand in line.
16. We get a good room though we didn’t phone the hotel.
=> Despite the fact that we didn't phone the hotel, we get a good room.
17. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.
=> Although her grades were low, she was admitted to the university.
18. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant.
=> Although the food is terrible, he still eats in that restaurant.
19. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
=> Despite the fog, the flight was not delayed.
20. Although he is talented, no one s him.
=> In spite of his talent, no one s him.
7. I’m not tired in spite of working hard all day (although)
8. She is quite fat although she plays sport everyday (despite / the fact)
9. Although I see him every morning, I’ve never spoken to him (in spite of) 1
0. It’s quite warm although it’s a bit windy (despite)
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7. I’m not tired although I work all day.
8. Despite the fact that she plays sports everyday, she is quite fat.
9. In spite of seeing him every morning, I’ve never spoken to him.
10. It’s quite warm despite being a bit windy.
7, Although I work hard all day, I’m not tired.
8, Despite the fact that she plays sport everyday, she is quite fat
9, In spite of seeing him every morning, I’ve never spoken to him.
10, Despite being a bit windy, it’s quite warm
7. I’m not tired although I work all day.
8. Despite the fact that she plays sports everyday, she is quite fat.
9. In spite of seeing him every morning, I’ve never spoken to him.
0. It’s quite warm despite being a bit windy.
1.I don't intend to tell you my plans->I have no intention.........................
2.''You've stolen my money, Tam''->She accused Tam of.....................
3.Long found it difficult to concentrate on her lesson because of noise->Long had difficult.................
4.''I'm sorry I broke your glass'' Hai said->Hai apologized for...............
5.He tried to escape but the police stopped him->The police prevented him from..................
6.John began playing the piano ten years ago->John has..................
7.I can't possibly work in all this noise!-> It is possible.............
8.Susan regrets not buying that house->Susan wishes.......
9.Smoking is not allowed on the public buses->We aren't...............
10.She told me the secret, despite having promised not to do so.(although)->
11.My friend ate a chocolate cake even though she was on a diet(in spite of)->......
12.Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled.(despite)->.................
13.Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.(although)->......
14.In spite of the high prices, my roomates go to the movies every Saturday.(even though)->...............
15.Although Dr.Ayers is a professor of chemical engineering, he knows the most about theoretical mathematics.(in spite of)->...................
1.I don't intend to tell you my plans->I have no intention.......of telling you my plans..................
2.''You've stolen my money, Tam''->She accused Tam of.....having stolen her money...............
3.Long found it difficult to concentrate on her lesson because of noise->Long had difficulties in concentrating on her lession because of noise.................
4.''I'm sorry I broke your glass'' Hai said->Hai apologized for........having broken my glass.......
5.He tried to escape but the police stopped him->The police prevented him from.....escaping.............
6.John began playing the piano ten years ago->John has..played the piano for 10 years................
7.I can't possibly work in all this noise!-> It is possible....for me to work in all this noise.........
8.Susan regrets not buying that house->Susan wishes....she had bought that house...
9.Smoking is not allowed on the public buses->We aren't...allowed to smoke on the public buses............
10.She told me the secret, despite having promised not to do so.(although)->
although she had promised not to tell anyone the secret, she told me.
11.My friend ate a chocolate cake even though she was on a diet(in spite of)->....In spite of being on a diet, my friend ate a chocolate cake..
12.Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled.(despite)->........Despite being wealthy, he is not spoiled..........
13.Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.(although)->...although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job...
14.In spite of the high prices, my roomates go to the movies every Saturday.(even though)->.......Even though the prices are high, my roomates go to the movies every Saturday........
15.Although Dr.Ayers is a professor of chemical engineering, he knows the most about theoretical mathematics.(in spite of)->............In spite of being a professor of chemical engineering, Dr. ayers knows the most about theoretical mathematics......
11. _____ it was raining, I went swimming.
A. So B. Because C. However D. Although
12. Ann felt ill, ____ she insisted on going to work.
A. though B. so C. and D. but
13. _____ I felt tired, I went to bed early.
A. Although B. So C. As D. However
14. _____ he’s got an English name, he is German.
A. Although B. However C. Because D. Since
15. They decided not to go out for a meal _____ they were too tired.
A. so B. because C. but D. if
16. We were the better team ____ we lost the match.
A. so B. and C. but D. because
17. Keith decided to give up his job ___ I advised him not to
A. because B. however C. although D. since
18. ______ we were in town, we often met him.
A. For B. Although C. So D. When
19. She didn’t get the job ____ she had all the necessary qualifications.
A. because B. although C. so D. but
20. I could not eat ____ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite of C. despite D. in spite the fact that
Exercise 4: Choose the best answer to complete these following sentences.
1. In spite _____, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
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. The children slept well, despite _____
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
5. She left him __________ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
6. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. in spite of D. despite of
7. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
8. I’m learning English ________ I want to get a better job.
A. or B. because C. therefore D. but
9. Please do that work ________I told you yesterday.
A. like B. as C. same as D. similar to
10. This boy lied to you. ________you don’t trust him anymore
A. so B. but C. and D. however.
11. _______ Dad works hard all day; he always goes to bad late and gets up early.
A. However B. Despite C. Although D. No matter
12. That boy wasn’t busy. _______, he refused to help his mother.
A. so B. but C. and D. however.
13. ________the rain, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. In spite of B. Even though C. Although D. Despite 1
4. I got a job _________ my bad English.
A. if B. although C. in spite of D. because
Write the correct word
My father is sixty - four. He's a lot older ... my mother. She is only fifty - one. Dad has his ... business. Mum helps him ... the business. I have two brothers and two sisters, so ... are seven of us altogether in the family.
The oldest is my brother Thomas. He's twenty - eight. He is ... and has two children. The ... oldest is my sister Helen. She's twenty - three. She is ... accountant and she works in a bank. Then ... me. I'm twenty. I'm in my second year at university. The next youngest is Susan. She eighteen and is in ... last year at high school. Then there is Tony. He is the youngest. He's fifteen. He ... to secondary school.
(1) than
(2) problems
(3) in
(4) there
(5) handsome
(6) second
(7) a
(8) the thirt
(9) the
(10) go
1. Than
2. Problems
3. in
4. There
5. Handsome
6. Second
7. An
8. The third
9. The
10. Goes
1.than
2.problems
3.in
4.there
5.handsome
6.second
7.an
8.the third
9.the
10.goes