1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
à Despite ________________________________________
2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
à In spite of ________________________________________
3. Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position.
à Although ________________________________________
5. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
à In spite of ________________________________________
6. Although he often tells lies, the headmaster believes him.
à In spite of ________________________________________
9. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave home.
à In spite of ________________________________________
10. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
à Despite ________________________________________
11. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
à Despite ________________________________________
12. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
à Although ________________________________________
13. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
à In spite of ________________________________________
14. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
à Even though ________________________________________
15. In spite of her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
à Although ________________________________________
16. He couldn’t earn enough money for living although he worked hard.
à Despite ________________________________________
17. Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.
à In spite of ________________________________________
18. We get a good room though we didn’t phone the hotel.
à Despite ________________________________________
19. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.
à Although ________________________________________
20. Despite the terrible food, he still eats in that restaurant.
à Although ________________________________________
21. We did the test well though it was difficult.
à In spite of ________________________________________
22. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
à Despite ________________________________________
23. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
à Whatever ________________________________________
24. Although he is talented, no one likes him.
à In spite of ________________________________________
25. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time.
à In spite of ________________________________________
26. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.
à Despite ________________________________________
27. Mr. Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.
à In spite of ________________________________________
28. Although it rain heavily, I went to school on time.
à Despite ________________________________________
I.Rewrite the sentences so that their meaning stays the same :
1 . I did the test well though I was sick .
->In spite of BEING SICK, I DID THE TEST WELL.
2. Although the food is terrible , he still eats in that restaurant.
->Despite THE TERRIBLE FOOD, HE STILL EATS IN THAT RESTAURANT.
3.Though the fruits were green , he ate them all .
->Despite THE GREEN FRUITS, HE ATE THEM ALL.
4. He studied very well though his life was hard at that time .
->In spite of HIS HARD LIFE AT THAT TIME, HE STUDIED VERY WELL.
5. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet .
->Despite BEING ON DIET, HE ATE THE CHOCOLATE CAKE.
6.Despite the heavy rain , I went to school on time .
->Although THE RAIN WAS HEAVY, I WENT TO SCHOOL ON TIME.
7. In spite of living anywhere , he always thought of his homeland .
->Though HE LIVES ANYWHERE, HE ALWAYS THOUGHT OF HIS HOMELAND.
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