Ex 1 : Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets in your sentences.

1. I couldn’t sleep. I was very tired. (despite)

2. They have very little money. They are happy. (in spite of)

3. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly. (in spite of)

4. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. (despite)

5. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

→ In spite of ____________________

6. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.

→ Despite _________________________

7. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.

→ 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.Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.

→ In spite of _________________

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1/Complete the sentences, using although, despite/in spite of. Sometimes, two answers are possible.
1.______ the story of the film was good, I didn’t like the acting.
2. I went to see the film ______ feeling really tired.
3. I really enjoyed the Water War______ most of my friends said it wasn’t a very good film.
4.______ careful preparation, they had a lot of difficulties in making the film.
5.______ the film was gripping, Tom slept from beginning to end.

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)

2.It was noisy. The children slept well. (Despite)

3.All critics said this film is really boring. I was so interested in it. (Nevertheless)

4.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film. (In spite of)

5.She prepared carefully for the casting. She wasn't chosen. (However)

6.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes. (Despite)

3/Choose the correct answer

1) …………..the bad weather, we went on a school picnic.

A. Although               B. Despite                C. In spite

2) ………….his illness, Tom went to school because he had an important exam.

A. In spite of                 B. Although               C. But

3) ……………she was very busy, my mother cooked a great meal for us.

A. Despite                 B. In spite of                C. Although

4) I still got a low grade……………I studied for my Math test.

A. although                  B. despite                   C. in spite of

5) I have so many cavities………….I brush my teeth regularly.

A. in spite of              B. even though                C. despite

6) ……………….the heavy fog, we managed to get to the meeting on time.

A. But                 B. Although                   C. In spite of

7) ……………….we played well, we couldn’t win the game.

A. Although                B. Even though                 C. A&B

8) She still loves her husband……………….they broke up.

A. even though              B. in spite of             C. despite

9) The elevator was out of order so I had to use the stairs……………..being exhausted.

A. in spite                  B. despite                 C. A&B

10) I’m not going to eat fast food…………..I’m starving.

A. although                B. because                   C. even

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