Rewrite these sentences ( 6.3)
1. John wasn’t hunry,but he ate two dishes of ice cream anyway
à(despite)
2. In spite of not being feeling good, Jack went to class
à (eventhough)
3. George did not panic eventhough he was alone and lost in the woods
à(despite)
4. Although Sue is a good student, she didn’t receive a scholarship
à( in spite of )
5.The old woman told interesting stories to the children although her memory was poor.
à(despite )
6.Though he had been absent frequently, he was managed to pass the test.
à( in spite of )
7.Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
à( despite )
8. In spite of the hard work, they enjoyed themselves
à (although)
9. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. (in spite of)
10. Despite his good salary, he was unhappy in his job. (though)
11. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. (although)
12. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. (despite)
13 In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (although)
14. In spite of headache, he enjoyed the film. (although)
15. My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying. (in spite of)
16. He isn’t happy although he is very rich. (despite)
17. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. (because of)
18. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult. (because of)
19. I couldn’t read the letter because it was dark. (because of)
20. I can’t study because it is noisy. (because of)
Complete the sentences with because/ because of/ although/ in spite of.
1.We delayed our trip _______ the bad weather.
2. Sue’s eyes were red _______ she had been crying.
3. My mother is always complaining ________ the untidiness of my room.
4. The water in most river is unsafe to drink _______ it’s polluted.
5. The trees were bend over ________ the wind.
6. You can’t enter this secure areas ________ you don’t have an official permit.
7. It’s unsafe to travel in that country _______ the ongoing civil war.
8. Several people in the crowd became ill and fainted _______ the extreme heat.
9. Mark didn’t go to work yesterday ________ he didn’t feel well
10. We couldn’t get into the disco ________ the enormous crowd.
1. Tom will not pass the examination eventhough he studied well. (despite)
Despite studying well, Tom will not pass the examination
2. He took a lot of photographs eventhough the sky was dark.(despite)
Despite the dark sky, he took a lot of photographs
3. He passed the final examination eventhough he was frequently absent from class. (in spite of)
In spite of his frequent absence from class, he passed the final examination
4. She is still fat eventhough she has been on a diet for 2 years.(despite)
Despite being on a diet for 2 years, she is still fat
5. Although she doesn't earn much money, she spends like a millionaire. (in spite of)
In spite of not earning much money, she spends like a millionaire
6. He went to bed early eventhough he didn't finish his lessons.(despite)
Despite not finishing his lesson, he went to bed early
7. Remember to treat him well eventhough you don't like him (in spite of)
In spite of not liking him, remember to treat him well
8. Despite not having enough money, decided to hold a party. (though)
Though he didn't have enough money, he decided to hold a party
9. In spite of living in poverty, they were always admired. ( Although )
Although they lived in poverty, they were always admired
10. Despite his hard life, he studied very well. (though)
Though he has a hard life, he studied very well