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4. Although he felt tired, he stayed up to keep us company.
Despite
5. They didn’t have much time, however they came to visit us.
In spite of
6. He is too old, but he still does his gymnastics every morning.
a. Although
b. Despite
7. Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them because they are trendy.
In spite of
8. Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job.
In spite of
9. I didn’t like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same.
a. Although
b. In spite of
10. I told her all the truth. However she didn’t believe me.
a) Although
b) In spite of
11. They didn’t play well, but they won the game.
a) Although
b) Despite
12. They felt very cold but they didn’t turn on the heater.
Despite
13. Bill had a terrible headache. However he kept working.
a) Although
b) In spite of
14. He has all the necessary books but he doesn’t use them to study.
Despite
15. She works very hard but she doesn’t deserve a raise.
a) Although
b) In spite of
16. She is not prepared for the test, but she has to do it.
Despite
17. She was ill but she had to go to school.
Although
18. It was a nice sunny but there was nobody at the beach.
a) Although
b) Is spite of
19. He arrived later but he finished work earlier than the others.
Although
20. The new waitress seems honest and diligent. However the boss doesn’t like her.
a) Although
b) In spite of

4. Although he felt tired, he stayed up to keep us company.
Despite
5. They didn’t have much time, however they came to visit us.
In spite of
6. He is too old, but he still does his gymnastics every morning.
a. Although
b. Despite
7. Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them because they are trendy.
In spite of
8. Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job.
In spite of
9. I didn’t like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same.
a. Although
b. In spite of
10. I told her all the truth. However she didn’t believe me.
a) Although
b) In spite of
11. They didn’t play well, but they won the game.
a) Although
b) Despite
12. They felt very cold but they didn’t turn on the heater.
Despite
13. Bill had a terrible headache. However he kept working.
a) Although
b) In spite of
14. He has all the necessary books but he doesn’t use them to study.
Despite
15. She works very hard but she doesn’t deserve a raise.
a) Although
b) In spite of
16. She is not prepared for the test, but she has to do it.
Despite
17. She was ill but she had to go to school.
Although
18. It was a nice sunny but there was nobody at the beach.
a) Although
b) Is spite of
19. He arrived later but he finished work earlier than the others.
Although
20. The new waitress seems honest and diligent. However the boss doesn’t like her.
a) Although
b) In spite of

Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.

36. I didn’t like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same.

=> Although ___________________________________________.

37. Mr. Thomas has a nice accent and a good sense of humor. He is my first English teacher. (who)

=> Mr. Thomas, ________________________________________.

38. “How about going to the cinema tonight?”, said Tom.

=> Tom suggested ______________________________________.

39. They continued to say that I was to blame.

=> They persisted ______________________________________.

40. “Why don’t you search for the recipe of this dish from the Internet?”

=> “If I __________________________________”, said my sister.

Rewrite as indicated below.

2. Tom was seriously advised by his teacher, but he insisted in disturbing the class.

=> although

=> in spite of

3. Mary tried several times, but she couldn't find a taxi.

=> although

=> in spite os

4. Although he felt tired, he stayed up to keep us company.

=> dépite

5. They didn't have much time, however they came to visit us.

=> in spite of

6. He is too old, but he still does his gymmastics every morning.

=> although

=> despite

7. Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them because they are trendy.

=> in spite of

8. Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job.

=> in spite of

9. I didn't like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same.

=> although

=> in spite of

10. I told her all the trurth. However she didn't believe me.

=> although

=> in spite of

11. They didn't play well, but they won the game.

=> although

=> despite

12. They felt very cold but they didn't turn on the heater.

=> despite

13. Bill had a terribla headache. However he kept working.

=> although

=> in spite of

14. He has all the necessary books but he doesn't use them to study.

=> despite

15. She works very hard but she doesn't deserve a raise.

=> although

=> in spite of

16. She is not prepared for the test, but she has to do it.

=> despite

17. She was ill but she had to go to school.

=> although

18. It was a nice sunny but there was nobody at the beach.

=> although

=> in spite of

19. He arrived later but he finish work earlier than the others.

=> although

20. The new waitress seems honest and diligent. However the boss doesn't like her.

=> although

=> in spite of

Make one sentence from two . Use the word(s) in backet in your sentences

1. We live in the same street . We hardly ever sê each other . ( DESPITE )

2. My foot was injured . I managed to walk to the nearest village . ( ALTHOUGH )

3. They have very little money . They are happing . ( IN SPITE OF )

4. I got very get in the rain . I had an rubrella . ( EVEN THOUGH )

5. I couldn't sleep . I was tired . ( DESPITE )

6. He like the sweater . He decided not to buy it . ( THOUGH )

7. I đin't get the joy . I had all the necessary qualifications . ( IN SPITE OF )

8. Nick use to smoke . He seems to be in good health . ( ALTHOUGH )

9. I had turned on the air conditioner . It was still hot in the room . ( EVEN THOUGH )

10. Laura wants to fly . She feels fraid . (IN SPITE OF THE FACT )

11. Trevor didn't notice the sign . It was right in front of him . ( EVEN THOUGH ) 

12. I'm no better . I've taken the pills . ( DESPITE THE FACT )

13. Matthew doesn't know any French . It was one of his school subject . ( THOUGH )

14. Henry's friend is a millionaire . He hate spending money .( DESPITE )

15. We couldn't get tickets . We queued for an hour . ( IN SPITE OF )

16. I'd met her twice before . I didn't recognize her . ( ALTHOUGH )

17. Laura felt unwell . She went on working . ( IN SPITE OF HIS )

18. I told the absolute truth . no one would believe me . ( EVEN THOUGH )

19. The good were never delivered . We had received the promise . ( DESPITE )

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Even though he was happy, he felt lonely at times. (happy though)

In spite of being clever with his hands, he couldn't fix it. (clever as)

The padlock I bought wasn't big enough for the gate. (but)

He couldn't live without her, so he consented to all her wishes. (for)

We have considered your proposal thouroughly, but we are afraid to tell you that we can't assent to it. (however)

We were in a hurry, so we didn't wait for them. (the reason)

Nobody dared to dissent from the decision of the prime minister, but she did. (all the same)

If it hadn't been for her, I would have drowned. (thanks to)

Although she had told him that she would always be true to him, she wasn't.(in spite of)

combine two sentences into one , using the cues 

1. i was not enjoying the party. i wanted to leave early (as)

2. i told the absolute truth. no one would belive me(but)

3. linda didn't go to school yesterday. she was ill(because)

4. he bought a jeep. his friend advised him against it(although)

5. he is very tired. he has to finish his homework (but)

6. the room is very small. it's quite comfortable (although)

7.they went for a walk. the weather was bad (but)

8. our teacher didn't arrive late. the traffic was terrible (although)

9. i like watching TV. i like going to the cinema(and)

10. she wears glasses. she wants to see better(because)

11. we learn hard. we hope to pass the exam(and)

12. they whispered. they didn't want us to hear them(because)

13. we are savig money. we want to buy a new house(so)

14. she tried her besst. she was severely ill( though)

15. he did his job whole- hearted . the salary was small(even though)

16. he is very young. he can do many things well(even though)

17. i told a joke. nobody laughed(but)

18. i knew her family. i did what i could for her(so)

19. the weather was bad. however, the trip was enjoyable(even though)

20. we went to the cinema. we didn't see the film(although)

21. adam's leg was bleeding. he didn't go to the doctor(however)

22. beeatric won the prize. she didn't feel happy (even though)

23. emily understood the work. she couldn't answer the question(  nevertheless)

24. the little boy's balloon burst. he didn't cry (however)

25. he lied to me. i still trust him(however)

26. we delayed our trip. the weather was bad(because)

27. matt didn't go to  school yesterday . he didn't feel well(so)

28. i washed my hands. they still looked dirty(although)

29. i bought a computer. i wanted to play computer game( therefore)

30. he was very tried. he had to finish his homework(but)

31. the room is very small. it is quite comfortable(although)

Practice 3 : Change these sentences to passive voice :

16. For the past years, I have done all my washing by hard => ___________________

17. She didn't introduce me to her mother => ________________________

18. Workers were digging a large hole in the ground => _____________________

19. When did you see him in that bank => _______________________________

20. Our teacher used to bid us talk in class => ______________________________

1. Are you sorry you don't speank more languages ? (wish)

=> Do you ever...... more languages?

2. I'd like to borrow some money from you (lend)

=> Do you think..... some money?

3. I found the film rather boring (by)

=> I was ...... the film

4. I couldn't understand what was happening in the story (work)

=> It was didficult ... .... what was happening in the story

5. I don't believe a word you have told me ( made)

=> I think you ....... everything you have told me

6. A lot of men asked her to marry them but she refused to ( turned)

=> She.......... all the men who asked her to marry them

7. Please don't wipe your hands on the tablecloth ! (wish)

=> I............. your hands on the tablecloth !

8. I regret telling him the news ( wish)

=> I...... him the news