Rewrite the sentences as directed without changing meaning, using clauses or phrases of concession

1. We went out in spite of the rain.

à Although………………………………………………………………………..

2. Despite his injured food, he managed to walk to the nearest town.

à Although………………………………………………………………………..

3. Rice grows well here because of the warm and wet climate.

à Because…………………………………………………………………………..

4. She didn’t go to school because she was seriously ill.

à Because of………………………………………………………………………

5. Even though we live on the same street, we hardly ever see each other.

à Despite……………………………………………………………………………..

6. They are always happy although they have little money.

à In spite of…………………………………………………………………………..

7. Mark went on working although he felt unwell.

à In spite of………………………………………………………………………

8. Although the children were poor, they seemed happy.

à Despite……………………………………………………………………..

9. Margret stayed home because her mother was sick.

à Because of……………………………………………………………………….

10. I can study because of the noise.

à Although…………………………………………………………………………

11. Although he ate a big lunch, he had a three – course meal in the evening.

à In spite of…………………………………………………………………………..

12. She is dismissed in spite of working very hard à Though…………………………………..

13. They lost the match although they were a better team.

à Despite………………………………………………………………………..

14. He decided to get the job although the salary was low.

à In spite of………………………………………………………………………

15. He couldn’t sleep although they were very tired.

à Despite……………………………………………………………………………