Rewrite as indicated below. The first is already done as an example

A. Rewrite as indicated below. The first is already done as an example

1. Pam was not felling well, however she went to school.

=>Although …………………………………

=>In spite of ………………………………………

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

@ a. Although ..............................................................................................................................................

@ b. In spite of ...........................................................................................................................................

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

@ 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 ...........................................................................................................................................

Exercise 1: Rewrite the sentences

1. Although Henry is a millionaire, he hates spending money. ( However)

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

@ In spite of ........................................................................................................................................

2. Mark went on working although he felt unwell. (but)

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

=> Despite ...........................................................................................................................................

3. They slept soundly although the night air was hot. ( However)

@@ ......................................................................................................................................................

@ In spite of

4. . Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied. (but)

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

=> Despite ……………………………………………..

5. Although the boat was full of water, it sailed on. ( Nevertheless)

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

@ In spite of ........................................................................................................................................

6. Although the children were poor, they seemed happy. (but)

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

@ In spite of ........................................................................................................................................

7. We couldn’t get tickets although we queued for an hour.

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

=>Despite ……………………………………………..

8. I enjoyed the film although the story was silly.

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

9. He didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock although he promised that he wouldn’t be late.

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

=>Despite ……………………………………………..

10. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work.

@In spite of .........................................................................................................................................

11. I’ve still got the camera because no one has claimed it.

@Because it ........................................................................................................................................

12. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.

@Because ...........................................................................................................................................

13. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. >>In spite of

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

14. We understand him in spite of his strong accent. >> Although

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

15. Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled. >> Despite

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

16. Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job. >> Though

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

17. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. >>Although

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

18. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. >>Despite

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

19. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. >> Although

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

20. Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. >> Despite

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

21. In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. >> Although

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

22. My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. >>Despite

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

23. In spite of a headache, he enjoyed the film. >> Although

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

24. My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying. >>In spite of

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

25. He isn’t happy although he is very rich. >>Despite

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

26. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. >> Despite

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

27. Although he often tells lies, many people believe him. >> Despite

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

28. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. >> Because of

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

29. She went to bed early because she felt tired. >>Because of

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

30. Margaret stayed at home because her mother was sick. >> Because of

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

31. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult. >> Because of

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

32. I couldn’t read the letter because it was dark. >> Because of

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

33. I can’t study because it is noisy. >> Because of

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

34. The train come late because it was foggy. >> Because of

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

35. The train was late because the fog was thick. >> Because of

@ ..........................................................................................................................................................

36. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot. >> Because of

@ ...........................................................................................................