III. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D:

1. Despite an all-star cast, Hotel Artemis was a total box-office failure. A. Because of B. Although (Correct) C. Despite D. In spite

2. Last night, I didn't go to bed early despite being very tired. A. in spite of B. Despite (Correct) C. Although D. Because

3. Despite spending much money on the film, it wasn't a big success. A. despite of B. Despite (Correct) C. Even D. Although

4. We didn't find it funny despite watching it twice. A. in spite of B. despite (Correct)

5. Despite it was a comedy, we didn't find it funny. A. With B. However C. Despite (Correct)

6. Despite careful preparation, we have a lot of difficulties in making a new film. A. interesting B. gripping C. However D. Such (Correct)

7. Critics were all disappointed at their performance on the stage yesterday. A. disappointed (Correct) B. annoyed C. worried D. bored

8. The film is a big success because the audience enjoyed it a lot. A. failure B. success (Correct)

9. The film is based on a book that was written fifteen years ago. A. finish B. closed C. success D. Despite (Correct)

10. They haven't decided which film to see tonight. A. decided (Correct) B. wanted C. clicked D. watched

COMPARISONS:

1. My sister is more good-looking than I am. (better-looking)

2. A book is more wonderful than a comic. (no change needed)

3. Nina walks more slowly than her father. (no change needed)

4. She is happier than I am. (no change needed)

5. This bike is cheaper than mine. (no change needed)

6. This house is much more comfortable than that one. (more comfortable)

7. A dog is heavier than a cat. (no change needed)

8. This flower is more beautiful than that one. (no change needed)

9. Non-smokers usually live longer than smokers. (no change needed)

10. A holiday by the sea is better than a holiday in the mountains. (no change needed)

II. Rewrite these sentences, keeping the original meaning:

1. Your house is smaller than my house.
2. The red car is more expensive than the black car.
3. That film is less interesting than this one.
4. Your kitchen is bigger than mine.
5. No one in my family is older than my grandmother.

1. A
2. D
3. C
4. D
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. C
9. B