Task 3: Rewrite the sentences.

1. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.

→ In spite of taking a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.

2. In spite of suffering from a bad cold, William still went to school.

→ Although suffering from a bad cold, William still went to school.

3. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs four miles before breakfast.

→ Although his age, Mr. Benson runs four miles before breakfast.

4. Although he didn’t speak Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam.

→ In spite of not speaking Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam.

5. Because of the rough sea, the ferry couldn’t sail.

→ Because the rough sea, the ferry couldn’t sail.

6. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his life.

→ In spite of having a good salary, he was unhappy in his life.

7. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.

→ In spite of his leg being broken, he managed to get out of the car.

8. There were a lot of accidents because of the icy roads.

→ Because of the icy roads, there were a lot of accidents.

9. Because the cost of living in Britain is high, there are fewer tourists here this year.

→ Because of the high cost of living in Britain, there are fewer tourists here this year.

10. Although his book was unsuccessful, he decided not to write any more.

→ In spite of his book being unsuccessful, he decided not to write any more.

11. In spite of the injured foot, she managed to walk to the village.

→ Although having an injured foot, she managed to walk to the village.

12. Because the chemicals were properly combined, the prescription has brought about the marvelous result.

→ Because of the chemicals being properly combined, the prescription has brought about the marvelous result.

13. Because the husbands were absent, women went to work in factories.

→ Because of the husbands being absent, women went to work in factories.