EXERCISE 2: REWRITE THE SENTENCES
1. He couldn't sleep although he was very tired. (in spite of)
2. Although he's got a Vietnamese name, he's in fact a Cambodian. (despite)
3. In spite of her injured feet, she managed to get home before dark. (although)
4. In spite of not having eaten for three days, he didn't feel hungry. (even though)
5. He decided to get the job although the salary was low. (in spite of)
6. They lost the match, although they were a better team. (despite)
7. We didn't go fishing because the water was rough. (because of)
8. She stayed at home because of her mother's sickness. (because)
9. Although Mr. David is rich, he couldn't afford to buy such a villa. (in spite of)
10. Despite my like for black coffee, I cannot drink it in the evening. (although)
11. Despite her dislike coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm (although)
12. Mary will take a plane eventhough she dislikes flying (in spite of)
13. In spite of Lan's sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile (although)
14. We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy (despite)
15. Despite being poor, the old man was happy (Even though)