xercise 1: Rewrite Sentences

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
   => In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.

2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
   => Because of her illness, Mary could not go to school.

3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
   => Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.

4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
   => In spite of my illness, my mother told me to go to school.

5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
   => Because of the big storm, I stayed at home.

6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
   => Despite his bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university.

7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
   => Despite having a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

8. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
   => Although Tom had a good salary, he gave up his job.

9. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
   => In spite of not finishing the paper, he went to sleep.

10. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
    => Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

11. Although she behaves well, no one loves her.
    => Despite her good behavior, no one loves her.

12. Although he arrived late, he could attend the beginning of the film.
    => In spite of arriving late, he could attend the beginning of the film.

Exercise 2: Rewrite Sentences

1. He couldn't sleep although he was very tired.
   (in spite of)
   => In spite of being very tired, he couldn't sleep.

2. Although he's got a Vietnamese name, he's in fact a Cambodian.
   (despite)
   => Despite having a Vietnamese name, he's in fact a Cambodian.

3. In spite of her injured feet, she managed to get home before dark.
   (although)
   => Although her feet were injured, she managed to get home before dark.

4. In spite of not having eaten for three days, he didn't feel hungry.
   (even though)
   => Even though he hadn't eaten for three days, he didn't feel hungry.