Join each pair of sentences. Be careful where you put the words in bracketsIII/ Join each pair of sentences. Be careful where you put the words in brackets. 1. This shirt is still dirty. I've washed it twice. (even though) à ................................................................................................................ 2. Mark enjoyed his helicopter trip over the Grand Canyon in Arizona. He was afraid of heights. (despite) à................................................................................................................. 3. He lost a lot of blood. He is in a stable condition. (in spite of) à ................................................................................................................ 4. John had the necessary. qualifications. He was not hired because of his health (even though) . à ............................................................................................................... 5. She was successful. She felt dissatisfied. (in spite of) à ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6. They drank from the stream. They knew it was polluted. (although) à................................................................................................................. 7. The villagers refuse to leave. Their food supply is threatened. (despite) à………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8. Reid failed to score himself. He helped Jones score two goals. (although) à………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (in spite of) à………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10. Brian went ahead with his original plan for the company. Everyone disagreed with him. (although) à………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11. He couldn’t sleep although he was very tired . (in spite of ) à………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12. Although he’s got a Vietnamese name, he’s in fact a Cambodian . (despite) à………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13. In spite of her injured feet , she managed to get home before dark . (although) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14. He decided to get the job although the salary was low .(in spite of ) à………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15. In spite of not having eaten for three days, he didn’t feel hungry .( even though) à………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16. They lost the match ,although they were a better team . (despite) à………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry . ( in spite of ) à………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18. He couldn’t solve the problem though he is good at maths . (despite ) à………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty (in spite of ) à………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine. (despite) à………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21. Although it got dark, they continued to work. (inspite of ) à………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 22. Although it was noise, I keep on studying. (in spite of ) à………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13. Although it rain heavily,I went to school on time .(despite) à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy .(in spite of ) à ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15. He ate all the fruits though they were green . (in spite of ) à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16. We did the test well though it was difficult (in spite of ) à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him. ( despite) à 18. Everybody has great regard for him though he is poor . ( in spite of ) à 19. The plane took off though the weather was bad . (despite) à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20. He didn’t stop his car though the traffic lights turned red . (in spite of ) à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21.In spite of the hard work, they enjoyed themselves (although) à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22.John wasn’t hunry, but he ate two dishes of ice cream anyway (despite) à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23.In spite of not being feeling good, Jack went to class (even though) à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24. George did not panic even though he was alone and lost in the woods (despite) à……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 25.Although Sue is a good student, she didn’t receive a scholarship ( in spite of ) à ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26/ Although he works hard, he never makes any money. (rewrite it using despite) à ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27/ Despite its monopoly, the company was losing money. (rewrite it with although) à ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28/ Though it’s forbidden, people still smoke marijuana. (rewrite it with in spite of) à ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29/ I never go out, despite getting a lot of invitations. (rewrite it with though) à ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 30/ Although we have tested it, we can’t be sure the product is safe. (rewrite it with despite) à ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31/ Although he loves her, she doesn’t want to get married. (rewrite it with in spite of) 32/ Despite his lack of talent, everyone thinks he is wonderful. (rewrite it using though) 33/ Though he has many problems, Bob is always smiling. (rewrite it with despite) à ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34/ Despite us drinking all that beer, we didn’t get drunk. (rewrite it using although) 35/ Although Max helps Julie, she doesn’t appreciate him. (rewrite it with in spite of) 36 Although it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday. 37I didn't get the job although I had all the necessary qualifications. 38/ We went out although it was raining. 39/ We didn't go out because it was raining. 40/ After in spite of or despite, we use a noun, a pronoun (this/that/what etc.) or -ing: 41/ In spite of the rain, we enjoyed our holiday. 42/ I didn't get the job in spite of having all the necessary qualifications. 43/ She wasn't well, but in spite of this she went to work. 44/ In spite of what I said yesterday, I still love you. 45/ She wasn't well, but despite this she went to work, (not 'despite of this') 46/ You can say 'in spite of the fact (that)...' and 'despite the fact (that)...': 47/ I didn’t get the job in spite of the fact that I had all the necessary qualifications 48/ We went out in spite of the rain, (or ...despite the rain.) 49/ We didn't go out because of the rain. 50/ Although the traffic was bad. I arrived on time, (not in spite or the traffic was bad (not in spite or the traffic was bad) 51. although the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip. 52. The children slept well in spite of the noise. 53. Despite earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents. 54. John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town. 55. Julie failed the exam in spite of working very hard. 56. Although it was cold, she didn't put on her coat. 57. Tom went to work in spite of not feeling very well. 58. Anna never learned the language although she lived there for two years. 59.In spite of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain. 60. I couldn't eat although I was very hungry. à ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 61. althuogh he was not guilty, they executed him 65.althuogh he was not guilty, they executed him 66.Even thuogh the team played well, they lost. 67. Although the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip. 68. The children slept well inspire of the noise. 69. Despite earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents. 73. Tom went to work In spite of not feeling very well. 74. Anna never learned the language although she lived there for two years. 75. In spite of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain. 76. I couldn't eat although I was very hungry. à…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….177.althuogh he was not guilty, they executed him
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