Complete the sentences, using although + a clause of despite/ in spite of + a noun phrase from the box

IX. Complete the sentences, using although + a clause of despite/ in spite of + a noun phrase from

the box.

Ben Stiller was the star of this movie

the fact that they split up over forty years ago

those poor reviews

Meryl Streep is most well know for her many Oscar-worthy performances

I didn’t find the film at all frightening

being a well-reviewed hit

knowing it is not true

most critics agreed that the film was her best ever

1. ___________, my brother was so scared that he couldn’t watch it.

2. I was disappointed by her performance___________

3. Courage Under Fire didn’t win an Oscar___________

4. ___________, it was Ferrel who stole the show.

5. The movie had a successful box-office performance___________

6. ___________, the Beatles are still incredibly popular.

7. ___________, her status was reaffirmed after the hug box-office success of Mama Mia!.

8. We jump or yell when we see a horror movie___________
 

X. Join the two sentences using the word in brackets.

1. Glenne Close hasn’t won a single Oscar. She has been nominated six times, (although)

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2. Brian Stone is a famous singer. He can’t sing folk song. (despite)

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3. Some people said the film was terrible. I found it quite gripping. (Though)

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4. It was a horror film. It wasn’t frightening at all. (in spite of)

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5. The movie was a box-office failure. It had an all-star cast. (even though)

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6. The film had good reviews. It was entirely ignored by awards bodies, (despite)

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7. People criticized the movie for being too violent. The movie was a commercial success. (in spite of)

8. I liked it a great deal. I will likely never watch it again, (although)

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9. The film had largely negative reception. Penn was nominated for Best Actor. (despite)

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10. Critic reviews were favorable. The film was pulled early from theaters due to low ticket sales.

(although)

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