Task 1. Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.

1. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.

A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr. Ba was late for the meeting.

B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr. Ba was late for the meeting.

C. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi.

D. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi.

2. We came to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy.

A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time.

B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time.

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

A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.

B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.

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

D. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it.

4. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.

A. She doesn’t have enough money to buy the car she likes.

B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.

C. The car is too expensive for her to buy.

D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot.

5. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.

B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.

C. Sue wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill.

D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.

Task 2. Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets in
your sentences.

1. I couldn't sleep. I was very tired.

(despite) I couldn't sleep despite being vey tired.

2. They have very little money. They are happy.

(in spite of) ................................

3. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village.

(although) ...................................

4. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly.

(in spite of) ................................

5. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other.

(despite) ....................................

6. I got very wet in the rain. I was only out for five minutes.

(even though) ................................

Task 3. Rewrite the following sentences as indicated.

1. Although I was late, I didn’t miss the bus.

In spite of _______________________________________.

2. In spite of the rain, they went to the football match.

3. Kate never learnt Spanish. She lived in Spain for years.

Although ________________________________________.

4. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella.

Although ________________________________________.

5. They have very little money. They are happy.

In spite of _______________________________________.

6. David smokes. He seems to be in good health.

Although _______________________________________.

7. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday.

Although _______________________________________.

8. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the
children.

In spite of _______________________________________.

9. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous.

Although _______________________________________.

10. Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the
test.

In spite of _______________________________________.

11. In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile.

Although _______________________________________.

12. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

13. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.

In spite of _______________________________________.

14. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.

In spite of _______________________________________.

15. Although Nam is not a smart student, he learns very hard.

In spite of _______________________________________.

16. Although he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful

In spite of _______________________________________.

17. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school.

In spite of _______________________________________.

18. Although his friend was sick, she still went to work yesterday.

In spite of _______________________________________.

19. In spite of the dirty room, Salim didn’t clean it.

Although ________________________________________.

20. In spite of her unkind behavior, we still love her.

Although ________________________________________.

21. Although there was the traffic jam, they went to the post office.

In spite of _______________________________________.

22. In spite of the fact that Tony learnt very hard, he failed this test.

Although ________________________________________.
23. Although my uncle was tired, he still drove a hundred kilometers to the
next city.

In spite of ________________________________________.

24. Her brother really enjoyed this job although the salary was very low.

In spite of ________________________________________.

25. The film poster is wonderful. I don’t like to see it.

Although _________________________________________.
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Task 1

1. C. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi.

2. B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

3. C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.

4. B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.

5. A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.

Task 2

2. In spite of having very little money, they are happy.

3. Although my foot was injured, I managed to walk to the nearest village.

4. I enjoyed the film in spite of the silly story.

5. Despite living in the same street we hardly ever see each other.

6. Even though I was only out for five minutes, I got very wet in the rain.

Task 3.

1. In spite of being late, I didn’t miss the bus.

2. Although it rained, they went to the football match.

3. Although Kate lived in Spain for years, she never learnt Spanish.

4. Although I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.

5. In spite of having very little money, they are happy.

6. Although Dave smokes, he seems to be in good health.

7. Although the prices are high, my roommates go to the movies every

9. Although they are poor, they are very generous.

10. In spite of her frequent absence, he has managed to pass the test.

11. Although Lee was sad at losing the contest, she managed to smile.

12. In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.

13. In spite of the bad weather, she went to school on time.

14. In spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school.

15. In spite of not being smart, he learns very hard.

16. In spite of his physical handicap, he has become a successful business

17. In spite of the heavy rain, we still went to school.

18. In spite of the fact that his friend was sick, she still went to work
yesterday.

19. Although the room was dirty, Salim didn’t clean it.

20. Although she behaves unkindly, we still love her.

21. In spite of the traffic jam, they went to the post office.

22. Although Tony learnt very hard, he failed this test.

23. In spite of the fact that my uncle was tired, he still drove a hundred
kilometers to the next city.

24. In spite of the low salary, her brother really enjoyed this job.

25. Although the film poster is wonderful, I don’t like to see it.