CONTRAST REPHRASING

Although this exercise seems difficult, you are able to do it. In some
exercises, there are two ways. Do them both!!

1. Although I sleep a lot, I come to class feeling kind of tired.

Despite…

2. Even though USA became independent in 1776, poor people still had
problems to get by.
In spite of…

3. Although he was having financial trouble, he bought that costly flat.

Despite…

4. Mark invited me to his housewarming. However, I couldn’t make it.

In spite of…

5. He lived comfortably downtown. Nevertheless, he decided to move to

the suburbs.
Despite…

6. He had everything, but he was very unhappy.

Although…
In spite…

7. Despite having practiced my Chinese very hard, I still don’t know how
to speak it.
Even though…

8. In spite of the fact that I have read the novel, I can’t understand it.
Although…
I have read the novel…

9. Even though she lives comfortably, she has some serious nervous
breakdowns.
Despite…

10. I bought a new computer last month. However, it’s already broken.
Although…
In spite…