EXERCISE-1

Complete these sentences with although, in spite of or despite.

1. ———- it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.
although
in spite of
despite
2. ———- all my careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.
although
in spite of
despite
3. ———- I had planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
although
in spite of
despite
4. I love music ———- I can’t play a musical instrument.
although
in spite of
despite
5. ———- being very tired, we carried on walking.
although
in spite of
despite
6. The heating was full on, but ———- this the house was still cold.
although
in spite of
despite
7. Keith decided to give up his job ———- I advised him not to.
although
in spite of
despite

8. ———- the light rain, the baseball game was not canceled.
although
in spite of
despite
9. She was still able to finish her assignment before class ———- she was
interrupted.
although
in spite of
despite
10. ———- their quarrel, they are very good friends.
although
in spite of
despite

11. They arrived on time ———- the delay.

although
in spite of
despite
12. Dick and Sarah are still planning to get married ———- their disagreement.
although
in spite of
despite
 13. ———- the pills that are available, many people still have trouble sleeping.
although
in spite of
despite

14. Most people still prefer to travel by plane ———- airfares increased greatly.
although
in spite of
despite

EXERCISE-2
Write a new sentence with the same meaning. Use the word(s) in brackets.
Example: I couldn’t sleep although I was tired, ( despite )
I couldn’t sleep despite being tired, ( or despite the fact ( that ) I was tired ).

1. Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German. (despite)

2. In spite other injured foot, she managed to walk to the village. (although)

3. I decided to accept the job although the salary was low. (in spite of)

4. We lost the match although we were the better team. (despite)

5. In spite of not having eaten for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry. (even though)

6. They have very little money. They are happy. (in spite of)

7. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (although)

8. I enjoy the film. The story was silly. (in spite of)

9. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. (despite)

10. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella. (even though)