Bài tập Although, Inspite of, Despite
I/ Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of ______________________________________
2. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite ________________________________________
3. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
In spite of ______________________________________
4. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite ________________________________________
5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
Although _______________________________________
6. He didn’t win an Oscar for Best Actor although he performed excellently.
Despite ________________________________________
7. The plot wasn’t very interesting, but the special effects were spectacular.
Although _______________________________________
8. Despite his English-sounding name, James Martin is in fact German.
Although _______________________________________
II/ Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D
1. ___________ an all- star cast, Hotel Artemis was a total box- office failure.
A. Because of
B. Although
C. Despite
D. In spite
2. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early ____________ being very tired.
A.despite of
B. in spite of
`
C. although
D. because
3. _____________ he spent much money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.
A. Even
B. But
C. Although
D. Despite
4. We didn’t find it funny_____________it was a comedy.
A.in spite of
B. despite
C. although
D. but
5. _______________ careful preparation, we have a lot of difficulties in making a new
film.
A.With
B. However
C. Such
D. Despite
III/ Complete the sentences with although, despite, in spite of
1. Linda rarely sees Tom ______________ they live in the same town.
2. ______________ the weather was cold, we enjoyed our trip.
3. ______________ earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents
4. Hung went to work ______________ not feeling very well.
5. ______________ it was hot, she didn’t put on her hat when going out.
6. ______________ getting up late, she went to class on time.
IV. Rewrite the following sentences by using in spite of, although and despite
1. He broke his leg. He went to work. (Although)
`
_________________________________________________
2. There was a long queue. But we enjoyed seeing Eifffel. (Although)
_________________________________________________
3. He didn’t get the job. But he had all neccessary qualifications. (Despite)
_________________________________________________
4. The weather was bad. But we went to out. (In spite of)
_________________________________________________
5. There was a lot of noise in the house. But the children slept well. (Despite)
_________________________________________________
6. Paul and Mark live in the same town. But they rarely see each other. (Although)
_________________________________________________
