Exercise 1: Rewrite the sentences with the word given.

1. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.

=>In spite of ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Although I had never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
=> Despite .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quite cold.
=>In spite of ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. We thought we’d better invite them to the party although we don’t like them very much.
=> Despite .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
5. Although I didn’t speak the language, I managed to make myself understand.
=>In spite of ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. Although the heat was on, the room wasn’t warm.
=> Despite .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
7. I didn’t recognize her although I’d met her twice before.
=>In spite of ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
8. We’re not very good friends although we’ve known each other a long time.
=> Despite .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
9. Although Minh was ill, he still came to the meeting.
=>In spite of ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
10. Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock.
=> Despite .........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Exercise 2: Rewrite the sentences, using although or in spite of.

1. Although I was very tired, I didn’t sleep.
=> No matter ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Although I was hungry, I didn’t eat anything.
=> No matter ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. Although he felt unwell, he went on working.
=> No matter ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. Although he was disappointed, he tried to smile.
=> No matter ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
5. He still goes to school although he isn’t fine.
=> No matter ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.
=> Despite .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
7. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
=> Though ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
8. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.
=> Although ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
9. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
10. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.
=> Though ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
11. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.
=> Although ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
12. Although they lost, the home team played very well.
=> Despite .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
13. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.
=>In spite of ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
14. Although she isn’t brilliant, she studies quite well.
=> Despite .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
15. She isn’t brilliant but she studies quite well.
=> Although ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
16. The house isn’t nice, but I like the garden.
=> Even though ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
17. It was raining, but we went out.
=> Though ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
18. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.
=> Even though ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
19. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.
=> Though ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
20. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.
=> In spite of ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
21. I couldn’t sleep though I was very tired.
=> Much ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................
22. I didn’t get the job even though I was extremely qualified.
=> Despite .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
23. He ate all the fruits although they were green.
=>No matter ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
24. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
=>No matter ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
25. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark.
=>No matter ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
26. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.
=> Despite .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
27. Tom will not pass the examination although he studies well.
=> In spite of ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
28. He is still fat though he has been on a diet for 2 years.
=> In spite of ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
29. Although they lived in poverty, they were always happy.
=> No matter ..................................................................................................................................................................................................
30. He got good jobs, he was not satisfied.
=> No matter what jobs...............................................................................................
31. You do any job, you should do it devotedly.
=> Whatever ...............................................................................................................
32. Although his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
=> However.................................................................................................................
33. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish.
=> Much......................................................................................................................
34. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
=> No matter................................................................................................................
35. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.
=> Despite...................................................................................................................
36. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted.
=> Friendly..................................................................................................................
37. I admit he’s clever, but I don’t think he’ll this problem.
=> Clever.....................................................................................................................
38. She never comes to the office on time although she gets up so early.
=> No matter................................................................................................................
39. He had enjoyed the lively company of his friends in Edinburgh. All the same, his work,
he felt, demanded solitude.
=> Much as..................................................................................................................
40. Come and sit down, whoever you are.
=> It doesn’t matter.....................................................................................................
41. It doesn’t matter how hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis.
=> However.................................................................................................................
42. No matter what he says, nobody believes him.
=> Whatever................................................................................................................
43. He always woke up early no matter how late he had gone to bed.
=> However.................................................................................................................
44. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.
=> Busy.......................................................................................................................
45. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
=>In spite of ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
46. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this
machine.
=> Despite .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
47. We did the test well though it was difficult.
=>In spite of ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
48. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
=> Despite .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
49. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
=>In spite of ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
50. Though his English was good, he wasn’t chosen.
=> Despite .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
51. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive in this city.
=>In spite of ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
52. Mr Pike doesn’t wear glasses though he is over sixty.
=> Despite .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
53. He ate the chocolate cake even though he was on diet.
=>In spite of ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
54. He studies very well though his life was hard at that time.
=> Despite .........................................................................................................................................................................................................