Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.
Câu 1 : Despite her dislikes for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. (although)
Câu 2. Mary will take a plane, even though she dislikes flying. (in spite of)
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Câu 03: In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (although)
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Câu 4. We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy. (despite)
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Câu 5. Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children, (even though)
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Câu 6. Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (in spite of)
Câu 07:
Câu 7. Nancy told me the secret despite having promised not to do so. (though)
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Câu 8. We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing although we know we will not win a prize. (even though)
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Câu 9. In spite of the high price, my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday. (even though)
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Câu 10. He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on a diet. (in spite of)
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Câu 11. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fast. => Despite / In spite of ______________________________________.
Câu 12. Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house. => Because of _____________________________.
Câu 13. Because the rain was so heavy, I couldn't go to school. => Because of _________________________________.
Câu 14. His father asked him to go stay at home because he was sick. => Because of ______________________________________.
Câu 15. Because there was an accident, I was late. => Because of _______________________.
Câu 16. She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad. => Because of _____________________________________________.
Câu 17. Although he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful business man. => Despite ________________________________________________________.
Câu 18. Because of the cheap price, my wife insists on buying the Tivi. => Because __________________________________________.
Câu 19. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school. => Despite / In spite of ____________________.
Câu 20. Because I studied hard, I passed the exam. => Because of ________________________.
Clauses of concession
Pewrite the sentences:
1. In spite of her dislike for coffee , she drank it to keep herself warm.
-> Although she dislikes coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
2. He couldn't earn enough money for living although he worked hard.
-> Despite working hard, he couldn't earn enough money for living.
3, Although Jane wrote for the tickets, she still had to stand in line.
-> In spite of writing for the tickets, Jane still had to stand in line.
4. We get a good room though we didn't phone the hotel.
-> Despite not phoning the hotel, we get a good room.
5. She was admitted to the university in spite of her low grades.
-> Although she got low grades, she was admitted to the university.
6. Despite the terrible food , he still eats in that restaurant.
-> Although the food is terrible, he still eats in that restaurant.
7. We did the test well though it was difficult.
-> In spite of the difficult test, we did it well.
8.The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
-> Despite the fact that it was foggy, the flight was not delayed.
9. Although he is talented , no one likes him.
-> In spite of his talent, no one likes him.