(Inspite1)
Despite/In spite of Although/Even though
The expressions "despite" and "in spite of mean the same thing as
"although " and "even though."
However, "Despite" and "In spite of" are followed by nouns or gerunds.
Example: Despite/In spite of his tiredness, he continued working.
Despite/In spite of being tired, he continued working.
Despite/In spite of the fact that he was tired, he
continued working.
On the other hand, "Although/Even though" are followed by somebody or
something and then a verb.
Example: Although/Even though he was tired, he continued working.
I. Complete the following sentences using the expressions above:
1. Although _________________, he bought an expensive car.
2. Despite __________________, she knew a lot.
3. In spite of ____________________, they did it anyway.
4. Even though____________________, I had no appetite.
5. Despite ____________________, we are actually quite shy.
6. He seems to know a lot although____________________.
7. You haven't missed anything even though _____________________.
8. They went out for a picnic in spite of ______________________.
9. I speak Hebrew well despite__________________________________.
10. She is nearly ninety although_______________________________.
II. Rewrite the following sentences.
1. In spite of the deep snow, they arrived on time. (Although)
2. Much as I love her, I don't want to marry her. (Despite)
3. Despite his severe cold, he is going to work. (Even)
4. Although the bus departed early, she managed to catch it. (despite)
5. I run quickly despite my age. (Even though)
6. Although it was hot, we took our coats. (Despite)
7. Even though she was short of money, she bought the dress. (In spite
of her)
8. He decided to go for a walk in spite of the heavy rain. (Although)
9. She is optimistic in spite of her serious illness. (Even though she)
10. In spite of the heavy rain, we went on the trip. (Although)
11. In spite of her illness she went abroad. (Even)
12. Although he works very hard he seldom gets good marks. (Despite)
13. In spite of her broken arm, she managed to write the
test. (Although)
14. In spite of all his qualifications he didn't get the job.
(Although he was)
15. Ours was the better team. However, we lost the game. (Despite)
16. In spite of all her beauty, she isn't very popular. (Although)
17. Although she is a university graduate she can't find a
job. (Despite)
18. Although he has finally passed the driving test, I don't think he
knows how to drive. (In spite of his)
19. He is very intelligent, but rather lazy. That's why he doesn't do
so well at school. (In spite)
20. In spite of her lack of experience she got the job. (although)
21. In spite of their cold reception he continued to speak. (Although)
22. Despite his threats we carried out our original plan. (Although)