Question

[_Banhdayyy_]

Exercise 8: Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.

                1.    Despite her dislikes for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. (although)

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                2.    Mary will take a plane, even though she dislikes flying. (in spite of)

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                3.    In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (although)

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                4.    We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy. (despite)

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                5.    Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children, (even though)

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                6.    Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (in spite of)

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                7.    Nancy told me the secret despite having promised not to do so. (though)

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                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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                9.    In spite of the high price, my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday. (even though)

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                10.  He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on a diet. (in spite of)

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Answer 1

[Khinh Yên]

1. Although she disliked coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm

2. In spite of Mary's dislikes for flying, she take a plane

3. Although Marcy was sad at losing the contest, she managed to smile

4. Despite of the cloudy sky, we took many pictures

5. Even though the old woman had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children 

6. In spite of being frequently absent, he has managed to pass the test

7. Though Nancy had promised not to tell anyone the secret, she told me that.

8. Even though we know we will not win a prize, we plan to buy a ticket for the drawing

9. Even though the price is high, my daughters insist on going to the movies every saturday

10. In spite of being on a diet, he ate the cholate cake