I couldn’s sadness at losing the contest /t sleep despite .... I’s sadness at losing the contest /m no better .... I’s sadness at losing the contest /ve taken the pills.. he doesn’s sadn
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I/ Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences
1 Some of my friends are rich the others are poor (when / while / if / because)
2 his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman
(In spite / Despite / Because of / all are correct)
3 Jane will be admitted to the university her bad grades (In spite of / despite of / even though / although)
4 he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman
(In spite of / Despite / Though / all are correct)
5 Jane will be admitted to the university she has bad grades
(even though / because / despite / all)
6 Although , we had a picnic (the rain / the raining / it rains / it rained)
7 Though he he has managed to pass the test (has not been absent frequently / has been absent frequently / has never been absent frequently / all)
8 Despite her memory, the old man told an interesting story to the children.
(good / bad / poor / B and C)
9 , she managed to smile (In spite of An s sadness at losing the contest / ’s sadness at losing the contest /
Although An was sad before losing the contest / Although An was sad after losing the contest / A and C)
10 Even though , he went to sleep (his unfinished paper / the unfinished paper of his
/ he had not finished the paper / he had finished the paper)
11 The cafe was crowded, we found a table (though / despite / but / all)
12 We found a table, the cafe was crowded (though / despite / but / in spite of)
13 I couldn’s sadness at losing the contest /t sleep despite (been tired / be tired / to be tired / being tired)
14 I’s sadness at losing the contest /m no better I’s sadness at losing the contest /ve taken the pills (in spite of / in spite of the fact /
in spite of the fact that / all are correct)
15 Although Nick used to smoke, he seems to be in (bad health / good health / healthy / all)
16 Laura wants to fly she feels afraid (in spite of the fact that / despite the fact that / even though / all are correct)
II/ Fill in the blank a suitable word or words
1 the bad weather, we are going to have a picnic
2 The child ate the cookie his mother had told him not to
3 She attended the class she did not feel alert
4 the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies on Saturday
5 we know that we will not win a prize, we plan to buy a ticket for the game
6 I liked the sweater I decided not to buy it,
7 Nick has a car, he doesn’s sadness at losing the contest /t often drive it
8 Henry asked Claire to marry him the fact that he is a lot older than her
9 I like travelling by plane, my husband doesn’s sadness at losing the contest /t
10 She has a camera She rarely uses,
III/ Rewrite each of the following sentences
1 Whenever we say we are going on holiday, she never likes it.
No matter
1 Although the traffic was bad, they arrived on time.
Despite
3 Despite her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm
Although
4 I’s sadness at losing the contest /m fond of my nephew although he behaves terribly in spite of
I m ’s sadness at losing the contest / .
5 Marry will take a plane even though she dislikes flying
In spite of
6 We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy
Despite
7 He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on diet
In spite of
8 Nancy told me the secret, despite having promised not to do so
Although Nancy
Concessive clause (1)
I/ Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences
1 you should do is to write a letter to the manager (Whichever / Whatever / What / Which)
2 you do, don’s sadness at losing the contest /t press this button (Whichever / Whatever / Whenever / Wherever)
3 I had set the alarm, it didn’s sadness at losing the contest /t go off (Much as / Though / But / Whereas)
4 Remember well you’s sadness at losing the contest /ve planned the trip, expect the unexpected (no matter / despite / though / but)
5 he was good at physics in lower grades, he was terrible at it in grade 12 (When / While / Except that / Despite)
6 , the results couldn’s sadness at losing the contest /t be better (No matter what he had tried / No matter how hard he tried / Although very hard he tried / Despite how hard he tried)
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(a number people / many people / few people / a few of people)
8 Tired as she was , I decided not to disturbed her (Although she was tired / Because she was tired / A and B)
9 it rains, we’s sadness at losing the contest /ll still go for a picnic (Even though / Even if / Even although / A and B)
10 I sympathize with your point of view I cannot accept it (As / While / Because / Since)
II/ Put one suitable word in each space
1 leaves last should turn off the lights
2 not being a very good cook, I do cook pasta You see, I love it so much that I could eat it every day, my husband prefers Chinese food
3 I’s sadness at losing the contest /ve got all the necessary equipment therefore you can borrow you need
4 hard he tried to get away from work early, he didn’s sadness at losing the contest /t manage to
5 the ground was wet, it was decided to go ahead with United’s sadness at losing the contest /s game against City United were 1 – 0 winners not playing very well the poor conditions, City played some attractive football, they just couldn’s sadness at losing the contest /t score they lost, their fans gave them a big cheer
6 Nick is in love with Rita Rita, , is in live with Adam
III/ Rewrite a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one
1 She is very talented but she doesn’s sadness at losing the contest /t play the piano professionally
Talented
2 I won’s sadness at losing the contest /t sell the painting, not even for $1.000 Even if you
3 There is always trouble when he comes to visit us Whenever
4 Although the play received good notices, not many people went to see it Despite
5 Although I tried hard, I couldn’s sadness at losing the contest /t lift the suitcase Try
6 It was an impressive building but it wasn’s sadness at losing the contest /t to my taste Impressive
7 You know, although she was angry, she managed to speak calmly You know, in
8 I don’s sadness at losing the contest /t really like her, even though I admire her achievements Much as
IV/ Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capital 1 I couldn’s sadness at losing the contest /t sleep I was very tired In spite of
2 They like travelling by train but not by car while
3 He went out though he wasn’s sadness at losing the contest /t feeling well fact .
4 He didn’s sadness at losing the contest /t go on the trip though it was cheap though .
5 Whatever they try to do, their parents will prevent them no
6 You know, I felt disappointed but I didn’s sadness at losing the contest /t give up trying despite
7 The finder of treasure is entitled to part of its value Whoever
8 Mark’s sadness at losing the contest /s friend is a millionaire He hates spending money despite
V/ Correct the mistake
1 Despite working hard, they finished the project on time
2 My team didn’s sadness at losing the contest /t win despite of playing well
3 Patiently as he was, he had no intention of waiting for three hours
4 She rarely exercises whereas she has plenty of free time
5 Terrapins conduct salmonella bacteria which can poison people They are still, although, exported to the UK
6 I am managing to keep my head above water I am not earning much
7 I eat most dairy products I am not keen on yoghurt, though
8 In spite of she fell midway through the race, she won
9 Even although Tom doesn’s sadness at losing the contest /t speak Spanish, I think he should still visit Madrid
10 Extraordinary although it may seem, London has less rain than Rome
VI/ Fill in the blank with EVEN IF or EVEN THOUGH to complete each of the following sentences
1 This shirt is still dirty I’s sadness at losing the contest /ve washed it twice
2 he loses the election, the president will still control foreign policy
3 They drank from the stream they knew it was polluted
4 I’s sadness at losing the contest /ll continue to sing my songs I never sell another record
5 We’s sadness at losing the contest /ll go ahead with the project our partners pull out
6 I enjoy going to discos I don’s sadness at losing the contest /t like dancing
7 After Bob was arrested, his wife was questioned by the police she knew nothing about his business
8 the building was in perfect condition, it would be impossible to use it for modern offices
VII/ Match the sentence halves and gives special emphasis to the adjective by moving it to the front of the sentence, use either THOUGH or AS
1 the injury was serious a she always buys me a birthday present
2 the results seem unlikely b there is still room for improvements
3 she was tired c it didn’s sadness at losing the contest /t keep her out of the game
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8 the food is excellent h it wasn’s sadness at losing the contest /t sufficiently vast to hold the city library
Ex: 1 + c : Serious though / as the injury was, it didn t keep her out of the game.’s sadness at losing the contest /
VIII/ Rewrite a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one 1 It’s sadness at losing the contest /s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year Sad
2 The demand was so great that they had to reprint the book immediately So
3 I’s sadness at losing the contest /ll find that man, no matter how long it takes However
4 I don’s sadness at losing the contest /t personally care if they come or not It
5 We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive Impressed
6 The suitcase was extremely heavy but he managed to lift it easily Despite the (heavy)
7 Driving at that speed is dangerous on this road, whether you are an experienced driver or not, Sir However
X/ Rewrite using IN SPITE OF (sentence 1; 2 ;3) and IN SPITE OF his / her + NOUN (sentence 4 ; 5 ; 6) 1 Although she is an accountant, she never seems to have any money
2 Although he lost all of blood, he is in stable condition
3 Although she had a bad cold, she was able to sing in the choir
4 Although he promised that he wouldn’s sadness at losing the contest /t be late, he didn’s sadness at losing the contest /t arrive until 9 o’s sadness at losing the contest /clock
5 Although Pat was ill, he still came to the meeting
6 Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied
concessive clauses I/ Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences 1 Some of my friends are rich the others are poor (when / while / if / because) 2 his physical handicap, he’s sadness at losing the contest /s become a successful man (In spite / Despite / Because of / all) 3 he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman (In spite of / Despite / Though / all are correct) 4 The cafe was crowded, we found a table (though / despite / but / all) 5 We found a table, the cafe was crowded (though / despite / but / in spite of) 6 I’s sadness at losing the contest /m no better I’s sadness at losing the contest /ve taken the pills (in spite of / in spite of the fact / in spite of the fact that / all) 7 I had set the alarm, it didn’s sadness at losing the contest /t go off (Much as / Though / But / Whereas) 8 Remember well you’s sadness at losing the contest /ve planned the trip, expect the unexpected (no matter how / despite / though / but) 9 It was a terrible journey ., we got there safety in the end (Still / But / Although / a and b are correct) II/ Fill in each of the blank with (a) suitable word(s) 1 the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies on Saturday 2 Daniel’s sadness at losing the contest /s suitcase got left behind He got it back in the end,
3 Nick has a car, he doesn’s sadness at losing the contest /t often drive it 4 I like travelling by plane, my husband doesn’s sadness at losing the contest /t 5 not being a very good cook, I do cook pasta You see, I love it so much that I could eat it every day, my husband prefers Chinese food 6 hard he tried to get away from work early, he didn’s sadness at losing the contest /t manage to 7 I drink black coffee he prefers it with cream 8 Nick is in love with Rita Rita, , is in live with Adam III/ Rewrite each of the following sentences 1 It was an impressive building but it wasn’s sadness at losing the contest /t to my taste Impressive
2 It’s sadness at losing the contest /s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year Sad
3 The demand was so great that they had to reprint the book So
4 I’s sadness at losing the contest /ll find that man, no matter how long it takes However
5 I don’s sadness at losing the contest /t personally care if they come or not It
concessive clauses
I/ Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences
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because)
7 his physical handicap, he’s sadness at losing the contest /s become a successful man (In spite / Despite / Because of / all)
8 he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman
(In spite of / Despite / Though / all are correct)
9 The cafe was crowded, we found a table (though / despite / but / all)
10 We found a table, the cafe was crowded (though / despite / but / in spite of)
11 I’s sadness at losing the contest /m no better I’s sadness at losing the contest /ve taken the pills (in spite of / in spite of the fact / in spite of the fact that / all)
7 I had set the alarm, it didn’s sadness at losing the contest /t go off (Much as / Though / But / Whereas)
8 Remember well you’s sadness at losing the contest /ve planned the trip, expect the unexpected (no matter how / despite / though / but)
9 It was a terrible journey ., we got there safety in the end (Still / But / Although / a and b are
correct)
II/ Fill in each of the blank with (a) suitable word(s)
1 the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies on Saturday
2 Daniel’s sadness at losing the contest /s suitcase got left behind He got it back in the end,
3 Nick has a car, he doesn’s sadness at losing the contest /t often drive it 4 I like travelling by plane, my husband doesn’s sadness at losing the contest /t 6 not being a very good cook, I do cook pasta You see, I love it so much that I could eat it every day, my husband prefers Chinese food 6 hard he tried to get away from work early, he didn’s sadness at losing the contest /t manage to 7 I drink black coffee he prefers it with cream 8 Nick is in love with Rita Rita, , is in live with Adam III/ Rewrite each of the following sentences 1 It was an impressive building but it wasn’s sadness at losing the contest /t to my taste Impressive
2 It’s sadness at losing the contest /s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year Sad
3 The demand was so great that they had to reprint the book So
4 I’s sadness at losing the contest /ll find that man, no matter how long it takes However
5 I don’s sadness at losing the contest /t personally care if they come or not It
concessive clauses 1 It doesn’s sadness at losing the contest /t matter what you do, don’s sadness at losing the contest /t argue with Brian about films Whatever
2 No matter what she says, she is always right Whatever
3 I like to go with my husband everywhere Wherever
4 No matter how hard she tries, she’s sadness at losing the contest /ll never beat Nam at chess However
5 It doesn’s sadness at losing the contest /t matter who you are, go with us Whoever
6 No matter what he says, I can’s sadness at losing the contest /t help laughing Whatever
7 Although it rained torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion Despite
8 It’s sadness at losing the contest /s expensive He’s sadness at losing the contest /s determined to buy it However
9 It doesn’s sadness at losing the contest /t matter what he tells you Don’s sadness at losing the contest /t believe a word he says Whatever
10 Although I pay him much, this man never satisfied However
11 No matter what films he sees, he is interested in Whatever
12 He always makes mistakes with everything he does Whatever
13 No matter what tests are given, he will get bad marks Whatever
14 Whatever clothes she wears, she looks beautiful No matter
15 Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis In spite of
16 In spite of his old age, he runs every morning Although he
17 Although it rained, he went to school In spite of
18 In spite of his intelligence, he doesn’s sadness at losing the contest /t do well at school Although
19 Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car Despite
20 I spite of hard life, he still lives a happy life Although life
21 Despite his wife’s sadness at losing the contest /s betrayal, he still loves her.
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22 You may be entitled to British child benefit even if your family is living in Spain
Despite
23 I really like her voice but not her choice of songs
Much
24 Although it’s sadness at losing the contest /s fun being with her, I think she talks too much
Much as I enjoy
25 You may be strong, but you can’s sadness at losing the contest /t lift this heavy boxes
No matter
26 Although he was tired, he agreed to play tennis
Tired
27 It may seem strange but I like stale cake
Strange