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Conjunctive Adverbs - Despite (Discussion + Exercise)

The document discusses the proper use of the phrases "despite" and "in spite of". It notes that these phrases are similar to "although" but are followed by a noun or phrase rather than a full sentence. Some example sentences are provided to illustrate correct usage. The key differences between "despite/in spite of" and "although/even though" are explained. An exercise is included for the reader to practice rewriting sentences using "despite" or "in spite of".

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Conjunctive Adverbs - Despite (Discussion + Exercise)

The document discusses the proper use of the phrases "despite" and "in spite of". It notes that these phrases are similar to "although" but are followed by a noun or phrase rather than a full sentence. Some example sentences are provided to illustrate correct usage. The key differences between "despite/in spite of" and "although/even though" are explained. An exercise is included for the reader to practice rewriting sentences using "despite" or "in spite of".

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Despite / In spite of

Despite is similar to “although”, but you only write a noun or phrase after despite:
Sentence Pattern:
Despite [noun/phrase], [sentence].
In spite of [noun/phrase], [sentence].
 Despite her strong accent, I understood everything that she said.
 In spite of the rain, we enjoyed camping very much.
 Despite his good grades, John didn’t get into the best university.
 In spite of her illness, Jane has a positive attitude.
You can also put “despite/in spite of” at the end of the sentences.
 I understood everything that Jane said despite her strong accent.
 We enjoyed camping very much in spite of the rain.
 John didn’t get into the best university despite his good grades.
 Jane has a positive attitude in spite of her illness.
Remember: After “despite/in spite of”, you should only write a noun or a phrase, and not a complete sentence. (You can write a
complete sentence after “although/even though”, but not after “despite/in spite of”)
Wrong: Despite it was raining, we went to the beach.
Right: Despite the rain, we went to the beach.
Right: Although it was raining, we went to the beach.

Wrong: Despite he was a good student, John didn’t get into the best university.
Right: Despite being* a good student, John didn’t get into the best university.
Right: Although he was a good student, John didn’t get into the best university.

* If you have a verb after “despite”, you need to add “-ing.”


 Despite having a cold, Bill went to work. (OR: Despite his cold, Bill went to work.)
 Despite being tired, Bill went to work.

EXERCISE
Rewrite these sentences using “despite” or “in spite of”.

1. Mark has a broken leg, but he still tried to walk to school.

2. Although she was tired, Mary decided to go running.

3. Jack walked to school, even though the weather was cold.

4. This car has a high price, but I decided to buy it anyways.

5. Although he eats a lot, Mickey isn’t overweight.

6. Mark has a broken leg, but he still tried to walk to school.

7. Although she was tired, Mary decided to go running.

8. Jack walked to school, even though the weather was cold.

9. This car has a high price, but I decided to buy it anyways.

10. Although he eats a lot, Mickey isn’t overweight.

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