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CLAUSES OF CONCESSION

I. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
1. She decided to accept the job despite the low salary. Though …………………………………………..
2. I’m not tired in spite of working hard all day. Although ………………………………………………..
3. Although it rained heavily, we still went to school. Despite …………………………………………….
4. I didn’t get the job though I had all the necessary qualifications. In spite of ……………………………
5. In spite of not having eaten for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry. Although ……………………………….
6. Though he was inexperienced, he got a good salary. Despite …………………………………………...
7. She managed to walk to the next village despite her injured foot. Though ……………………………..
8. Despite his richness, he never helps the poor. Rich ……………………………………………………
9. Despite their quarrel, they’re very good friends. Although ……………………………………………..
10. Though he was poor, he became distinguished. In spite of ……………………………………………
11. The police will stop them no matter what they try to do. Whatever …………………………………..
12. Although people are rich, they’re always eager to make more money. However ……………………..
13. Even though he tried hard, he couldn’t pass the examination. Hard …………………………………..
14. I don’t believe anything that he says. Whatever ……………………………………………………….
15. No-one paid any attention to whatever he dad. No matter what ………………………………………
II. Rewrite the following sentences using THOUGH or ALTHOUGH.
1. The little boys crossed the street in spite of the heavy traffic.
2. Despite living in the same street, we hardly ever see each other.
3. In spite of the fact that he has failed so often he has never been disappointed.
4. In spite of the delay caused by fog, they arrived on time.
5. Despite her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
6. In spite of Marry’s sickness at losing the contest, she managed to smile.
7. Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children.
8. In spite of the bad weather, the pilot will bring the plane down safely.
III. Rewrite the following sentences using DESPITE or IN SPITE OF.
1. Although he planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
2. It is still warm although the temperature has dropped.
3. I love music although I can’t play any musical instrument.
4. Although he got an English name, he is in fact German.
5. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy.
6. She went on walking although she was terribly tired.
7. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
8. Though her grades were low, she was admitted to the university.
IV. Rerite
1. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs 8 miles before breakfast.  Though ……................………….......................................
2. Although she said that she would come, I don’t think she ever will. --> Despite ………………
3. In spite of being tired after work, she still prepareed dinner for her family. Although. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Although he lives far away from the office , he cycles to work.
Despite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. In spite of his age, he often plays badminton. Although. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. I tried as hard as I could, but I just couldn’t get the money.
No matter ……………………………………………………………………………………..
7. Driving fast is dangerous, whether you are an experienced driver or not.
However ………………………………………………………………………………………
8. The flat’s very noisy but we enjoy living there. Even ………………………
9. The sight was right in front of him but he didn’t notice it. Although . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10. Although he lives far away from the office , he cycles to work. Despite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11. In spite of being tired after work, she still prepareed dinner for her family.
Although. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12. They tried to walk very fast, but they couldn’t catch the first train.
Though. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13. There is a lot of homework, but she tries to finish it before the live program of football match
Although . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14. They sleft soundly although the night air was hot. In spite of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15. Although the children were poor, they seemed happy. Despide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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