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F. Rewrite the following sentences using the structures below.
In spite of + noun/-ing form or Despite + noun/-ing form.

Example:
Although she is a grandmother, she looks quite young.
In spite of being a grandmother, she looks quite young .
Despite being a grandmother, she looks quite young .
1. He managed to pass his driving test although he was a bad driver.

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2. Although the traffic was very heavy, she got to her office on time.
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3. Although Jim was ill, he went to school.
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4. Although he made a lot of effort, he couldn’t convince his mother.
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5. Tim wasn’t in a hurry although he was late.

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6. Although Mr Black is 85 years old, he works on his farm very hard.
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7. Although Jenny doesn’t eat much, she is very fat.
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8. Sue couldn’t win the beauty contest although she was very beautiful.
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9. Jack didn’t use bad language although he was very angry.
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10. Although Robert is short, he is a very good basketball player.
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G. Fill in the blanks with the following words in the boxes.

although despite in spite of however yet whereas

1. she didn’t study hard, she passed the exam.
2. Tokyo is very difficult to live in, its population is rapidly increasing.
3. I earn a lot of money, my little brother earns very little.

4. the heavy rain, Mary went for a walk in the park.
5. Anna was born in a tiny village. , she lives in Amsterdam now.
6. having an important exam, Bob watched TV all night.
7. Jerry decided to swim the sea was very rough.
8. I thought she was mean, she is said to be quite generous.

9. Sue spoke very clearly, they couldn’t understand her.
10. Monica doesn’t love John, he loves her dearly.

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