We didn't go out because it was raining heavily After in spite of or despite, we use a noun, a pronoun (this/that/what etc ) or -ing
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English grammar practice exercise, upper-intermediate In this exercise you will practise despite, in spite of, although and even though Exercise
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1 Despite my warnings, he kept on smoking 2 Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end 3 In spite of being bad at pool,
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Despite the rain, they enjoyed it B After although we use a subject + verb: O Although it rained a lot, we
Although C though C even though C in spite of C despite
JOINING SENTENCES – CONJUNCTIONS: I Although, though, even though, in spite of, despite After although we use subject+verb: Although it rained a lot, we
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EXPRESSING CONTRAST: although, though even if and even though We use them to DESPITE: Despite the doctor´s advice, he played football last week
APROFUNDAMENTO CONJUNCTIONS
Although the watch was expensive, he bought it 2 We came out despite /despite the rain 3 We went out though/although it was raining 4 Although/although
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BUT, ALTHOUGH, HOWEVER, DESPITE, IN SPITE OF, ON THE OTHER HAND) 1 ______ Andrew was warned of the risks, he decided to travel alone to
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or. In spite of. Despite the rain they enjoyed it. After although we use a subject + verb: Although it rained a lot
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7 He went on holiday to Thailand in spite of the expensive airfare. 8 Although it was only the first time they met they made friends immediately. 9 The English
Although and though both mean 'in spite of something'. They are subordinating conjunctions. This means that the clause which they introduce is a subordinate
Although/ though/even though/in spite Despite the rain they enjoyed it. ... Although I had the necessary qualifications
JOINING SENTENCES – CONJUNCTIONS: I. Although though
Despite /in spite of being tired he walked to the station. Remember: 1. Although
IN SPITE OF all my careful plans a lot of things went wrong. c. I love music ALTHOUGH I can't play a musical instrument. d. The heating was full on
b. although c. in spite of d. despite. 3. Whenever they go on holiday John likes to drive ______ Susan prefers to fly – she says it's quicker. a. although.
In spite of despite Although and though both mean ‘in spite of something’ They are subordinating conjunctions This means that the clause which they introduce is a subordinate clause which needs a main clause to make it complete: Though it was rainy [main clause] we put on our jackets and went for a walk He went by his business
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In spite of is used to introduce a contrasting clause It is always followed by a noun phrase or the verbal form of the noun (-ing) It cannot be followed by a main verb In spite of her illness Maria went to school In spite of being ill Maria went to school
ALTHOUGH AND IN SPITE OF/DESPITE We use these linking expressions to contrast two contradictory ideas: Although he believes in God He never goes to church In spite of/Despite believing in God he never goes to church In spite of/Despite the fact (that) he believes in God he never goes to church
How to use despite properly?
Despite is a preposition. After despite we use a noun or a pronoun. Despite cannot link clauses. Examples: Despite the bad weather, we enjoyed ourselves. Despite the criticisms, she remained defiant. She looked lovely, despite her strange apparel. He’s an ordinary bloke, despite being famous. The plants are growing in again, despite the drought.
How to use despite with example sentences?
How to use despite in a sentence. Example sentences with the word despite. The most voted sentence example for despite is Despite her fear, she wrapped ...
What does in spite mean?
spite (sp?t) n. Malicious ill will prompting an urge to hurt or humiliate another person. tr.v. spit·ed, spit·ing, spites To treat with spite; show spite toward: "Maybe she became engaged to him in order to spite another man" (Nathaniel West). Idiom: in spite of Not stopped by; regardless of: They kept going in spite of their fears. [Middle English ...
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