PHRASES AND CLAUSES OF CONCESSION
I. Complete the sentences with although/ in spite of/ because/ because of
1. .................it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.
2. I couldn’t get to sleep ......................the noise.
3. ..................... I had an apple for lunch, I ate dinner early.
4. A lot of things went wrong ......................all our careful plans.
5. She wasn’t wearing a coat ..........................it was quite cold
6. He only accepted the job.......................the salary, which was very high.
7. I went home early ................................. I was tired.
8. ............................. I knew the truth, I decided not to tell them.
9. Sarah can’t climb up the tree ........................ her fear of heights
10. We decided not to go out for a meal ...............................we had no money.
II. Rewrite the following sentences using the words provided without changing the meaning.
1. It rained alot but we enjoyed our holiday. (although)
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2. Though we had planned carefully, alot of things went wrong. (in spite of)
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3. I managed to sleep despite the fact that there was alot of noise. (although)
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4. I couldn’t sleep well although I was very tired. (despite)
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5. They have very little money but they are very happy. (in spite of )
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6. Inspite of the silly story, I enjoyed the film.(although)
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7. I was feeling well but I went home early. (though)
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8. I could get to sleep although it was noisy. (despite)
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9. He has a very important job, but he isn’t particularly well-paid. (although)
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25. Despite his age, Mr Brown tried to run every morning. (although )
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26. He ate the chocolate even though he was on a diet. (in spite of)
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27. Nancy told the secret though she had promised not to do so. (in spite of)
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28. Even though she had a poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children.
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