Key takeaways
Tổng quan lý thuyết để chinh phục bài tập although, despite, in spite of.
1. Although/ Even though/ Though.
Cấu trúc 1: Although/Even though/Though + S + V … , S + V…. : Mặc dù
…., …..
Cấu trúc 2: S + V… (,) although/ even though/ though S + V…. : …. mặc
dù….
2. Despite/ In spite of.
Cấu trúc 1: Despite/ In spite of + Noun/ Noun phrase/ Gerund phrase, S +
V… : Mặc cho …., ….
Cấu trúc 2: S + V …. despite/in spite of + Noun/ Noun phrase/ Gerund
phrase: …. mặc dù….
Chuyển đổi câu dùng Although/ Even though/ Though sang Despite/ In spite of.
Cấu trúc: Although/ Even though/ Though + S + V → Despite/ In spite of +
the fact that + S + V.
Cấu trúc: Although/ Even though/ Though + S + V → Despite/ In spite of +
the fact that + Ving.
Cấu trúc: Although/ Even though/ Though + S + V → Despite/ In spite of +
Noun/ Noun phrase.
Bài tập vận dụng
Bài tập cơ bản
Task 1: Choose the best answer to fill in the blank.
1. _______ he studied hard, he didn't perform well in the exam.
A. Although
B. Because
C. Despite
D. Since
2. ________ she knew the answer, she hesitated to raise her hand.
A. Despite
B. In spite
C. Because
D. Even though
3. __________ their differences, they found a way to work together effectively.
A. In spite
B. Despite
C. Even
D. Even though
4. She continued working on her project _______ she was tired.
A. Even
B. Though
C. In spite of
D. Despite of
5. She attended every class and never missed a day _______ her illness.
A. Despite of
B. In spite of
C. Though
D. Even though
6. ________ the fact that she had no experience, she performed exceptionally
well in the job interview.
A. Despite
B. In spite
C. Even
D. Even though
7. He went to the party,________ he didn't know many people there.
A. Because
B. Since
C. Though
D. If
8. Even though ________ enough money, he chose not to buy a new car.
A. He has
B. Have
C. He have
D. He had
9. Despite _________ the bus, he arrived on time.
A. He misses
B. He missed
C. Missing
D. Miss
10.She smiled though _______ nervous inside.
A. Felt
B. Feel
C. She feels
D. She felt
Task 2: Complete the sentences. Use although + a sentence from the box.
it was getting late he hadn't studied much
they had little time she was nervous
he had studied all night the restaurant was crowded
she didn't know many people there. it was cold outside
it was expensive they were tired
1. They decided to stay __________________.
2. ___________________, she gave an excellent presentation.
3. ____________________, he didn't feel ready for the exam.
4. _____________________, they kept working until the project was finished.
5. She enjoyed the party _____________________.
6. She bought the dress ______________________.
7. _______________________, they managed to find a table.
8. He passed the exam, ________________________.
9. _______________________, they managed to complete the task.
10.____________________________, they decided to have a picnic.
Task 3: Complete the sentences, using though, in spite of.
1. He enjoyed the concert, __________ it was too loud at time.
2. They went for a swim, _________ the water was quite cold.
3. She passed the exam ___________ not studying much.
4. They completed the project ___________ facing many challenges.
5. She smiled ___________ feeling sad inside.
6. ___________ the water was quite cold, they went for a swim.
7. ___________ he had an early meeting the next day, he stayed up late.
8. She wore her old coat, ___________ she had a new one.
9. He kept trying, ___________ he failed several times.
10.He arrived on time ___________ the heavy traffic.
Bài tập nâng cao
Task 1: Find one error in each of the following sentences.
1. Despite(A) it was raining(B) heavily, they decided(C) to go on
their planned(D) hike.
2. Although(A) the fact that the lecture was intellectually(B) stimulating,
the complexity(C) of the concepts left many students(D) bewildered.
3. He completed(A) the marathon in spite(B) suffering from severe(C) cramps
midway through(D) the race.
4. She excelled(A) in her studies(B), in spite of she faced(C) numerous
personal challenges(D).
5. Despite(A) she had reservations(B) about the plan, she decided(C) to give it
a try nonetheless(D).
Task 2: Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets in your
sentences.
1. It was late. He insisted on finishing his work before going to bed. (although)
→ __________________________________.
2. They decided to go for a walk in the park. There was a heavy rain. (in spite
of)
→___________________________________.
3. He picked it up quickly. It was his first time skiing. (even though)
→ ___________________________________.
4. They faced criticism. They continued with their innovative
approach. (despite)
→____________________________________.
5. The test was challenging. He scored well. (though)
→____________________________________.
Task 3: Rewrite sentence.
1. Although it was his first time driving in the city, he navigated through traffic
successfully.
→ Despite __________________________________.
2. Although he had studied hard, he didn't perform well in the exam.
→ In spite of __________________________________.
→ In spite of __________________________________.
3. Although it was raining heavily, they still went for a hike in the mountains.
→ Despite __________________________________.
→ Despite __________________________________.
4. Although she had a sore throat, she sang beautifully in the choir concert.
→ In spite of __________________________________.
→ Inspite of __________________________________.
5. Although he didn't win the competition, he was proud of his performance.
→ Despite __________________________________.
→ Despite __________________________________.
6. Despite having little experience, she excelled in her new job.
→ Although __________________________________.
7. Despite the fact that he was injured, he insisted on playing in the soccer
match.
→ Even though __________________________________.
8. Despite the heavy rain, they decided to go camping.
→ Though __________________________________.
9. Despite having limited resources, they were able to complete the renovation.
→ Even though __________________________________.
10.Despite the fact that she was nervous, she delivered a confident speech.
→ Though __________________________________.
