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B. Complete the sentence with"although"or "in spite"

1. In spite of all my careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.
2. Although I love music, I can't play a musical instrument.
3. In spite of being very tired, we kept on walking.
4. Although the heat was turned all the way up, the house was still cold.
5. Keith decided to quit his job although I advised him not to do so.

C. Complete the sentence using'Although + sentence'. See the example.

1. Although he worked overtime, he wasn't particularly well paid.
2. Although he looked elder, I recognized him from photograph.
3. I didn't wear a raincoat although it rained.
4. We'd better invite her to the party although she is not hospitable with us.
5. Although I don't hear it clearly, I managed to make myself understand.
6. He was late although his house is near here.

D. Rewrite the sentence using the conjunctions in brackets.

1. Despite his French name, he is in fact an American.
2. Although her foot was injured, she managed to walk home.
3. In spite of the salary was low, I decided to accept.
4. I'll keep doing the work whatever it cause me a lot suffering.
5. No matter how busy we are, we never forget to pray everyday.
6. Even though I haven't eaten for 24 hours, I didn't feel hungry.
7. Despite the better team, we love the match.
8. Even if it is impossible to finish the work, they still try hard to finish it.
9. In spite of failed in his exams, he was trying to smile.
10. Tono's mother was ill, he attend his friend's party though.