CLAUSES OF CONTRAST

I.

1. Although
2. in spite of
3. because of
4. Because
5. in spite of
6. although
7. because of
8. because
9. Although
10. in spite of
11. because
12. in spite of
13. because of
14. although
15. Because of-although

II.

1. I enjoyed the film in spite of the silly story.
2. We hardly ever see each other despite living in the same street.

1. Although my foot was injured, I managed to walk to the nearest village.
2. In spite of having very little money, they are happy.
3. Even though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.
4. I couldn't sleep despite being tired.
5. Though he liked the sweater, he decided not to buy it.
6. I didn't get the job in spite of having all the necessary qualifications.
7. Although Nick used to smoke, he seems to be in good health.
8. It was still hot in the room even though I had turned on the air conditioner.
9. Laura wants to fly in spite of the fact (that) she feels afraid.
10. Trevor didn't notice the sign even though it was right in front of him.
11. I'm no better despite the fact (that) I've taken the pills.
12. Matthew doesn't know any French though it was one of his school subjects.
13. Despite being a millionaire, Henry's friend hates spending money.
14. We couldn't get tickets in spite of queuing for an hour.
15. Although I'd met her twice before, I didn't recognize her.
16. Laura felt unwell in spite of this she went on working.
17. Even though I told the absolute truth, no one would believe me.
18. The goods were never delivered despite the promise we had received.

III.

1. Although he has a very important job, ...
2. ... in spite of its inherent dangers.
3. Although it was sunny, ...
4. Despite its many benefits, ...
5. ... even though it has been shown to be safe.
6. Though I had never seen her before, ...
7. ... in spite of the low salary.
8. Although her grades were low, ...
9. Despite his fear of heights, ...
10. ... in spite of not playing very well.

IV.

1. In spite of being over sixty/ his age, Mr. Pike doesn't wear glasses.
2. Despite having much experience in machinery, he ...
3. In spite of the darkness, they ...
4. Despite the noise, I ...
5. In spite of the heavy rain, ...
6. Despite his strength, I ...
7. ... in spite of his poverty.
8. In spite of not having finished the paper, he...
9. Despite having been absent frequently, he...
10. ... despite the red traffic lights.

V.

1. No matter how rich they are, they aren't happy.
2. I'd rather have a room of my own, however small it is.
3. No matter what jobs he got, he was not satisfied.
4. Whatever job you do, you should do it devotedly.
5. Whoever gains the most points wins the competition.
6. Whatever kinds of exercise he had taken, he got fatter and fatter.
7. No matter where he lived, he always thought of his homeland.
8. My roof leaks whenever it rains.
9. Don't trust him, no matter what he says.
10. Whatever difficulties you encounter, you should study hard.
11. No matter how intelligent she is, she can't answer my question.
12. She would still love him however badly he behaved.
13. Whatever nonsense the papers print, some people always believe it.
14. I'll find him, no matter where he has gone.
15. Phone me when you arrive, however late it is.