EXERCISE 7:

Write sentences with the same meaning by using the word(s) in parentheses.

1-    He has decided to buy the holiday cottage in spite of being heavily in debt already. [even though)

2-    I didn't buy the rug even though I was offered a fifty percent discount, [despite)

3-    He eats his Sunday lunch at his mother's home every week though he doesn't live there any more, [in spite of)

4-    I think he loves living on his own despite still spending a great deal of time at his mother's, [even though)

5-    Even though she wasn't as well qualified as the others, to our surprise, she got the job. [despite) 

6-    In spite of being a cruel sport, fox hunting attracts many participants in rural areas. [even though) 

7-    In spite of struggling to cover his own expenses, he volunteers for a children's charity at weekends, [although)

8-    Despite having ample free time, her house is never tidy, [although) 

9-    Though this job doesn't require much knowledge, it is generally well-paid, [despite) 

10- Although the decorating is finished, they won't open for business until after Bayrarn. [in spite of)