Contrast Clauses

1. Rewrite the following sentences beginning them with the given words:
1. He studied a lot; however he had a bad mark.
In spite of…
2. Although it is very late, she isn’t at home yet.
In spite of…
3. In spite of being rich Tom has never been abroad.
Although…
4. He lives very near, but he always arrives late.
Although…
5. She has many problems, but she is a diligent student.
In spite of…
6. In spite of living far away he always arrives on time.
Although…
7. He was sick, however he went to school.
In spite of…
8. Although he is foreigner, he speaks English very well.
In spite of…
9. In spite of living in the USA she misses her homeland.
Although…
10. She lives close to her school. However, she never arrives on time.
In spite of…
11. In spite of being rich she isn’t happy.
Although…
12. He never pays attention, but he hasn’t got very bad marks.
In spite of…
13. Although he has lots of work, he has time for his family.
In spite of…
14. In spite of the rain I’m going out.
Although…

2. key:
1. In spite of studying a lot, he had a bad mark.
2. In spite of being very late she isn’t at home yet.
3. Although Tom is rich, he has never been abroad.
4. Although he lives very near, he always arrives late.
5. In spite of having many problems she is a diligent student.
6. Although he lives far away, he always arrives on time.
7. In spite of being sick he went to school.
8. In spite of being a foreigner he speaks English very well.
9. Although she lives in the USA, she misses her homeland.
10. In spite of living close to school she never arrives on time.
11. Although she is rich, she isn’t happy.
12. In spite of never paying attention he hasn’t got very bad marks.
13. Although he has
In spite of having lots of work he has time for his family.
14. Although it is raining, I’m going out.