This document provides examples of rewriting sentences using alternative connecting words to maintain the same meaning. The original sentences use words like "in spite of", "even though", and "although" to connect two clauses. The rewritten sentences replace those connecting words with those provided in brackets, such as "despite", "even though", and "however", to form sentences that mean the same thing. It then provides incomplete sentences for the user to practice completing with an appropriate connecting word.

1. GrammarGrammar
Contrast

2. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bracketsRewrite the sentences using the words in brackets
so that both sentences mean the same.so that both sentences mean the same.
• In spite of the cold weather,
the barbecue was a
success. (although)
Although the weather was
cold, the barbecue was a
success.

3. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bracketsRewrite the sentences using the words in brackets
so that both sentences mean the same.so that both sentences mean the same.
• Even though the flight was
long, she felt great when
she arrived. (despite)
Despite the long flight she felt
great when she arrived.

4. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bracketsRewrite the sentences using the words in brackets
so that both sentences mean the same.so that both sentences mean the same.
• She bought the bag in spite
of the ridiculously expensive
price. (even though)
She bought the bag even
though it was ridiculously
expensive.

5. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bracketsRewrite the sentences using the words in brackets
so that both sentences mean the same.so that both sentences mean the same.
• The company have a big
market share even though
they do very little
advertising (in spite of)
The company have a big
market share in spite of
doing very little advertising.

6. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bracketsRewrite the sentences using the words in brackets
so that both sentences mean the same.so that both sentences mean the same.
• In spite of smoking 40
cigarettes a day my granny
lived until she was 96.
(although)
Although she smoked 40
cigarettes a day my granny
lived until she was 96.

7. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bracketsRewrite the sentences using the words in brackets
so that both sentences mean the same.so that both sentences mean the same.
• Despite sleeping like a log, I
come to class feeling kind
of tired.(although)
Although I sleep like a log, I
come to class feeling kind
of tired.

8. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bracketsRewrite the sentences using the words in brackets
so that both sentences mean the same.so that both sentences mean the same.
• In spite of being in the red,
he bought that fancy car.
(even though)
Even though he was in the
red, he bought that fancy
car.

9. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bracketsRewrite the sentences using the words in brackets
so that both sentences mean the same.so that both sentences mean the same.
• Although Patty invited me
to her graduation
ceremony, I couldn´t make
it. (however)
Patty invited me to her
graduation ceremony.
However I couldn´t make it.

10. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bracketsRewrite the sentences using the words in brackets
so that both sentences mean the same.so that both sentences mean the same.
• Despite picking up his Portuguese
in Lisbon, he still has trouble
understanding colloquial
expressions. (even though)
Even though he picked up his
Portuguese in Lisbon, he still has
trouble understanding colloquial
expressions.

11. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bracketsRewrite the sentences using the words in brackets
so that both sentences mean the same.so that both sentences mean the same.
• I bought a brand new MP4 last
week. However it´s already
broken. (despite)
Despite the fact that I
bought/having bought this
brand new MP4 last week, it
´s already broken.

12. Complete the sentencesComplete the sentences
• He has watched the film ten times over even though…
• Charlotte is so tight-fisted despite…
• We posted three messages onto the forum although…
• I couldn´t wind down in spite of…
• Xelena has been awarded the best singer this year
though…