Practice although, though, even though, despite, and in spite of

 

Use of although, though, even though, despite, and in spite of

The definitions and usage for although, though, even though, despite, and in spite of:

1.     Although

o    Definition: Used to introduce a contrast or concession, indicating that something is true despite the other statement.

o    Example: Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
It introduces a contrast between the rain and the walk, highlighting that the rain didn't prevent the walk.

2.     Though

o    Definition: Similar to "although," it introduces a contrast or concession. It can also be used at the end of a sentence for emphasis.

o    Example: She is very talented, though she is still learning.
It shows a contrast between her talent and the fact that she's still learning.

o    At the end: I was tired. I went to the party, though.
Here, "though" emphasizes the contradiction with the speaker's tiredness.

3.     Even though

o    Definition: Stronger than "although" and "though," it introduces a more emphatic contrast or concession.

o    Example: Even though he was sick, he finished his work.
It emphasizes the strength of the contrast between being sick and finishing the work.

4.     Despite

o    Definition: A preposition used to introduce a contrast or concession, indicating that something happened regardless of the circumstance.

o    Example: Despite the rain, we decided to go hiking.
It shows that the rain didn't stop the decision to hike.

5.     In spite of

o    Definition: Similar to "despite," it is also a prepositional phrase used to express contrast or concession.

o    Example: In spite of his efforts, he couldn’t win the race.
It conveys that his efforts were not enough to win, highlighting the contrast.

Summary of Key Differences:

• Although/Though/Even though: These are conjunctions that link two clauses, showing contrast or concession.
• Despite/In spite of: These are prepositions that are used with nouns or gerunds to show contrast.

40 fill-in-the-blank sentences using although, despite, and in spite of in brackets for each question:

1.     (Although/Despite) it was raining, we went for a walk.

2.     She passed the test (although/in spite of) studying very little.

3.     (In spite of/Although) the challenges, they finished the project on time.

4.     He went to work (although/in spite of) feeling sick.

5.     (Although/Despite) the difficulty, she completed the task successfully.

6.     They continued playing (in spite of/although) the storm.

7.     (Although/Despite) the high cost, they decided to buy the car.

8.     She was happy, (although/in spite of) the fact that she was tired.

9.     (Despite/Although) his efforts, he did not win the race.

10.                        We enjoyed the movie (although/in spite of) its length.

11.                        He went hiking (although/despite) his knee injury.

12.                        (Although/Despite) the rain, the event was a success.

13.                        (In spite of/Although) the delay, they managed to catch the train.

14.                        The children continued to play (despite/although) the cold weather.

15.                        (Although/In spite of) being late, he still managed to catch the beginning of the lecture.

16.                        She smiled (although/despite) feeling nervous.

17.                        (Despite/Although) the financial problems, they kept the business running.

18.                        They made it to the airport (although/in spite of) the heavy traffic.

19.                        (In spite of/Although) his strict rules, the team liked their coach.

20.                        (Although/In spite of) the challenge, they stayed positive and continued working.

21.                        She finished the race (although/in spite of) being tired.

22.                        He kept working (despite/although) the interruptions.

23.                        (In spite of/Although) the lack of experience, she managed to do a great job.

24.                        We arrived early (although/in spite of) the heavy traffic.

25.                        (Although/In spite of) being afraid of heights, she climbed the mountain.

26.                        (Despite/Although) the hot weather, they played soccer for hours.

27.                        He went to the concert (despite/although) not feeling well.

28.                        The company grew (although/in spite of) the economic downturn.

29.                        (Although/In spite of) the noise, I managed to finish my homework.

30.                        She was excited (despite/although) the challenges ahead.

31.                        (Although/Despite) the fact that he was tired, he kept working.

32.                        (In spite of/Although) their concerns, they decided to proceed with the plan.

33.                        (Although/In spite of) the bad reviews, the movie was a box-office hit.

34.                        She didn’t give up (despite/although) the difficulties she faced.

35.                        (In spite of/Although) the rain, we continued our hike.

36.                        He managed to complete the task (although/in spite of) his busy schedule.

37.                        (Despite/Although) the warnings, he decided to go ahead with the plan.

38.                        They stayed at the park (in spite of/although) the heavy snowfall.

39.                        (Although/Despite) their differences, they remained friends.

40.                        He was determined to succeed (despite/although) all the obstacles.

20 fill-in-the-blank sentences using though, even though, although, despite, and in spite of in brackets for each sentence:

1.     (Though/Even though) he was tired, he continued working late into the night.

2.     She passed the test (although/despite) she had studied for only a few hours.

3.     (Despite/In spite of) the bad weather, the event was a huge success.

4.     (Although/Though) it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

5.     (In spite of/Though) the heavy traffic, we arrived on time.

6.     (Although/Even though) she was nervous, she gave a great presentation.

7.     He went to the gym (despite/in spite of) his busy schedule.

8.     (Even though/Though) I was afraid of the dark, I went into the room.

9.     (Despite/Although) his hard work, he didn’t win the competition.

10.                        They decided to stay outside (despite/though) the cold weather.

11.                        (Although/In spite of) the challenges, they managed to finish the project on time.

12.                        I was able to finish the assignment (though/even though) I had a lot of distractions.

13.                        (In spite of/Though) the high cost, they chose to buy the house.

14.                        (Although/Even though) he was not feeling well, he still went to the meeting.

15.                        She enjoys running (despite/in spite of) her leg injury.

16.                        (Though/Despite) the movie was long, I enjoyed it from beginning to end.

17.                        (Even though/Though) it was a difficult decision, they decided to go ahead with the plan.

18.                        (In spite of/Despite) the fact that she was tired, she continued working.

19.                        (Although/Though) the concert was sold out, I managed to get tickets.

20.                        (Despite/Even though) the obstacles, they stayed focused on their goal.