Fill in the blanks with a word or phrase that expresses concession or contrast.
1............... working hard, he couldn’t pass the test.
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Wrong!
Use "In spite of" or "Despite" before an -ing phrase to show concession.
2............... it was late, we decided to go out.
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Wrong!
Use "Although" or "Though" before a subject and verb to introduce a contrast clause.
3............... being rich, she is not happy.
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Wrong!
Use "Despite" or "In spite of" before "being" plus an adjective to show concession.
4............... having a bad teacher, she passed her test.
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Wrong!
Use "In spite of" or "Despite" before an -ing phrase to show concession.
5............... she lives next door, we rarely see each other.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Use "Although" or "Though" before a subject and verb to introduce a contrast clause.
6............... facing many setbacks, he didn’t lose hope.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Use "In spite of" or "Despite" before an -ing phrase to show concession.
7............... being a foreigner, she speaks English remarkably well.
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Wrong!
Use "In spite of" or "Despite" before "being" plus a noun to show concession.
8............... she earns a good salary, she finds it difficult to make ends meet.
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Wrong!
Use "Although" or "Though" before a subject and verb to introduce a contrast clause.
9............... living close to her office, she is always late for work.
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Wrong!
Use "In spite of" or "Despite" before an -ing phrase to show concession.
10............... working three jobs a day, she makes time to spend with her children.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Use "In spite of" or "Despite" before an -ing phrase to show concession.
Answers
- In spite of / Despite working hard, he couldn’t pass the test.
- Although / Though it was late, we decided to go out.
- Despite / In spite of being rich, she is not happy.
- In spite of / Despite having a bad teacher, she passed her test.
- Although / Though she lives next door, we rarely see each other.
- In spite of / Despite facing many setbacks, he didn’t lose hope.
- In spite of / Despite being a foreigner, she speaks English remarkably well.
- Although / Though she earns a good salary, she finds it difficult to make ends meet.
- In spite of / Despite living close to her office, she is always late for work.
- In spite of / Despite working three jobs a day, she makes time to spend with her children.
