CONTRAST CLAUSES.-REPHRASING EXERCISES.

1.

I couldnt find my keys although I looked everywhere.

In spite of
2. He got up early but he was late for work.
Although
3. Things went wrong though I had prepared everything carefully.
Despite
4. In spite of the fact that I dont like tea, I accepted a cup.
Even though
5. The room didnt have flowers. But it looked nice.
Despite
Although
6. I didnt like him at all, in spite of his nice smile.
Though
7. I walked very fast but I couldnt catch her.
In spite of
8. We collected a lot of money, but it wasnt enough for a good present.
Despite
9. Although they had invited us, we stayed at home.
In spite of
10. Despite waiting for a long time, nothing happened.
Though
11. He didnt say much, though his telephone call was long.
In spite of
12. The team didnt qualify for the finals, in spite of the fact that they had trained
very hard.
Although
13. Pepe is good at French, though hes bad at science.
While

14. Dogs are peoples best friends, though cats are rather independent.
Whereas
15. I like sports but he likes films.
Whereas