Rewrite using in spite of or despite.

Note that in spite of and despite are interchangeable. In spite of is written as three words. There is no of after despite.

In spite of and despite are prepositions. Use a noun or an ing form after these words.

1. Although he worked hard, he could not meet the deadline.

2. She is an attractive woman, but she does not have many friends.

3. The doctors tried their best but they could not save the woman.

4. Although he is ill, he is very cheerful.

5. Although she had all the required qualifications, she didn’t get the job.

6. Although she is rich, she is not happy.

7. Although they are neighbours, they are not on talking terms.

8. Although he was the stronger of the two, he could not win the duel.

9. Although she studied hard, she didn’t pass the test.

10. Although I started early, I couldn’t reach office on time.

11. Although I had a headache, I enjoyed the show.

12. Although I work hard, I am not able to earn much money.

Answers

1. Despite working hard, he could not meet the deadline.

2. In spite of being an attractive woman, she does not have many friends.

3. In spite of trying their best, the doctors could not save the woman.

4. In spite of being ill, he is very cheerful.

5. In spite of having all the required qualifications, she didn’t get the job.

6. Despite being rich, she is not happy.

7. In spite of being neighbours, they are not on talking terms.

8. In spite of being the stronger of the two, he could not win the duel.

9. In spite of / Despite studying hard, she didn’t pass the test.

10. Despite starting early, I couldn’t reach office on time.

11. In spite of / Despite having a headache, I enjoyed the show.

12. In spite of working hard, I am not able to earn much money.