2
Look at the sentences with the boldfaced words and answer the question.
Do these sentences show
a) a reason?
b) a purpose?
c) a surprising result?
Adverb clauses of concession
Study the rules and examples on Page 179 before you do the following task.
3
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
- In spite of/Though his old age and poor health, he attends all the festivals.
- Despite/Although I was really tired that day, I watched the whole festival live on TV.
- Although/Despite having a lot of work, I took a break so that I could listen to the song
about Kharibulbul.
- In spite of/Though the cold weather, my family decided to attend the party.
- Even though/Despite his speech was emotional, I didn’t cry.
- Despite/Even though the pandemic, we all went out to celebrate the great victory.
- Although/In spite of she was a good speaker, she couldn’t say a word.
4
Complete the sentences with your own ideas.
- Even though I drank a bottle of water, I was still thirsty.
- They ate all the food on the table although ★★★.
- I decided to go swimming despite ★★★.
- ★★★ though he doesn’t get much exercise.
- Even though I knew all the places in the city, ★★★.
- Although ★★★, we all enjoyed the festival.
- They argue a lot in spite of ★★★.
- ★★★ despite his illness.
5
Complete the sentences.
- Although the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm.
- The sportsmen didn’t stop ★★★ in spite of ★★★.
- I had to ★★★ though ★★★.
- In spite of ★★★, the leader of the team ★★★.
- Even though ★★★, the Azerbaijani people ★★★.
- Despite ★★★, we all believed ★★★.
6
Write sentences about a custom of another culture. Include any information that you
find surprising. Use although, though, even though, in spite of and despite. Share the
information
with your group members.