Although, In Spite Of and Despite
Secondary English Grammar · Comparison, Word Order and Linking Words · Lesson 113
Also known as: Although in spite of despite
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Lesson questions (14)
- ___ it was cold, we went swimming.
Answer: Although - ___ the rain, we enjoyed the trip.
Answer: Despite - In spite ___ his illness, he went to work.
Answer: of - She passed the exam ___ she didn't study much.
Answer: although - ___ being tired, she finished the work.
Answer: Despite - I went to the party ___ I didn't feel well.
Answer: even though - In spite of ___ hard, he failed.
Answer: working - Despite the traffic, we arrived on time.
Answer: True - Despite he is rich, he isn't happy.
Answer: False - She went out in spite of the weather.
Answer: True - Choose the correct sentence.
Answer: Despite the bad weather, we had a great time. - Choose the correct sentence.
Answer: Even though he was ill, he came to school. - Although the noise, I slept well.
الخطأ:Although· التصحيح: Despite - Despite she was tired, she kept working.
الخطأ:Despite· التصحيح: Although
About this lesson
“Although, In Spite Of and Despite” is from Secondary English Grammar (Comparison, Word Order and Linking Words) and has 14 questions with answers. Sample questions: “___ it was cold, we went swimming.” and “___ the rain, we enjoyed the trip.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: Although · Despite · of · although · even though · working
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
How do we use although?
It is followed by a full clause: Although it was cold, we went out.
How do we use in spite of and despite?
They are followed by a noun or -ing: In spite of the cold, we went out. Despite being tired, he worked.
What is the common mistake?
Saying despite of. The correct forms are despite or in spite of.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in Gameshow Quiz, Mixed questions, Find & fix, Complete the sentence and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.