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Topic: In spite and despite |
20 March 2003 |
In spite and despite have the same meaning.
They are both prepositions showing contrast. The only difference is in the way they are written.
In spite is written as two words and followed by the preposition of.
Despite can be directly followed by nouns or gerunds.
For example:
In spite of the rain, the clothes dried up before sun set.
Despite the rain, the clothes dried up before sun set.
In spite of the hard work, he failed the exam.
Despite the hard work, he failed the exam.
In spite of the shocking news, Joe remained calm.
Despite the shocking news, Joe remained calm.
The easiest way not to get confused is that always remember
'in spite of' as a phrase not just the word 'spite'.
In spite of has the same meaning as
despite.
Note:
In spite of
+ nouns or gerunds (V-ing)
Despite
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Exercise: In Spite of and Despite |
| Directions : Rewrite the given sentences, using in spite of or despite as in the example: |
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Although he was ill, he came to class. |
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In spite of/ despite his illness, he came to class. |
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In spite of/ despite the fact that he was ill, he came to class. |
 1.Even though he did not have his parents approval, he married the girl he loved. |
| 2.Although he was cautious, he hurt himself. |
| 3.He rode his bike to Pattaya without listening to the warning. |
| 4.Although the weather forecast predicts heavy rain, they decided to go on a picnic anyway. |
| 5.There was a heavy storm, but they safely returned. |
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