Despite and In Spite of Usage

Front

Mr. Chan refused to take a holiday although the doctor warned him.

Back

Mr. Chan refused to take a holiday despite the doctor’s warning.

Front

It rained that day, but we enjoyed our holiday.

Back

We enjoyed our holiday despite the rain.

Front

She was ill, but she came to the meeting.

Back

She came to the meeting despite her illness.

Front

The weather was bad. He went for a swim.

Back

He went for a swim in spite of the bad weather.

Front

Though he helped us, we still couldn’t finish the work on time.

Back

We still couldn’t finish the work on time despite his help.

Front

Mr. Chan is in poor health, but he always tries to help others.

Back

Mr. Chan always tries to help others despite his poor health.

Front

The old man is rich, but he is not happy.

Back

The old man is not happy despite his wealth.