in spite of and despite

Inspite of and despite have different meanings

• TRUE

• FALSE

It's common to use "inspite of" and "despite" when we speak

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

It's more common to use ‘although’, ‘however’, ‘even though’ when speaking, but use 'despite' and 'in spite of' for writing

There was a loud party next door. I slept like a baby.

Despite ________ next door, I slept like a baby.

There was a loud party next door. I slept like a baby.     

Transform the sentence using "in spite of"

In spite ______ next door, I slept like a baby.

Is this sentence right?

Despite of the fact that he dresses terribly, he’s successful with women.

• NO

• YES

Answer explanation

you CAN'T use "OF" after "DESPITE"

I enjoy winter ______________ the cold temperatures.

• despite

• in spite

• despite of

___________ having only 3 legs, that dog can run fast.

• Despite

• Despite of

• In spite

______________ his name, Mr. Natarelli isn't from Italy.

• In spite

• Despite of the fact

• In spite of

• Despite of

Which clauses could complete the sentence?

The politician won the election, despite...

• the fact that she was awful

• being a terrible person.

• I don't like him

• her lack of professionalism.

________________ her illness, Jane went to work yesterday.

• In spite

• Despite