unit 11&12 English in mind 3 grade8

Despite of the rain, we decided to go for a picnic. (Correct the sentence)

• Despite the rain, we decided to go for a picnic.

• Despite of the rain, we decided to go for a walk.

• Despite of the rain, we decided to go for a swim.

• Despite the rain, we decided to go for a movie.

I wanted to go to the party, —— I had too much homework. (Identify the linker of contrast)

• but

• or

• so

• and

Although it was cold outside, she went for a run. (Correct the sentence)

• Despite the warm weather, she went for a run.

• Despite the cold weather, she still went for a run.

• She didn't go for a run because of the cold weather.

• Due to the cold weather, she stayed inside.

In spite of the traffic, we reached the airport on time. (Correct the sentence)

• Despite the traffic, we arrived at the airport in time.

• In spite of the traffic, we arrived at the airport on schedule.

• Despite the traffic, we reached the airport on schedule.

• Despite the traffic, we arrived at the airport on time.

She wanted to buy the dress, even though it was too expensive. (Correct the sentence)

• She wanted to buy the dress in spite of its high price.

• She wanted to buy the dress despite it being too expensive.

• She wanted to buy the dress even though it was costly.

• She wanted to buy the dress despite its high price.

I like to eat pizza, ——- my sister prefers pasta. (Identify the linker of contrast)

• however

• or

• and

• but

Despite of his busy schedule, he always finds time for his family. (Correct the sentence)

• Despite of his busy schedule, he always finds time for his friends.

• Despite his busy schedule, he always finds no time for his family.

• Despite his busy schedule, he always finds time for his family.

• Despite his busy schedule, he never finds time for his family.

Could you tell me when does the movie start? (Form an indirect question)

• Could you tell me when the movie concludes?

• Could you tell me when the movie ends?

• Could you tell me when the movie starts?

• Could you tell me when the movie finishes?

Although she was tired, she stayed up to finish her project. (Correct the sentence)

• Even though she was fatigued, she stayed up to finish her project.

• Despite her tiredness, she stayed up to finish her project.

• Despite being tired, she stayed up to finish her project.

• Although she was exhausted, she stayed up to finish her project.

In spite of the delay, the event was a huge success. (Correct the sentence)

• In spite of the delay, the event was a huge failure.

• Despite the delay, the event was a huge success.

• Despite of the delay, the event was a huge success.

• In spite the delay, the event was a huge success.