Vocabulary
The court must determine whether the accused is ______ or ______ before passing a sentence.
guilty / innocent
or
innocent / guilty
I’m going to ____ market on Hill Street. Can I get you anything?
the
Most people would probably agree that __ football is most popular sport in North America.
none
John felt sick.
He went to work.
(even though)
Even though John felt sick, he went to work.
John went to work even though he felt sick.
Many people believe that capital punishment should be ______ because it is too ______.
abolished / cruel
If ___ telephone in the kitchen rings, will you pick it up?
the
When Martha heard ___ terrible news, she was filled with __ sadness.
the / none
She is handicapped.
She took part in the marathon.
(although)
Although she is handicapped, she took part in the marathon.
or
She took part in the marathon although she is handicapped.
Some people believe that even murderers have the ___________ to a second chance.
right
__ women generally live longer than __ men.
none / none
My new watch is made of ___ gold.
none
He smoked, drank, and never exercised.
He lived to be 90.
(in spite of the fact that)
In spite of the fact that he smoked, drank, and never exercised, he lived to be 90.
or
He lived to be 90 in spite of the fact that he smoked, drank, and never exercised.
Those who ______ the death penalty often argue that it deters crime, while those who ______ it say it is inhumane.
support / oppose
The teacher said, “You may take __ break if you have finished __ rest of __ test.”
a / the / the
What is ___ quickest way to get to ___ mall?
the / the
He is very intelligent.
He can't find a job.
(in spite of)
In spite of being very intelligent, he can't find a job.
or
In spite of his intelligence, he can't find a job.
It is important to show ___________ to those who have wronged you.
forgiveness
What is more important to you? ___ good health or ___ money?
none / none
I hope to get __ degree in __ computer science by ___end of ___ year.
a / none / the / the
rewrite these sentences using despite
Although he promised that he wouldn’t be late, he didn’t arrive until 9:00pm
Despite promising to not be late, he didn't arrive until 9:00pm
or
Despite his promise to not be late, he didn't arrive until 9:00pm