In spite / Despite
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
Directions : Rewrite the given sentences, using 'in spite of' or 'despite' as in the example: | |||||
Although he was ill, he came to class. | |||||
In spite of/ despite his illness, he came to class. | |||||
In spite of/ despite the fact that he was ill, he came to class. | |||||
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Answers and Explanations :
Please note that despite and in spite of can be used interchangeably as long as you don't mix them up as 'despite of' or 'in spite'.
1.Even though he did not have his parents' approval, he married the girl he loved.
Despite the lack of his parents' approval/
In spite of his parents' disapproval, he married the girl he loved.
2.Although he was cautious, he hurt himself.
Despite the caution, he hurt himself.
3.He rode his bike to Pattaya without listening to the warning.
He rode his bike to Pattaya, despite the warning.
4.Although the weather forecast predicts heavy rain, they decided to go on a picnic anyway.
Despite the weather forecast, they decided to go on a picnic anyway.
5.There was a heavy storm, but they safely returned.
Despite the heavy storm, they safely returned.
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