LINKING WORDS

Rewrite the following sentences starting as suggested.

1. Although he was kind, he liked to gossip.
In spite of ______________________________________________________________________
In spite of his ___________________________________________________________________
2. Although he was good-natured, he was always quarrelling with his brothers.
In spite of ______________________________________________________________________
3. Although they have booked rooms for 2 weeks, they left early.
Despite ________________________________________________________________________
4. Despite being responsible for the environmental destruction, the industrialised nations dont take
effective measures to avoid it.
Although _______________________________________________________________________
5. Despite his concern about the childrens safety, nothing was done to free them.
Although _______________________________________________________________________
6. He didnt tell me what he had done, but I knew it, though.
In spite of ______________________________________________________________________
7. The pay was not good but he took the job.
_____________________________________; however, ________________________________
8. Even if you ring the bell again and again, no one will answer.
However _______________________________________________________________________
9. Though he is rich, he has made his money honestly.
However _______________________________________________________________________
No matter ______________________________________________________________________
10. He has got a lot of cars but he is going to buy another.
No matter ______________________________________________________________________
11. Although he is a learned man, his opinions are always controversial.
However _______________________________________________________________________
No matter ______________________________________________________________________