Question

11. Change the following sentences using in spite of despite (5)
Ex: He looked very scruffy, but he still got the job
In spite of his scruffy appearance, he got the job.
a) She was 85 years old, but she still lived a very active life
b) Video machines are expensive but lots of people are buying
them.
c) Her parents objected, but she still insisted on getting married.
Beethoven was deaf, but she continued composing until his
death
She is very beautiful but nobody loves her.​

Answer 1

a) Despite being 85 years old, she lived a very active life.

b) Lots of people buy Video machines despite them being expensive.

c)  She insisted on getting married, In spite of her parents objection

d) Despite being deaf, Beethoven continued composing music until his death (Beethoven was male)

e) Despite her being beautiful, nobody loved her.