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despite vs spite Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:42 am  despite vs spite
 

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #49 "Speaking: Political Party", question 10

In ......... of the terrible weather you have come along tonight, ladies and gentlemen, and I should like to thank all four of you for coming.

(a) spite
(b) despite
(c) view
(d) spiteful

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #49 "Speaking: Political Party", answer 10

In spite of the terrible weather you have come along tonight, ladies and gentlemen, and I should like to thank all four of you for coming.

Correct answer: (a) spite

Your answer was: incorrect
In despite of the terrible weather you have come along tonight, ladies and gentlemen, and I should like to thank all four of you for coming.
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hi,
why not despite here.
thanks for all your support.

Scotty
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despite vs spite Wed Oct 31, 2007 7:48 am  despite vs spite
 

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In spite of = despite. Don't confuse them.

In spite of the bad weather, you came.
Despite the bad weather, you came.

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