"Using 'Despite' and 'Having' Sentence Structures in IELTS Writing Task 1: Practice Exercises"
In order to use a variety of sentence structure in the exam, You can join two sentences with DESPITE OR HAVING
TIP: If you use the Having Structure, you need the past participle (e.g Having fallen)
Choose the correct form of each verb.
1. Despite falling/ fall sharply to just above $ 40,000, the figure then rose in 2010.
2. Having remained/ remaining stable at $ 55,000, income then rose sharply in 2008.
Answers:
- Despite falling sharply to just above $ 40,000, the figure then rose in 2010.
- Having remained stable at $ 55,000, income then rose sharply in 2008.
Rewrite these sentences using the words in the bracket.
1. There was a steady decline to $ 80,000, and then income recovered to $ 90,000 in 2004. (Despite)
2. Earnings dropped sharply to just over $ 60,000, but then rose slightly. (Having)
- Despite a steady decline to $80,000, income recovered to $90,000 in 2004.
- Having dropped sharply to just over $60,000, earnings then rose slightly.