Style Selector

Students read each sentence and label its tone as formal, neutral, or casual. Then they choose whether despite or in spite of fits the sentence best, based on tone. The worksheet reinforces stylistic awareness-despite is more formal, while in spite of fits everyday speech. This activity builds advanced control over tone, contrast, and vocabulary selection in academic writing.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Tone Identification (formal vs. casual)

English Language Arts – Choosing Appropriate Contrast Connectors

English Language Arts – Vocabulary & Style Awareness

English Language Arts – Writing for Different Audiences

This worksheet is part of our despite vs. in spite of worksheets collection.