This ESL writing exercise introduces students to the correct usage of “Regardless of”. After reading the sample sentences, students practice rewriting several sentences using this transition.
Sentence Pattern:
Regardless of [noun/phrase], [sentence]
[sentence], regardless of [noun/phrase]
**Note: When you say “Regardless of [something]” it means that you don’t care about [something], or that [something] will not affect your behavior.
Examples:
Rewrite each of the following sentences using “regardless of”. (This first one is done for you.)
1. The final result of this tennis match is not important. Both players played very well.
Answer: Regardless of the result of this tennis match, both players should be proud.
2. My mom will buy me any bicycle that I want. She said she doesn’t care about the price.
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3. Anyone can attend this class. Age doesn’t matter.
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4. I like all dogs – little dogs, big dogs, etc. – I don’t care about their size.
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5. Everyone should be treated equally. It shouldn’t matter what race or religion they are.
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6. Jack’s parents want him to study law. They don’t care that his dream is to study art.
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