Rewrite the following sentences as directed
This morning I got up late so I didn’t have time for breakfast. (BECAUSE)
Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the first one.
Mr Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.
A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr Ba was late for the meeting.
B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr Ba was late for the meeting.
C. Mr Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact that he took a taxi.
D. Mr Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi.
Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the first one.
Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert
A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.
B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
D. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldn’t catch it.
Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the first one.
Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.
A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
C. Sue wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill.
D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.
Choose a, b, c or d to complete these sentences.
He is tired, _________ he has to stay up late.
a. therefore
b. so
c. and
d. but
Choose a, b, c or d to complete these sentences.
I used to_________ up late when I was a child.
a. getting
b. got
c. get
d. to get
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given.
1.Fortunately, the motorcyclist was wearing protective clothing, so he got away with minor injuries.
(injured) The motorcyclist_________________________________________________ had he not been wearing protective clothing.
He / used/ get up/ late/ when/ child.
→ ____________________________________.
This morning I got up late so I didn’t have time for breakfast. (BECAUSE)