VIII. Rewrite the sentences.
1. He can play well though, he is old.
.... Þ In spite of ..........................................................................................
2. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.
.... Þ I object ..............................................................................................
3. When the Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment.
.... Þ On......................................................................................................
4. Please don’t say things like that.
.... Þ I wish you ..........................................................................................
5. I admitted it was my fault for burning the toast.
.... Þ I took the blame ................................................................................
6. She’s pleased to be going away on holiday soon.
.... Þ She’s looking ....................................................................................
7. They took away his passport so that he wouldn’t leave the country.
.... Þ They prevented .................................................................................
8. Eventually he managed to make her answer the question.
.... Þ Eventually..........................................................................................
9. I am fond of my nephew although he behaves terribly.
.... Þ I am fond of my nephew in ...............................................................
10. The south of England is drier than the north.
Þ There is not
1.In spite of being old, he can play well.
2.I object to unfair criticism.
3.On being asked about the strike, the Minister declined to comment.
4.I wish you wouldn't say things like that.
5.I took the blame for burning the toast.
6.She's looking forward to going away on holiday soon.
7.They prevented him from leaving the country by taking away his passport.
8.Eventually, he succeeded in making her answer the question.
9.I am fond of my nephew in spite of his terrible behavior.
10.There is less rainfall in the south of England than in the north.
