I. Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets.
1. The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)
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2. I’m no better. I’ve taken the bill. (Even though)
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3. I told the absolute truth. No one would believe me. (but)
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4. He didn’t notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (though)
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...5. Jason was very tired. He leant back and closed his eyes. (because)
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...6. I’m learning English. I like learning English. (and)
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...7. You can’t speak to Tim at the moment. He’s sleeping. (so)
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...8. Nobody would recognize him. He wore glasses and false beard. (so that)
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10. Nick had nowhere to go. He slept on the park bench. (since)
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Make one sentence from two . Use the word(s) in backet in your sentences

1. We live in the same street . We hardly ever sê each other . ( DESPITE )

2. My foot was injured . I managed to walk to the nearest village . ( ALTHOUGH )

3. They have very little money . They are happing . ( IN SPITE OF )

4. I got very get in the rain . I had an rubrella . ( EVEN THOUGH )

5. I couldn't sleep . I was tired . ( DESPITE )

6. He like the sweater . He decided not to buy it . ( THOUGH )

7. I đin't get the joy . I had all the necessary qualifications . ( IN SPITE OF )

8. Nick use to smoke . He seems to be in good health . ( ALTHOUGH )

9. I had turned on the air conditioner . It was still hot in the room . ( EVEN THOUGH )

10. Laura wants to fly . She feels fraid . (IN SPITE OF THE FACT )

11. Trevor didn't notice the sign . It was right in front of him . ( EVEN THOUGH ) 

12. I'm no better . I've taken the pills . ( DESPITE THE FACT )

13. Matthew doesn't know any French . It was one of his school subject . ( THOUGH )

14. Henry's friend is a millionaire . He hate spending money .( DESPITE )

15. We couldn't get tickets . We queued for an hour . ( IN SPITE OF )

16. I'd met her twice before . I didn't recognize her . ( ALTHOUGH )

17. Laura felt unwell . She went on working . ( IN SPITE OF HIS )

18. I told the absolute truth . no one would believe me . ( EVEN THOUGH )

19. The good were never delivered . We had received the promise . ( DESPITE )

Combine the following pairs of sentences using therefore,however,or because,although, even though.

1. Thi hated going to the beach. She was afraid of high waves-> ............................................................................................................

2. I love animals. I am not ready for a pet yet-> ...........................................................................................................

3. I began to get furious and about to fight. My friends rushed and held me tight

4. I put a coin in the slot machine to get a coke. All I got was an empty cup.-> ............................................................................................................

5. The parking lot was full. We missed the first ten minutes of the film.

6. I love to wander through the park. I enjoy the early morning fresh air.

7. The baby didn’t stop crying. All the passengers on the bus looked at the mother angrily.-> ............................................................................................................

8. Some people like to talk. Tien just wants to watch TV.-> ............................................................................................................

9. she earns a lot of money,but she never wastes it (although)-> ............................................................................................................

10. Mr.An has a laptop computer, but he rarely use it (Though)-> ............................................................................................................

11. My sister doesn’t really enjoy the job, but she works very hard (Even though)_-> ...........................................................................................................

12. The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)-> ...........................................................................................................

13. I'm not better . I've taken the bill. (Eventhough)-> ...........................................................................................................

14. I told the absolute truth. No one would believe me. (but)-> ..........................................................................................................

15. He didn't notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (though)

Exercise: Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words in parentheses

1. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)
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2. They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)

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3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (although)

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4. He has a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them (even though)

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5. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy. (even though)

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6.The keyboard wasn’t working well. She tried to finish the letter (although)

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7.The forecast said it would rain. It turned out to be a beautiful day. (although)

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8.I’m no better. I’ve taken the bill. (even though)

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9. The traffic was bad. I arrived at the airport on time. (though)

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10. I didn’t get the job. I had all necessary qualifications. (though)

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11. We enjoyed the vacation. It rained a lot. (although)

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12. She felt sick. She went to work. (though)

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13. I was really tired. I couldn’t sleep. (even though)

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14. He is very rich. He isn’t happy. (although)

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15. She couldn’t answer the question. She is very intelligent. (though)

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16. He tried. He was not successful. (though)

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17. His life is hard. He determined to study well. (although)

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18. He was wise and experienced. He was not taken in. (though)

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make one sentence from two. use the word (s) in brackets in your sentences

1. They have verry little money. They are happy

In spite of.......

2. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village 

Although.......

3. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly

In spite of......

4. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other 

Despite........

5. I got very wwet in the rain. I was only out for five minutes

Even though..........