Rewrite the following sentences so that the second sentence mean the same as the first one.

1. Scientists have invented new devices to help people live a longer life.

New devices have been invented to help people live a longer life by scientists.

2. The man had a broken leg. He tried to save his wife.

In spite of the man's broken leg, he tried to save his wife.

3. The rescue workers evacuated the villagers in the raged flood to the safe place last night.

The villagers in the raged flood were evacuated to the safe place by teh rescue workers last night.

7. Did they give food to home less people last year?

Was food given to homeless people last year?

8. Although the weather was bad, the football match was not cancelled.

Despite the bad weather, the football match was not cancelled.

9. The tortoise was running. The hate was sleeping. ( while)

While the tortoise was running, the hate was sleeping.

10. The girl worked hard. Her stepmother wasn't happy. (Although)

Although the girl worked hard, her stepmother wasn't happy.

1.although he is wealthy , he is not spoiled (despite)

Despite his wealth, he is not spoiled.

2.despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job (though)

Though he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.

3 in spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday (although )

Although prices are high, my roomates go to the movies every Saturday

4 even though she had a poor memory , she told interesting stories to the children (despite)

Despite having poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children

5 in spite of their poverty, they are very generous (although)

Although they are poor, they are very generous

1. Mary doesn’t go to school because she is ill
=>Because of her illness ,Mary doesn’t go to school.
2. Our guests arrived late because of the heavy rain
=>Because it rained heavily, Our guests arrived late.
3. Because of my friend’s absence, I have to copy the lesson for him
=>Because my friend is absent .I have to copy the lesson for him
4. This boy is ignorant because he is lazy
=>Because of his laziness,This boy is ignorant.
5. My friend was absent because of his illness
=>Because my friend was ill,he was absent .
6. As he has behaved badly, he must be punished
=>Because of his bad behaivior,he must be punished.
7. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job
=>In spite of having a good salary,he was unhappy in his job.
8. We went out in spite of the rain
=>Although it rained,we went out.
9. Though he was poor, he wasn’t always unhappy
=>Despite being poor.he wasn’t always unhappy
10. The little boy crossed the street although the traffic was heavy
=>In spite of heavy traffic,The little boy crossed the street.
11. She decided to accept the job although the salary was low
=>Despite low salary,She decided to accept the job.
12. Although he had a bad cold, William still went to work
=>In spite of having a bad cold,William still went to work
13. Life is short, yet we still waste a lot of time
=>Though life is short,we still waste a lot of time.
14. In spite of all my careful plans, a lot of things went wrong
=>Although my plans were careful,a lot of things went wrong...
15. In spite of his age, Mr. Bensons runs seven miles before breakfast
=>Although Mr.benson is ols,he runs seven miles before breakfast
16. In spite of the bad weather, the pilot will bring the plane down safely
=>Though the weather is bad,the pilot will bring the plane down safely
17. Cars cause pollution but people still want them
=>Although Cars cause pollution , people still want them
18. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car
=>In spite of his broken leg,he managed to get out of the car
19. They got wet to the skin because of heavy rain
=>It rained heavily so They got wet to the skin
20. Not having enough money, I didn’t buy the computer
=>Because I don't have enough money, I didn’t buy the computer
21. The joke was funny, but no one laughed
=>Although The joke was funny,no one laughed
22. The café was crowded, but we found a table
=>Although The café was crowded, we found a table
23. Since he was careless, Tim lost his job
=>Because of his careless ness, Tim lost his job
24. She was seriously ill but she enjoyed life very much
=>Although She was seriously ill , she enjoyed life very much
25. He crashed his car although he drove carefully
=>Despite driving carefully, He crashed his car
26. Although the weather was very hot, they continued playing football
=>In spite of hot weather,they continued playing football

1. In spite of the fact that Mary was sick, she didn't tired.

2. Despite having little money, they  leave the meeting until it ended.

3. In spite of living in the same street, we rarely see each other.

4. Despite the heavy traffic, we got there on time. 

5. Although my foot was hurt, I managed to walk to the nearest village.

6. Although we had planned to walk right around the lake, the heavy rain made this impossible.

7. How many people attend Burning Man in 2015?

1. In spite of  being sick , Mary didn't tired .                                                                                                                                                         2. Despite having little money , they leave the meeting until it ended .                                                                                                               3 . In spite of living in the same street , we rarely see each other                                                                                                                       4. Despite the heavy traffic , we got there on time                                                                                                                                              5. Although my foot was hurt , I managed to walk to the nearest village                                                                                                              6. Although we had phanned to walk right round the lake , the heavy rain made this impossible

Bài 1 : Combine the sentences.Use the words in brackets

1.The new restaurant looks good.It seems to have few customes (however)

The new restaurant looks good, however, it seems to have few customers

2.We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon.We could not afford the fee (however)

We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon, however, we could not afford the fee

3.Mary was sick.She didn't leave the meeting until it ended(despite)

Despite being sick, Mary didn't leave the meeting until it ended

4.We live in the same street.We rarely see each other (in spite of)

In spite of living in the same street, we rarely see each other

5.I couldn't sleep.I was tired (in spite of)

in spite of being tired, i couldn't sleep

6. They have little money.They are happy (despite)

despite having little money, they are happy

7.My foot was hurt.I managed to walk to the nearest village (although)

although my foot was hurt, I managed to walk to the nearest village

8.I've been too busy to answer by email.I'll do it soon (nevertheless)

I've been too busy to answer by email, nevertheless, i'll do it soon

9.We had planned to walk right round the lake.The heavy rain made this impossible (although)

Although we had planned to walk right round the lake, the heavy rain made this impossible

10.I got very wet in the rain.I had an umbrella (although)

Although i had an umbrella , i got very wet in the rain

11.It was a comedy.Almost audience fell asleep (although)

although it was a comedy, almost audience fell asleep

12.The film was made twenty years ago.Many people enjoyed it (however)

the film was made twenty years ago, however, many people enjoyed it

13.This is his first role.His acting is exsellent. (nevertheless)

this is his first role, nevertheless, his acting is excellent

14.In spite of having to work the next day, Tom watched films on DVD till midnight (even though)

Tom watched films on DVD till midnight even though he had to work the next day

15.I'm frightened by horror films. However,I enjoy watching them (despite)

Despite being frightened by horror films, i enjoy watching them

16. This is his first role. His acting is exsellent (although)

Although this is his first role, his acting is excellent

Bài 1 : Combine the sentences.Use the words in brackets

1.The new restaurant looks good.It seems to have few customes (however)

=>The new restaurant looks good;however,it seems to have few customes

2.We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon.We could not afford the fee (however)

=>We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon;however,we could not afford the fee

3.Mary was sick.She didn't leave the meeting until it ended(despite)

=>Despite Mary's sickness,she didn't leave the meeting until it ended

4.We live in the same street.We rarely see each other (in spite of)

=>In spite of living in the same street,we rarely see each other

5.I couldn't sleep.I was tired (in spite of)

=>In spite of I was tired,I couldn't sleep

6. They have little money.They are happy (despite)

=>Despite having little money,they are happy

7.My foot was hurt.I managed to walk to the nearest village (although)

=>Although my foot was hurt,I managed to walk to the nearest village

8.I've been too busy to answer by email.I'll do it soon (nevertheless)

=>I've been too busy to answer by email;nevertheless,I'll do it soon

9.We had planned to walk right round the lake.The heavy rain made this impossible (although)

=>Although the heavy rain made this impossible,we had planned to walk right round the lake.

10.I got very wet in the rain.I had an umbrella (although)

=>although I had an umbrella,I got very wet in the rain

11.It was a comedy.Almost audience fell asleep (although)

=>Although it was a comedy,almost audience fell asleep

12.The film was made twenty years ago.Many people enjoyed it (however)

=>The film was made twenty years ago;however,many people enjoyed it

13.This is his first role.His acting is exsellent. (nevertheless)

=>This is his first role;nevertheless,his acting is exsellent.

14.In spite of having to work the next day, Tom watched films on DVD till midnight (even though)

=>even though Tom had to work the next day,he watched films on DVD till midnight

15.I'm frightened by horror films. However,I enjoy watching them (despite)

=>despite being frightened by horror films,I enjoy watching them

16. This is his first role. His acting is exsellent (although)

=>although this is his first role, his acting is exsellent

Bài 2: Viết lại câu với nghĩa không đổi

1,Although Tom was poor, he studied very well

In spite of being poor, he studied very well

2,Mary went to school although she was sick

In spite of being sick, mary went to school

3,Although the weather was bad, she want to school on time

Despite the bad weather, she want to school on time

4, My mother wants to buy that house although she doesn't have enough money

In spite of not having enough money,my mother wants to buy that house

5, Tom tries his best to play soccer although his leg was injured

Despite tom's injured leg, he tries his best to play soccer

6.Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad

Despite tom's bad grades, he was admitted to the university

7.Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a succesful woman

Despite her physical handicap, she has become a succesful woman

8,In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job

Although tom's salary was good, he gave up his job

9.Though he had not finshed the paper, he went to sleep

In spite of not having finished the paper, he went to sleep

10. In spite of the high prices, ny daughter insists on going to the movies

Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies

11. I went to school although it rained heavily

Despite the heavy rain, i went to school

12. Since he was careless, Tom lost game

Because of tom's carelessness, he lost game

13.Although she behaves well, no one loves her

Despite her good behaviour, no one loves her

14.Despite of the cold weather, the crops are good this year

Because the weather is cold, the crops are good this year

15.Nick is often punished because he is lazy

Because of nick's laziness, he is often punished

16.We bought the house though its rooms were smalle

We bought the house though despite smaller rooms

17.Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city

In spite of narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city

18. Because he hot up early, he wasn't late for the first train

Because of getting up early, he wasn't late for the first train

III.

1. Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because of the cheapness, many people began to wearing jeans.

2. Since he was careless, Tom lost the game.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's carelessness, he lost the game.

3. Although she behaves well, no one loves her.

\(\Rightarrow\) Despite behaving well, no one loves her.

4. Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because the weather is cold, thr crops are late this year.

5. Mary was worried because Tom was late.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's lateness, Mary was worried.

6. Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because of Tom's bad leg, he walked slowly.

7. I came here because I want the English course.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because of wanting the English course, I came here.

8. I went to school although it was hot

\(\Rightarrow\) Despite the hot weather, I went to school.

9. Because of the dust in the room, I can't go in.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because there is the dust in the room, I can't go in.

10. Because of too much smoke, we have to wear masks.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because there is too much smole, we have to wear masks.

Good luck!

II/ Rewrite these sentences, using because:

1. Due to the cold weather, we stayed home.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because the weather was cold, we stayed home.

2. Most people hear jogging is a good exercise, so they begin to jog.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because most people hear jogging is a good exercise, they begin to jog.

3. People like to live in this country because of it's healthy climate.

\(\Rightarrow\) People like to live in this country because the climate is healthy.

4. A computer can be used for various purposes, so it becomes very popular now a days.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because a computer can be used for various purposes, it becomes very popular now a days.

5. Stacey retired in 1987, partly because of ill health.

\(\Rightarrow\) Stacey retired in 1987, partly because she was ill.

6. We were late for the meeting due to the heavy traffic.

\(\Rightarrow\) We were late for the meeting because the traffic was heavy.

7. Harry had to stay in hospital because of his broken leg.

\(\Rightarrow\) Harry had to stay in hospital because his leg was broken.

8. Our leader couldn't attend the meeting, so it was canceled.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because our leader couldn't attend the meeting, it was canceled.

9. The young couple decided not to the buy the house because of it's dilapidated condition.

\(\Rightarrow\) The young couple decided not to the buy the house because the condition was dilapidated.

10. I always enjoyed mathematics in high school, so I decided to major in it in college.

\(\Rightarrow\) Because I always enjoyed mathematics in high school, I decided to major in it in college.

Good luck!

I/ Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets:

1. Mary came to class late. Her motorbike had a puncture. ( Because).

-> Mary came to class late because her motorbike has a puncture.

2. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health. ( although).

-> Although Nick used to smoke, he seems to be in good health.

3. We couldn't get tickets. We queued for an hour. ( in spite of).

-> In Spite of queuing for an hour/ the fact that we queued for an hour, we couldn't get tickets.

4. She earned her living by selling newspaper. She got a B. A. degree. ( even though).

-> Even though she got a B.A degree, she earned her living by selling newspaper.

5. I enjoy the fim. The story was silly. (in spite of).

-> In the of the fact that the story was silly, i enjoy the film.

6. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. ( despite).

-> Despise the fact that we live in the same street, we hardly see each other

7. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. ( although).

-> Although my foot was injured , I managed to walk to the nearest village.

8. They have very little money. They are happy. ( in spite of).

-> In spite of having very litle money/ the fact that they have very little money, they are happy.

9. I couldn't sleep. I was tired. ( despite).

-> Despite being tired/ tiredness/ the fact that I was tired, I couldn't sleep.

10. I didn't get the job. I had all the necessary qualifications. ( in spite of).

-> In spite of having all the necessary qualifications, I didn't get the job.

11. Laura wants to play. She feels afraid. ( in spite of the fact that).

-> In spite of the fact that Laura feels afraid, she wants to play.

12. I'm no better. I' ve taken the pills. ( despite the fact).

-> Despite the fact that I've taken the pills, I'm no better.

13. Henry's friend is a millionaire. He hates spendng money. ( despite).

-> Despite being a millionaire, Henry's friend hates spending money.

14. I' d met her twice before. I didn't recognize her. ( although).

-> Although I'd met her twice before, I didn't recognize her.

15. The good were never delivered. We had received the promise. ( despite).

-> Despite we had received the promised, the good were never delivered.

16. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. ( in spite of).

-> In spite of taking many pictures, the sky was cloudy.

17. We understand him in spite of his strong accent. ( although).

-> Although his accent is strong, we understand him.

18. Although he is healthy, he is not spoiled. ( despite).

-> Despite the fact that he is healthy, he isn't spoiled.

19. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. (although).

-> Although the prices is high, my roomated go to the movies every Saturday.

20. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. ( despite).

-> Despite having a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children.

21. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (although).

-> Although they are poor, they are very generous.

22. Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. ( Despite)

-> Despite having been absent drewuently, he has manages to pass the test.

23. In spite of Lee's Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (Although)

-> Although Lee was sad at losing the contest, she manages to smile.

24. My friend ate the chocolate cake even thugh she was on a diet. (Despite)

-> Despite the fact that she was on a diet, my friend ate the chocolate cake.

25. In spite of headache, he enjoy the film. (Although)

-> Although he has a headache, he enjoys the film.

1. Cars are a big waste of money although you do need one if you live in the country.

=> Despite being a big waste of money, you do need one if you live in the country.

2. Although she lost her way twice, she arrived safely.

=> Despite losing the way twice, she arrived safely.

3. Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.

=> Despite not wanting to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end. ( want hiếm khi dùng vs đuôi +ing lắm e à )
4. although they didn't have time to visit El Prado.

=> Despite not having time to visit El Prado, they visited Madrid.
5. Although it was raining, we decided to go anyway.

=> Despite the rain, we decided to go anyway.
6. Although it was only the first time they met, they made friends immediately.

=> Despite meeting each other for the first time, they made friends immediately. (Do ở đây dùng danh - động từ nên 2 MĐ phải cùng CN, để they làm CN nhé! )

7. Although it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned

=> Despite the heavy rain, we played the match as planned

8. Although my doctor had told me to stay in bed I went to work

=> Despite having been told to stay in bed I went to work. ( Tương tự phải cùng CN nên ta để I làm cn nhé!)

9. Although I had practised for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.

=> Despite having practised for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.

10. The weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.

=> Despite the bad weather, we enjoyed our trip.
11. John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town.

=> Despite living in the same town, John rarely sees Paul.

12. The little boy ran out of the house although it started raining.

=> Despite the rain, the little boy ran out of the house

13. My mother bought me some story books although I didn't enjoy reading book at all.

=> Despite not enjoying reading book at all, I was bought some story books by my mother.

14. My parents are going to plant a lot of flowers in the garden although the soil there is not fertile.

=> Despite not having the fertile soil, the garden is going to be planted a lot of flowers.

15. Although it snowed, they didn't wear enough heavy clothes to keep themselves warm.

=> Despite of the snow, they didn't wear enough heavy clothes to keep themselves warm.

16. She still cried for food although her father gave her some bread.

=> Despite being given some bread by her father , she still cried for food.

17. My classmates waited for the teacher outside although it got cold and dark.

=> Despite the cold and darkness, my classmates waited for the teacher outside.

C thấy thực sự là bài này một số chỗ nó ko bình thường lắm đâu!

Viết lại câu sử dụng In spite of/ Despite:

1. Cars are a big waste of money although you do need one if you live in the country.

=> In spite of wasting a lot of money, you do need one if you live in the country.

2. Although she lost her way twice, she arrived safely.

=> Despite losing the way twice, she arrived safely.

3. Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.

=> In spite of not wanting to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end.
4. They visited Madrid although they didn't have time to visit El Prado.
=> Despite not having time to visit El Prado , they visited Madrid.
5. Although it was raining, we decided to go anyway.
=> In spite of raining, we decided to go anyway.
6. Although it was only the first time they met, they made friends immediately.

=> Despite meeting at the first time, they made friends immediately.

7. Although it was raining heavily, we played the match as planned

=> In spite of raining heavily, we played the match as planned.

8. Although my doctor had told me to stay in bed I went to work

=> Despite my doctor’s advise to stay in bed, I went to work

9. Although I had practiced for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.

=> In spite of practicing for hours on end, my first golf ball ended up in the trees.

10. The weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.

=> Despite the bad weather, we enjoyed our trip.

11. John rarely sees Paul although they live in the same town.

=> In spite of living in the same town, John rarely sees Paul.

12. The little boy ran out of the house although it started raining.

=> Despite starting raining, the little boy ran out of the house

13. My mother bought me some story books although I didn't enjoy reading book at all.

=> In spite of my not enjoy reading book at all, my mother bought me some story books

14. My parents are going to plant a lot of flowers in the garden although the soil there is not fertile.

=> Despite the not fertile soil, my parents are going to plant a lot of flowers in the garden

15. Although it snowed, they didn't wear enough heavy clothes to keep themselves warm.

=> In spite of snowing, they didn't wear enough heavy clothes to keep themselves warm.

16. She still cried for food although her father gave her some bread.

=> Despite giving her some bread, she still cried for food

17. My classmates waited for the teacher outside although it got cold and dark.

=> In spite of cold and dark, my classmates waited for the teacher outside

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