Rewrite the following sentences:

1.I couldn’t do the test although it wasn’t difficult.                         

In spite of ……………………………………….……………………………..…

2.Although he got up early, he was late for the first train.               

In spite of ……………………………………….……………………………..…

3.Although English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.           

Despite ……………………………………………….………………..……

4.Although he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer.     

Despite ………………………………………………………….…………

5.Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.    

Despite ………………………………………………………….……..….…

6.Although Mai didn’t speak English well, she decided to live in London

In spite of……………………………….………………………………….…...

7.Although he is sick, he goes to school.                                

In spite of ………………………………………………………………………

8.Although Lan was tired, she did all her homework carefully.   

Despite …………………………………………………….……………………

9.Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty.           

Although …………………………………………………..……………………

10.They worked very hard although they were old.                                  

In spite of ……………………………………………………………………...

11.Peter didn’t go to school yesterday because he was sick.           

Because of ……………………………………….……………………………

12.Mary went to bed early because she felt tired.                          

  Because of ………………………………………………………………….…

13.She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.      

Because of ……………………………………………………………..…..……

14.John succeeded in his exam because he worked hard.                         

Because of…………………………………………………………………………

15.She stayed at home because her mother was sick.                      

Because of …………………………………………………………………….…

16.I like him because his father is kind to me.                        

Because of ………………………….………………………………….…………

17.I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.                   

Because of…………………………………………………………………….……

Rewrite the following sentences so that the meanings stay the same. (6 pts)

41. I couldn’t do the test although it wasn’t difficult.                      

->In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………….

42. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.     

->Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………

43. Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.                   

->Although ………………………………………………………………………………………..

44. Listening to music is more interesting than watching TV.

->I  prefer…………………………………………………………………………………………..

45.You shouldn’t eat too much candy.

->You’d…………………………………………………………………………………………….

46. She likes to play the guitar.

->She is in………………………………………………………………………………………….

47. Shall we go to the zoo?      

->Let's  ……………………………………………………………………………………………!

48.Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.   

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….

49.How heavy is the chicken?

->What……………………….…………………………………………………………………….?

50.It isn’t important for you to finish the work today.

->You don’t………………………………………………………………………………………...

Rewrite the following sentences so that the meanings stay the same. (6 pts)

41. I couldn’t do the test although it wasn’t difficult.                      

->In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………….

42. She didn’t go to the circus with Betty because she had a bad cold.     

->Because of ………………………………………………………………………………………

43. Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.                   

->Although ………………………………………………………………………………………..

44. Listening to music is more interesting than watching TV.

->I  prefer…………………………………………………………………………………………..

45.You shouldn’t eat too much candy.

->You’d…………………………………………………………………………………………….

46. She likes to play the guitar.

->She is in………………………………………………………………………………………….

47. Shall we go to the zoo?      

->Let's  ……………………………………………………………………………………………!

48.Although my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.   

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….

49.How heavy is the chicken?

->What……………………….…………………………………………………………………….?

50.It isn’t important for you to finish the work today.

->You don’t………………………………………………………………………………………...

Exercise 9: Rewrite these following sentences using given words.

46. Mary doesn’t work in this company any more.

® Mary used…………………………………………………………………………

47. Although he overslept, Mike wasn’t late for work.

® In spite of………………………………………………………………………….

48. What is the distance between Vinh and Ha Noi city?

® How……………………………………………………………………………….?

49. I am interested in your plan.

® I found……………………………………………………………………………..

Exercise 9: Rewrite these following sentences using given words.

46. Mary doesn’t work in this company any more. 

Mary used…………………………………………………………………………

47. Although he overslept, Mike wasn’t late for work. 

In spite of………………………………………………………………………….

48. What is the distance between Vinh and Ha Noi city?  How……………………………………………………………………………….?

49. I am interested in your plan. 

I found……………………………………………………………………………..

50. I often rode a tricycle when I was small.  I………….………………………………………………………………………… 

. Rewrite the sentence, using the words given so that it has the same meaning to the first one:

1.  I couldn’t sleep. I was tired (in spite of)

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

3.  What is the distance from here to the city center? (How far)

4.  The distance between Ha Tinh and Ho Chi Minh city is about 1,000 km. ( It's)

5. Vietnam is a small country but it has many festivals during the year. (although)

6. My father lived in small village when he was a child. (used to).

7. My uncle drove carelessly some years ago, but now he doesn't.  (used to)

8. Although she is so young, she performs excellently.   (despite)

9. Her behaviour annoyed her teachers. (found)

10. I feel very relaxed when I see a romantic comedy. (seeing)

V. Rewrite the sentence, using the words given so that it has the same meaning to the first one:

1.  I couldn’t sleep. I was tired (in spite of)

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

3.  What is the distance from here to the city center? (How far)

4.  The distance between Ha Tinh and Ho Chi Minh city is about 1,000 km. ( It's)

5. Vietnam is a small country but it has many festivals during the year. (although)

6. My father lived in small village when he was a child. (used to).

7. My uncle drove carelessly some years ago, but now he doesn't.  (used to)

8. Although she is so young, she performs excellently.   (despite)

9. Her behaviour annoyed her teachers. (found)

10. I feel very relaxed when I see a romantic comedy. (seeing)

VI. Rewrite these following sentences using given words.

36. What is the distance between Vinh and Ho Chi Minh city?

 ⇒ How……………………………………………...……….?

 37. I walked to school when I was a student.

 ⇒ I used to ……......................…………………….…………

 38. Although they are short, they still love playing sports.

 ⇒ In spite of…………………………………………………

 39. The distance from Ha Noi to Hai Phong is about 100 km

 ⇒ It is about……………………............................................

 40. Let’s go swimming.

 ⇒  What  ...............................................................................?