Since we had a lot of difficulties, we decided to sell the house
Since we had a lot of difficulties, we decided to sell the house
Rewrite
Be sure to get home at 9.00
-> Don't.......
Do you like to drink milk
-> You.......
I can't afford to buy the house
-> The house......
She couldn't go to school because it rained heavily
-> She couldn't........
Although she had a lot of difficult, she managed to sell the house
-> In spite of.........
Exercise 4: Complete the sentences with because/ because of.
1. I went home early I was feeling unwell.
2. We decided not to go out for a meal we were simply too tired.
3. I couldn’t get to sleep the noise.
4. He only accepted the job the salary, which was very high.
5. Sarah can’t climb up the tree her fear of heights.
6. his age, John was not hired he had the necessary qualifications.
7. Mary came to class late her motorbike had a puncture.
8. Sandy didn’t go to school yesterday she was sick.
9. She went to bed early her tiredness.
10. I couldn’t do the test it was too difficult.
A lot of fish died due to the polluted water.
A. The polluted water made a lot of fish die.
B. A lot of fish died thanks to the polluted water.
C. Because a lot of fish died, the water was polluted.
D. Although the water was polluted, a lot of fish died
Ex1: Rewrite the following sentences so that the second sentence means exactly the same as the sentence before it:
1. Although she was not beautiful, she took part in a beauty contest.
-> She wasn't beautiful but .................................................................
2. It was raining, so we decided to postpone our camping.
-> Since .............................................................................
3. She wants them to sing a song.
-> She suggests they ....................
4. She couldn't come to class because of her illness.
-> As ........................................................................
5. She couldn't join us because she was busy.
-> She was busy, so ........................................
6. Because of having a lot of difficulties, she managed to sell the house.
-> As .........................................................................................................
7. Shall we go to the cinema tonight ?
-> What about ....................................
8. They requested us to leave the place at once.
-> They suggested we ......................................
9. I stay at home because it is raining.
-> As ...................................................
10. She was tired and therefore wanted to go home.
-> She wanted to go home because ..........................
Ex2: Complete the sentences using and / but / so / or / because:
1. I like Linda very much ............... I don't like her brother.
2. I'd like to live somewhere by the Mediterranean ............. I love the Sun.
3. We enjoy learning English ............. we find it very difficult.
4. I can't go out tonight ............ I am short of money.
5. She went to the theatre last night .................. had a wonderful time.
6. They can't walk home ............... it is very dark.
7. Would you like to drink milk ............. coffee ?
8. It's raining heavily, .................... I can't go out.
9. He did the tests well ............. I did, too.
10. His life was hard .............. he studied very well.
Ex3: Use connectives to combine each pair of the sentences:
1. He is very tired. He has to finish his homework. (but)
-> ............................................................................
2. The room is very small. It's quite comfortable. (although)
-> ..........................................................................
3. They went for a walk. The weather was bad. (but)
-> ......................................................................
4. Our teacher didn't arrive late. The traffic was terrible. (although)
-> .....................................................................................
5. I like watching TV. I like going to the cinema. (and)
-> .........................................................................
6. She wears glasses. She wants to see better. (because)
-> ...................................................................
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I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. I couldn't eat ______ I was very hungry.
A. Even though B. in spite C. Despite. D. in spite the fact that
2. In spite __________ , the baseball game was not cancelled .
A.The rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
3. _________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. in spite of C. despite D. although
4. __________ ,he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. although to be tired
C. in spite being tired D. despite tired
5. The children slept well, despite __________ .
A. It was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
6. ______________ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. in spite B. even though C. in spite of D. despite of
7. We were the better team _____________ we lost the match.
A. so B. and C. but D. because
8. Keith decided to give up his job I advised him not to give up it
A. Because B. however C. although D. since
II. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 1-5
The large movement of earth under the water causes a very large and powerful tsunami. The tsunami was called the Asian Tsunami in most of the world. It was called the Boxing Day Tsunami in England, Australia, South Africa and Canada because it happened on the holiday they call Boxing Day. The tsunami caused a lot of damage to countries such as Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
Waves as high as 30m killed many people and damaged or destroyed a lot of buildings and other properties. Over 225,000 people died or were not found after the Tsunami, The wave traveled as far away as South Africa (8000km) where as many as 8 people died because of high water caused by the wave. Because of how much damage was caused and the number of people the earthquake affected, over 7 billion was donated to help the survivors and rebuild the areas damaged.
1. Why was the tsunami called the Boxing Day Tsunami in England?
A. Because it happened when people were boxing.
B. Because it happened when people were collecting boxes
C. Because it happened on Boxing Day
D. Because it destroyed a lot of boxes
2. How high were the waves?
A. Thirteen meters B. Eighteen meters
C. Thirty meters D. Two hundred and twenty-five meters
3. What were some people in South Africa killed by?
A. Earthquake B. High water C. High wind D. Property
4. What does the word "survivors' in line 11 mean?
A. houses that aren't destroyed
B. offices that are being built.
C. people that are dead
D. people that are left alive
5. Which of the following is NOT true?
A nly
in Asia the tsunami was called Asian Tsunami.
B. The tsunami caused a lot of damage to Indonesia.
C. Many people died because of the high waves
D. A lot of money was raised to help people.
III. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1. They have just sold that old house.
That old house____________________________________________
2. In spite of the bad weather, they had a wonderful holiday.
Although __________________________________________
3.They will build a new mall here.
A new mall _________________________________
4. Unless he takes these pills, he won't be better.
If _______________________________________
Give the correct form of the word in capital letters given to complete the sentences.
1. The child should be punished because of his bad ........... BEHAVE
2. His parents are very ........... of him. PRIDE
3. We've decided to interview the best six ......... for the job. APPLY
4. Our main ......... to export are rice, coffe and rubber. PRODUCE
5. The .......... of this town are very friendly. RESIDE
6. Many rural areas in Viet Nam have been .......... in the last few years. URBAN
7. She received a lot of ........ from her parents. BRAVE
8. These shoes are smart, but they are very .......... COMFORT
9. This temple was built by the local .......... over 100 years ago. INHABIT
10. Angkor Wat was ........... built to honor a Hindu God. ORIGIN
Choose the best answer
21. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although
22. _____________, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work
23. He went to work _____________ his headache.
A. despite B. although C. because D. because of
24. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
25. Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard.
A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though
26. Tom went to work despite _______.
A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well
27. Though _______, they are good friends.
A. their sometimes quarrel B. to have a quarrel sometimes C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes
28. Despite _______, we arrived on time.
A. the traffic B. of the traffic C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic
29. ___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat.
A. In case B. But C. Even if D. Although
30. __________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games
A. Despite B. Although C. Despite of D. Although
31. __________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because
32. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast.
A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite
33. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
34. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury.
A. because of B. despite C. though D. because
35. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise
A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of
36. ___________ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.
A. Because of B. Because C. Despite D. Though
37. ___________ having little money, they are happy.
A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. Because
38. ____________ she was not well, she still went to work.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
39. We are going to have a picnic _____________ the bad weather.
A. because B. despite C. although D. because of
40. __________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. Because of B. Because C. Though D. Despite
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1. I went home early ________ I was feeling unwell
2. we decided not to go out for a meal _________ we were simply too tired
3. I coulden't get to seep _______ the noise
4. he only accepted the job _________ the salary , which was very high
5. sarah can't climb up the tree _________ her fear of heights
6. __________ his age , john was not hired ___________ he had the necessary qualifications
7. mary came to class late ________ her motorbike had a puncture
