Viết lại câu => Even though He tried to study hard, he got bad marks for the exam. 7. He was tired. He asked his teacher for early leave yesterday. => Since 8. They are really hard – working, but they earn very little. => Although
*Practice: Complete the sentences with “because/as/since, if, unless, when, so”.1. We decided to go out for a meal ____________ we had no food at home.
2. He has a very important job ____________ he is particularly well-paid.
3. Can I borrow that book ____________ you’ve finished it?
4. You canh drive a car ____________ you've got a license.
5. No one was watching the television ____________ I switched the television off.
6. ____________ she changed a lot, we didn't recognize her.
7. ____________ you're ready, we can start now.
8. I'm going away for a few days. I’ll phone you ____________ I get back.
9. You should inform the police ____________ your bicycle is stolen.
10. Matthew went to bed ____________ it was too late to go out
* Practice: Rewrite the following sentences with BECAUSE / BECAUSE OF.
1. He couldn’t meet you because of being busy
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2. Nobody can do this test because of its difficulty
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3. She went to bed early because of her sickness
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4. Two cars canh pass each other because the road is narrow
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5. We spent the whole day in the garden because the weather is lovely.
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6. We can’t swim in this part of the river because the water is highly polluted.
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Ex: Although/ though/ even though it was raining, we went out.= We went out although/ though/ even though it was raining.
* Practice:
1. He is very rich. He is not happy. (although).
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2. He tried. He was not successful. (though).
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3. He got good jobs. He was not satisfied. (even though).
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4. He often tells lies. Mary believes him. (although).
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5. She can’t answer my question. She is very intelligent. (although).
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6. The weather changed, but the picnic went ahead as planned. (though).
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Rewrite each sentence, beginning with the words provided: 1. Tom did not pass the examination even though his parents supported him 6. He passed the final examination even though he was frequently absent from class In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7. She is still fat even though she has been on a diet for 2 years Despite ……………………............................................…………………………………………………………………………….……… 8. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire In spite of................................................................................................................................................................................. 9. He went to bed early even though he didn’t finish his lesson Despite ……………………............................................………………………………………………………………..…………….……… 10. Remember to treat him well even though you don’t like him In spite of.............................
Combine the sentences using the conjunction given:
1. He is very rich. He isn’t happy.
A. Although B. No matter C. However
2. She says anything. I don’t believe her. A. Although B. No matter C. Whatever
3. He tried. He was not successful. A. Although B. No matter C. However
4. It was cold. He didn’t wear any warm clothes. A. Although B. No matter C. However
5. You return at any time. She waits for you. A. Although B. No matter C. Whatever
1. Pam was not felling well, however she went to school. --->Althoughl______ --->In spite of______ 2. Tom was seriously advised by his teacher, but he insisted in disturbing the class. --->Although_______ --->In spite of______ 3. Mary tried several times, but she couldn't find a taxi. --->Although_______ --->In spite of______ 4. Although he felt tired, he stayed up to keep us company. --->Despite_______ 5. They didn't have much time, however they came to visit us. --->In spite of_______ 6. He is too old, but he still does his gymnastics every morning. → Although________ --->Despite_________ 7. Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them because they are trendy. --->In spite of_____ 8. Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job. --->In spite of______
though he was sick, he went to work all day
-> despite______________________________
He liked the sweater. He decided not to buy it. (though)
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10. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
A. Despite he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
B. In spite of he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
C. In spite of trying hard, he didn’t succeed.
D. Even though he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.
7. Though he has a big house, he wants to live in the boarding house.
=> He has………………………………………………………………………………………..
=> In spite of…………… ……………………………………………………………………….
8. Though there was much rain, we decided to take a long journey to the west.
=> There…………………………………………………………………………………………
=> Despite……………………………………………………………………………………….
9. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
=>In spite of
=> He is
10. She wasn’t wearing the coat although she was cold.
=>In spite of
11. We thought we should invite them to the party although we hate them very much.
=> Despite
12. Although I don’t speak the language, I manage to make myself understand.
=>In spite of
13. Although I closed the doors and windows, the room wasn’t warm.
=> Despite
14. I didn’t recognize her although I met her before.
=>In spite of