VI. Rewrite the sentences with the same meaning. (2p)
1. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.
→ Although ……………………………………………………………….
2. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
→ Despite ………………………………………………………………….
3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quiet cold.
→ In spite of ……………………………………………………………….
4. Because of the cheap price, my wife insists on buying that TV.
→ Because …………………………………………………………………
5. His father asked him to stay at home because he was sick.
→ Because of ………………………………………………………………
6. Johny’s friends gave him a lot of presents on his last birthday.
→ Johny was ……………………………………………………………….
7. David traveled a lot in his job but now, since his promotion, he doesn’t.
→ David used ………………………………………………………………
8. It only takes me 40 minutes to get to work now because the new roads open.
→ It used ……………………………………………………………………
VI. Rewrite the sentences with the same meaning. (2p)
1. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.
→ Although the rain was heavy,we decided to go to see the match.
2. Although he has a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
→ Despite having a very important job, he isn’t particularly well-paid.
3. She wasn’t wearing the coat although it was quiet cold.
→ In spite of the cold weather, she wasn’t wearing the coat
4. Because of the cheap price, my wife insists on buying that TV.
Because the price was cheap, my wife insists on buying that TV.
5. His father asked him to stay at home because he was sick.
→ Because of his sickness,his father asked him to stay at home
6. Johny’s friends gave him a lot of presents on his last birthday.
→ Johny was given a lot of presents by his friends on his last birthday.
7. David traveled a lot in his job but now, since his promotion, he doesn’t.
→ David used to travel a lot in his job but now, since his promotion, he doesn’t.
8. It only takes me 40 minutes to get to work now because the new roads open.
→ It used to take me 40 minutes to get to work now because the new roads open.
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