X.  Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator provided in brackets and make any necessary changes.               
1. There are modern knitting machines. The artisans in my village like using traditional looms. (although )
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2. Many children like to go to Bat Trang Ceramic village. They can make their own pottery there. ( as )
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3. We have to follow more than ten stages. We can make a simple conical hat. ( so that )
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4. Sinh paintings are special. They are burned after worship. ( since )
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5. We’ll have to phone you first. Then we’ll organize the trip. ( before )
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6. We were visiting an old building. They were going to a traditional market. ( while )
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There are modern knitting machines. The artisans in my village like using traditional looms. (although)

         2.    Many children like to go to Bat Trang Ceramic village. They can make their own pottery there. (as)

      3.       We have to follow more than ten stages. We can make a simple conical hat. (so that)

      4.       Sinh paintings are special. They are burned after worship. (since)

      5.       We’ll have to phone you first. Then we’ll organise the trip. (before)

      6.       We were visiting an old building. They were going to a traditional market. (while)

           7.  Mary often goes home as soon as the class is over. She doesn’t want her mother to wait for her. (so that)

      8.       Linda didn’t go to school yesterday. She was ill. (because)

      9.       The artisan moulded the copper to make a bronze drum. (so that)

          10. I was tired after a long trip. I still went to visited Tay Ho conical hat making village right away. (although)

      11.     It rained heavily. We cancelled the trip to the famous Bat Trang craft village. (since)

           12.     I am going to the cinema with my friend this weekend to see the latest 60 Ocean Explore film. (in order that)

Exercise 1:Combine the sentences using the words in brackets.

1.There are modern knitting machines. The artisans in my village like using traditional looms.(althought)

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2.Many children like to go to Bat Trang Ceramic village. They can make their own pottery there.(as)

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3.We have to follow more than ten stages. We can make a simple conical hat.(so that)

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4.Sinh paintings are special. They are burned after worship.(since)

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5.We’ll have to phone you first. Then we’ll organise the trip.(before)

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6.We were visiting an old building. They were going to a traditional market.(while)

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Exercise 8: Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.

  1.Despite her dislikes for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. (although)

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  2.Mary will take a plane, even though she dislikes flying. (in spite of)

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  3.In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (although)

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  4.We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy. (despite)

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  5.Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children, (even though)

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  6.Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (in spite of)

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  7.Nancy told me the secret despite having promised not to do so. (though)

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  8.We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing although we know we will not win a prize. (even though)

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  9.In spite of the high price, my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday. (even though)

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  10.He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on a diet. (in spite of)

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Exercise 8: Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.

                1.    Despite her dislikes for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. (although)

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                2.    Mary will take a plane, even though she dislikes flying. (in spite of)

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                3.    In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (although)

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                4.    We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy. (despite)

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                5.    Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children, (even though)

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                6.    Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (in spite of)

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                7.    Nancy told me the secret despite having promised not to do so. (though)

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                8.    We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing although we know we will not win a prize. (even though)

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                9.    In spite of the high price, my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday. (even though)

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                10.  He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on a diet. (in spite of)

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Combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way. Write the new sentences on your answer sheet.

Question 37.Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of  thecar.( In spite of)

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Question 38.I don’t have much time, so I don’t go on holiday this year.  (IF )

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Question 39.Minh had breakfast, then he went to school ( before)

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Question 40. She plays so well that she’s never lost any game. (such )

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