Rewrite sentences :

1. He isn't happy although he is very rich DESPITE

2. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied INSPITE OF

3. Mary didn't go to school yesterday because she was sick BECAUSE OF

4. She went to bed early because she felt tired BECAUSE OF

5. I can't sleep because the weather is hot BECAUSE OF

II. Rewrite the sentences using although, though, in spite of or despite
6. He is very rich. He isn't happy.
Although.
7. He got good jobs. He was not satisfied.
Although
8. Mr John doesn't wear glasses. He is over sixty.
In spite of
9. He had much experience in machinery. He didn't succeed in repairing this machine.
Despite
10. We did the test well. It was difficult.
In spite of
11. He studied very well. His life was hard at that time.
Although
12. The weather is bad. We are going to have a picnic
Though
13. He had not finished the essay. He went to sleep.
Although
14. He often tells lie. Many people believe him.
Though
15. He had taken any kinds of exercises.He got fatter and fatter.

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Rewrite sentences with Depite / In spite of

1. I couldn't sleep although I was very tired.

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2. She accepted the job although the salary was low

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3. He runs fast although he is old

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4. Although he's a millionaire , he lives in a very small flat

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5. Although they have a lot of money , they're still not happy

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6. Although the traffic was heavy , we got there on time

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Combine each pair of sentences below, using the conjunction given in parentheses.

1. He is very rich. He isn't happy. (Although)

2. He is very rich. He isn't happy. (No matter)

3. She can't answer my question. She is very intelligent. (Although)

4. She can't answer my question. She is very intelligent. (No matter)

5. He does anything. He is always careful. (Whatever)

6. He does anything. He always tries his best. (No matter)

7. She says anything. I don't believe her. (Whatever)

8. She says anything. I don't believe her. (No matter)

9. He tried. He was not successful. (No matter)

10. He tried. He was not successful. (Although)

11. His life is hard. He is determined to study well. (Although)

12. His life is hard. He is determined to study well. (No matter)

13. He was wise and experienced. He was taken in. (Thought)

14. He got good jobs. He was not satisfied. (No matter)

15. He got good jobs. He was not satisfied. (Even though)

16. You do any job. You should do it devotedly. (Whatever)

17. He lived anywhere. He always thought of his homeland. (No matter)

18. It was cold. He didn't wear warm clothes. (No matter).

19. He often tells lies. Many people believe him. (Although)

20. You return at any time. She waits for you. (No matter)

1. Complete the following sentences with “because (of)”, “(al)though/even though
/despite/ in spite of”.
1. __________________________ he worked hard, he didn’t receive any praise.
2. He ate the chocolate cake ______________________ he is on diet.
3. ____________________ the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movies
every Saturday.
4. ________________________ it was cold, I went aout.
5. ________________________ John didn’t study hard, he succeeded.
6. We took many picture ________________________ the cloudy sky.
7. _________________________ her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories
to the children.
8. She went home early _______________________ she didn’t feel well.
9. I couldn’t get to sleep __________________________ the noise.
10. The students arrived late_________________________the traffic jam.
2. Rewrite sentences:
1. Although I have a lot of money, I am not very satistied. DESPITE
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2. Although it rained, they still go fishing. IN SPITE OF
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3. Although she works hard, she doesn’t get good results. DESPITE
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4. Although he is a singer, he sings badly. IN SPITE OF
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5. Although the exercise is difficult, she can do it easily. DESPITE
6.He isn’t happy although he is very rich. DESPITE
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7. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. INSPITE OF
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8. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. BECAUSE OF
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9. She went to bed early because she felt tired. BECAUSE OF
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10. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot. BECAUSE OF

*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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Write the new sentences as similar as the previous ones, by using the words given.

1. Although he was not the winner, he was still happy. (DESPITE)

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2. Although it is not a rush hour, there is a lot of traffic now. (HOWEVER)

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3. Although the main actress was beautiful, she didn’t act so well. (IN SPITE OF)

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4. The distance from my hometown to Hanoi is about 50 kilometres. (IT)

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5. My father lived in small village when he was a child. (USED)

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6. My uncle was a dancer some years ago, but now he is an actor. (USED)

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Rewrite the following sentences or do as directed:

1. What is the distance between here to your house?

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2. My father lived in a small village when he was a child.

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3. Although the acting is excellent, I don’t enjoy the film.

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4. We are interested in cartoons. (interesting)

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5. your bike/ ever/ break down/ way/ school?

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