Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence:
1. Despite knowing she was wrong, Sarah refused to admit it.
-> Although ............
2. No film this year was as good as Alien Descent.
-> Alien Descent was by ..........
3. It wasn't unusual for George to turn up late.
-> George turned .......
4. People are buying thousands of gadgets on Black Friday all around the world.
-> Thousands .......
5. "It was Jim who broke my kitchen window!"
-> Mrs James accused Jim .........
6. Our plane arrived on time although there was a delay during takeoff.
-> In spite of ..........
7. I can't play professional football because I'm not tall enough.
-> I could ............
8. Hoa tried to get an intern position in that international company.
-> Hoa attempted .......
9. I feel nervous when I think about starting my new job.
-> It makes ............
10. Very few people succeed in losing weight and keeping it off.
-> Very few people managed ............

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

1. The nurse put a lot of effort, but she still couldn’t save the man’s life.

In spite of __________________________________________.

2. Life in the city is not the same as life in the countryside.

Life in the city is__________________________________________.

3. Sharon started working as a tour guide five years ago.

Sharon has__________________________________________.

4. Do you like seeing a superhero movie? (fond)

Are________________________________________________________?

5. They lacked fresh water because there was a long drought, (of)

They lacked ___________________________________________

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

1. The nurse put a lot of effort, but she still couldn’t save the man’s life.

In spite of __________________________________________.

2. Life in the city is not the same as life in the countryside.

Life in the city is__________________________________________.

3. Sharon started working as a tour guide five years ago.

Sharon has__________________________________________.

III. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence. 

1. It was a comedy. Almost audience fell asleep. (although) 

. 

2. The film was made twenty years ago. Many people have enjoyed seeing it. (however) 

. 

3. She has been nominated for Best Actress five times. She has never won once. (in spite of) 

. 

4. This is his first role. His acting is excellent. (nevertheless) 

. 

5. The film didn’t receive good investment. The film was a great success. (despite) 

. 

6. Neither Mary nor  her sister studied arts at school.  

Mary never studied arts at school and ………………………………….. 

7. I think Vinh acted better than Quang in that play.  

I think Quang didn’t …………………………………...Vinh in that play. 

8. Are they building a statue of Chu Van An? 

. 

9. Do four busy streets surround the Temple of Literature? 

10. Mr. Binh hasn’t taught us since the last semester. 

11. In spite of having to work the next day, Tom watched films on DVD till midnight. 

Even though . .....

12. The ending of the film was quite disappointing.  

We . ....

13. Although she performed well, she didn’t receive good comments from critics. 

Despite her . ....

14. We were so interested in the comedy that we laughed from beginning to end. 

The comedy . .....

15. I’m frightened by horror films; however, I enjoy watching them. 

In spite  ......

XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital.
1. They consider Sara is one of the best students in her school. (BE)
Sara _______________________________________
2. It’s pity she doesn’t share memories of her trip with me. (WISH)
I _______________________________________
3. Emily has to work part-time on Saturday, so she can’t accompany her best friend to the contest. 
(COULD)
If ________________________________________
4. Shall we surf the net for the location of Ninh Binh Province? (SUGGEST)
I ________________________________________
5. Someone is going to redecorate the kitchen for us next month. (HAVE)
We ________________________________________
6. People hope that cable cars construction to Son Doong Cave will be stopped. (IS)
It ______________________________________
7. “When are you going to submit your research paper?” my teacher asked me. (WAS)
My teacher ________________________________________________________________
8. When you come inside you should remove your coat and hat. (TAKE)
When _______________________________________
9. When will you book the flight for your trip to Vietnam? (BE)
When ________________________________________
10. I’m interested in the news about ancient towns. (FIND)
I _____________________________________

1. Although she has health problem, she is always so full of life (Despite)

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2. "Don't cross the park at night," he told the children. (Warned)

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3. I didn't forget to buy the bread.  Here it is! (REMEMBERED)

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4. They intend reaching the mountains by the end of the week. (PLANNING)

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5. Have you decided where to go for your summer holidays? (MADE)

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