Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap
16. Although he was exhausted, Mike kept on climbing. fact
In ............................................................ he was exhausted, Mike kept on climbing.
17. Sally had been sure she would win the music competition. She came third, however. been
Despite .......................................... would win the music competition, Sally came third.
18. Doug wasn’t shortlisted for the job even though he had a great CV. spite
Doug wasn’t shortlisted for the job ............................................................ a great CV.
19. Planes can still take off and land but ferries have been cancelled. whereas
Ferries have been cancelled, ................................................ able to take off and land.
20. Despite having got a good degree, Sandra couldn’t find a well-paid job. even
Sandra couldn’t find a well-paid job ................................................... a good degree.
21. Even though he’d been robbed twice, Red still enjoyed living in the city. having
Red still enjoyed living in the city ............................................................ twice.
22. It’s a great film despite the plot being a little complicated. though
It’s a great film, ............................................................ a little complicated.
23. Despite looking everywhere, the kids failed to find the tennis ball. although
The kids failed to find the tennis ball ......................................................... everywhere.
24. Pat really enjoyed the match even though she was beaten. of
In ............................................................, Pat really enjoyed the match.
25. Despite their thorough investigation of the case, the police didn’t manage to catch the culprit. investigated
Despite ................................................... the police didn’t manage to catch the culprit.

Rewrite each sentence in reported speech, beginning as shown. Do not change the meaning
1. “Are you staying here all summer?” the little girl asked me.
The little girl asked me .....if / whether I was staying there all the summer....
2. “What does “procrastinate” mean?” I asked my teacher.
I asked my teacher ..........................................................
3. “Have you done your homework, or not?” my mother asked me.
My mother asked me ..............................................
4. “When is your birthday?” I asked Sue.
I asked Sue...............................................
5. “Did you remember to lock the door,” my father asked me.
My father asked me .............................................
6. “Why have you turned off the television?” Ellen asked me.

Ellen asked me......................................................