IV. Rewrite the sentences
1. cars cause pollution but people still want them. (although)
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2. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. (in spite of)
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3. Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled. (despite)
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4. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. (despite)
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5. Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (despite)
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6. My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying. (in spite of)
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7. He isn’t happy although he is very rich. (despite)
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8. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. (despite )
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9. Although he often tells lies, many people believe him. (despite)
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10. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. (because of)
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11. She went to bed early because she felt tired . (because of)
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12. Margaret stayed at home because her mother was sick. (because of)
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13. I couldn’t read the letter because the room was dark. (because of)
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14. The train come late because it was foggy. (because of)
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15. The train was late because the fog was thick. (because of)
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16. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot. (because of)
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17. Because there was a traffic accident, I went to school late. (because of)
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18. Because there is a shortage of meet, we had to live on beans. (because of)
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19. Because there was a lack of water, many trees died rapidly. (because of)
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20. She walked slowly because her leg was injured. (because of)
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21. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry . (despite)
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22. He couldn’t solve the problem though he is good at math. (despite)
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1. Although cars cause pollution, people still want them
2. Even though I tried to persuade her, I didn't succeed
3. The assignment so much so I can't complete it in the afternoon
4. Last night’s storm damaged the power lines, therfore, the town was without electricity for several hours
5. Because of his tirrible sore throat, he can't make a speech
6. Despite queueing for an hour, we couldn't get tickets
II. Join the following sentences, using the words in brackets.
1. Cars cause pollution. People still want them. ( although )
Although cars cause pollution, people still want them
2. I tried to persuade her . I didnt succeed , however. ( even though)
Even though I tried to persuade her, I didn't succeed
3. I cant complete the assignment in the afternoon because it is so much (so )
The assignment is so much, so I can't complete it in the afternoon
4. Last night's storm damaged the power lines. The town was without electricity for several hours.(therefore)
Last night's storm damaged the power lines; Therefore, the town was without electricity for several hours.
5. He has a terrible sore throat so she can't make a speech. (because of )
Because of having a terrible sore throat, he can't make a speech
6. We couldn't get tickets. We queued for an hour .( Despite )
Despite having queued for an hour, we couldn't get the tickets