II. Rewrite these sentences as directed in the brackets.
1. I had a bad cold, so I didn’t go to school yesterday. (Rewrite this sentence with “because”)
-> ……………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Lan can sing very well. She can’t play the piano. (Combine these sentences with “although”)
-> ……………………………………………………………………………………..
3. We make the air dirty because we use the car all the time. (Rewrite this sentence with “If”)
-> ……………………………………………………………………………………..
4, Despite the silly story, many people enjoyed the film (although)
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5, Although the ticket price was high, many people went to see that film. (However)
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6, He performs very well, although he is young (Despite)
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7, It was a comedy, but I didn’t find it funny at all. (In spite of)
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8, The film was so boring. However, Jack saw it from beginning to end. (but)
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9, In spite of having a happy ending, the film begins with a terrible disaster.(although)
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10, Although the film was a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it. (Despite)
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11, He is young, but he performs very well. (In spite of)
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12, The Nile is the longest river in the world.
- No river ...............................................................................................................................
13. We will probably visit Japan in the future.
- We might .............................................................................................................................
14. My brother can run very fast.
- My brother is ........................................................................................................................
15. Nga likes badminton best.
- Nga’s favourite .....................................................................................................................
16. You mustn’t swim in that polluted lake, boys.
→ Don’t ........................................................................................................................................
17. We live near the school, but they don’t.
→ They live ...................................................................................................................................
18. This is my racket, but that one over there is his.
→ That is ........................................................................................................................................
19. Minh hopes to speak English well in 3 years.
→ Minh hopes that .......................................................................................................................
20. Our sources of energy will soon end if we don’t try to save them.
→ Unless…………………………………………………………………………………………
21.Barbare plays chess better than Mike.
→ Mike doesn’t…………………………………………………………………………………
Rewrite:
1. I'd prefer you not to smoke in my home. (RATHER)
- I.would rather you didn't smoke in my home ..
2. I think i need to drink less coffee and take tea instead. (CUT)
- I think i need to.cut down on drinking much coffee and taking tea instead ..
3. We had an argument and i decided not to call her any more. (STOPPED)
- We had..an argument and i stopped calling her .
4. I suggest that you finish your test within the time allowed. (SHOULD)
- You..should finish your test within the time allowed.
5. He said that he would help me with my project. (PROMISED)
- He..promised to help me with my project. .
6. There is no point in waiting any longer because he is not going to come. (USE)
- It.is no use waiting any longer because he is not going to come..
7. In order for you to pass the exam, you will need to achieve a score of 160. (SO)
- You will.pass the exam so long as you achieve a score of 160..
8. There is no way I'm helping you after what you did to me. (INTENTION)
- I have no.intention of helping you ..
9. This summer is being much hotter than last year. (HOT)
- Last summer wasn't as hot as this one..
10. A technician fixed my laptop for me. (HAD)
- I..had my laptop fixed by a technician.