Exercise 8: Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.
1.Despite her dislikes for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. (although)
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2.Mary will take a plane, even though she dislikes flying. (in spite of)
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3.In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (although)
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4.We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy. (despite)
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5.Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children, (even though)
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6.Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (in spite of)
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7.Nancy told me the secret despite having promised not to do so. (though)
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8.We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing although we know we will not win a prize. (even though)
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9.In spite of the high price, my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday. (even though)
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10.He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on a diet. (in spite of)
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1. It was raining. We still went to the park. (However)
®It was raining. However, we still went to the park.
2. She put on a warm coat before going to work. The weather is cold. (Therefore)
®The weather is cold. Therefore, she put on a warm coat before going to work.
3. The students easily got high score in the last examination. They were well-prepared. (so)
®The students were well-prepared so they easily got high score in the last examination.
4. He produces things quite slowly. His products are really good. (but)
®His products are really good but he produces things quite slowly.
5. She was thinking of buying a new car. Her friend convinced her to buy an used car. (but)
®She was thinking of buying a new car but her friend convinced her to buy an used car.
6. She is loved by everybody in her factory. She is a very hard worker. (so)
®She is a very hard worker so she is loved by everybody in her factory.
7. I felt really sick last night. I couldn’t come to your party. (so)
® I felt really sick last night so I couldn’t come to your party.
8. You don’t do your homework. You will get a bad mark. You will be kicked out of school. (if, and)
®If you don’t do your homework, you will get a bad mark and be kicked out of school.
9. The young boy was sent home. He refused to obey the teacher. (Therefore)
®The young boy refused to obey the teacher. Therefore, he was sent home
10. It cost a fortune to renovate our house. It was worth it. (However)
It cost a fortune to renovate our house However, it was worth it.