a. Use the following words and phrases to make complete and meaningful sentences:

1. I have not seen him since we left school.
2. This is the first time Tim has seen rice paddies.
3. Compost is made from household and garden waste.
4. He told me that he had borrowed the book from the school library.
5. Would you mind if I sat here?

Complete the second sentence using the word given in brackets:

1. She studied hard for the exam, but she still failed. (DESPITE)

   • Despite studying hard for the exam, she still failed.

2. Although the weather was bad, we went hiking. (IN SPITE OF)

   • We went hiking in spite of the bad weather.

3. He can’t play the piano very well because he didn’t practice enough. (IF)

   • He would play the piano better if he had practiced more.

4. I’ll bring an umbrella in case it rains. (UNLESS)

   • I won’t bring an umbrella unless it rains.

5. She was tired, but she finished her work on time. (ALTHOUGH)

   • Although she was tired, she finished her work on time.