Rewrite the sentences using the given words/phrasesExercise 1: Rewrite the sentences using the given words/phrases. 1. Matthew doesn’t know any French. It was one of his school subjects. (though) 2. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health. (although) 3. Our team won by a large margin. No one thought we would win the championship. (but) 4. Laura felt unwell. She went on working. (in spite of this) 5. We couldn’t get tickets. We queued for an hour. (in spite of) 6. The goods were never delivered. We had received the promise. (despite) 7. She earned her living by selling newspaper. She got a B.A. degree. (even though) 8. I told the absolute truth. No one would believe me. (even though) 9. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly. (in spite of) 10. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. (despite) 11. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (although) 12. They have very little money. They are happy. (in spite of) 13. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella. (even though) 14. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired. (despite) 15. He liked the sweater. He decided not to buy it. (though) 16. I didn’t get the job. I had all the necessary qualifications. (on spite of) 17. I had turned on the air conditioner. It was still hot in the room. (even though) 18. Laura wants to fly. She feels afraid. ( in spite of the fact that) 19. Trevor didn’t notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (even though) 20. I’m no better. I’ve taken the pills. (despite the fact) |