I/ Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets:
1. Mary came to class late. Her motorbike had a puncture. ( Because).
2. Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health. ( although).
3. We couldn't get tickets. We queued for an hour. ( in spite of).
4. She earned her living by selling newspaper. She got a B. A. degree. ( even though).
5. I enjoy the fim. The story was silly. (in spite of).
6. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. ( despite).
7. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. ( although).
8. They have very little money. They are happy. ( in spite of).
9. I couldn't sleep. I was tired. ( despite).
10. I didn't get the job. I had all the necessary qualifications. ( in spite of).
11. Laura wants to play. She feels afraid. ( in spite of the fact that).
12. I'm no better. I' ve taken the pills. ( despite the fact).
13. Henry's friend is a millionaire. He hates spendng money. ( despite).
14. I' d met her twice before. I didn't recognize her. ( although).
15. The good were never delivered. We had received the promise. ( despite).
16. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. ( in spite of).
17. We understand him in spite of his strong accent. ( although).
18. Although he is healthy, he is not spoiled. ( despite).
19. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. (although).
20. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. ( despite).
21. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (although).
22. Though he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. ( Despite)
23. In spite of Lee's Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (Although)
24. My friend ate the chocolate cake even thugh she was on a diet. (Despite)
25. In spite of headache, he enjoy the film. (Although)
II/ Rewrite these sentences, using because:
1. Due to the cold weather, we stayed home.
2 Most people hear jogging is a good exercise, so they begin to jog.
3. People like to live in this country because of it's healthy climate.
4. A computer can be used for various purposes, so it becomes very popular now a days.
5. Stacey retired in 1987, partly because of ill health.
6. We were late for the meeting due to the heavy traffic.
7. Harry had to stay in hospital because of his broken leg.
8. Our leader couldn't attend the meeting, so it was canceled.
9. The young couple decided not to the buy the house because of it's dilapidated condition.
10. I always enjoyed mathematics in high school, so I decided to major in it in college.
III.
1. Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap.
Because of ..................................................................................... .
2. Since he was careless, Tom lost the game.
Because of ..................................................................................... .
3. Although she behaves well, no one loves her.
Despite ............................................................................................ .
4. Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year.
Because ........................................................................................... .
5. Mary was worried because Tom was late.
Because of ....................................................................................... .
6. Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad.
Because of ........................................................................................ .
7. I came here because I want the English course.
Because of ......................................................................................... .
8. I went to school although it was hot.
Despite ................................................................................................ .
9. Because the dust in the room, I can't go it.
Because of ........................................................................................... .
10. Because of too much smoke, we have to wear masks.
Because ................................................................................................. .
1. Some of my friends sometimes skip breakfast _____ they get up late in the morning.
although in spite of because of because
2. The people _____ were injured in the accident were taken to hospital.
which who whose whom
3. If we _____ to pollute the water, we will have no fresh water to use.
Continuing continued continue to continue
4. The old man persisted _____ believing that his son was still somewhere in the city.
On in for with
5. You will have to _____ your holiday if you feel too tired.
put down put out put off put up
6. I wish my father _____ up smoking. It is too bad for his health.
Gives gave give will give
7. Many animals _____ for their fur or other valuable parts of their bodies.
are killed being killed killed are killing
8. It is not easy to _____ our beauty when we get older and older.
Develop maintain gain collect
9. The judge found him _____ of stealing and sent him to prison.
evil innocent guilty guiltless
10.A book may be studied by students as the _____ of a writing and analysis exercise in the form of a book report.
Limit time subject interest
11.We live on a _____ called _____.
moon - Earth planet - the United States star - the Sun planet - Earth
12.A reptile is _____.
a kind of animal that has smooth, wet skin and lives in the water
as a baby a kind of animal that has dry, scaly skin and lays eggs on land
a kind of animal that has gills, scales, and lives in the water
a kind of animal that has feathers, wings, and lays eggs
13.What is freezing?
turning a gas into a liquid turning a liquid into a gas
turning a liquid into a solid turning a solid into a liquid
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