Question

[Vũ Văn Hán]

Rewrite the sentences, using the words in the brackets. Change other words in the sentence if necessary.

1. The new restaurant looks good. It seems to have few customers. (however)
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2. We had planned to walk right round the lake. The heavy rain made this impossible. (although)
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3. I’ve been too busy to answer my email. I’ll do it soon. (nevertheless)
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4. Mary was sick. She didn’t leave the meeting until it ended. (despite)
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5. We live in the same street. We rarely see each other. (in spite of)
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Answer 1

[Lê Yến Nhi]

1. The new restaurant looks good. It seems to have few customers. (however)
⇒ The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.
2. We had planned to walk right round the lake. The heavy rain made this impossible. (although)
⇒ We had planned to walk right round the lake although the heavy rain made this impossible.
3. I’ve been too busy to answer my email. I’ll do it soon. (nevertheless)
⇒ I've been too busy to answer my email. Nevertheless, i'll do it soon.
4. Mary was sick. She didn’t leave the meeting until it ended. (despite)
⇒ Despite Mary's sickness, she didn't leave the meeting until it ended.
5. We live in the same street. We rarely see each other. (in spite of)

⇒ In spite of living in the same street, we rarely see each other.