Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets.
1. Although Henry is a millionaire, he hates spending money.
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2. Mark went on working although he felt unwell.
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3. They slept soundly although the night air was hot.
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4. Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied.
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5. Although the boat was full of water, it sailed on.
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6. Although the children were poor, they seemed happy.
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7. We couldn’t get tickets although we queued for an hour.
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8. I enjoyed the film although the story was silly.
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9. He didn’t arrive until 9 o’clock although he promised that he wouldn’t be late.
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10. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work.
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11. I’ve still got the camera because no one has claimed it.
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12. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.
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13. We took many pictures although the sky was cloudy. >>In spite of
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14. We understand him in spite of his strong accent. >> Although
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15. Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled.>> Despite
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16. Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.>> Though
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17. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. >>Although
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18. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. >>Despite
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19. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. >> Although
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20. Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test.>> Despite
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21. In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile.>> Although
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22. My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. >>Despite
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23. In spite of a headache, he enjoyed the film.>> Although
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24. My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying.>>In spite of
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25. He isn’t happy although he is very rich. >>Despite
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26. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied.>> Despite
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27. Although he often tells lies, many people believe him.>> Despite
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28. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick.>> Because of
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29. She went to bed early because she felt tired. >>Because of
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30. Margaret stayed at home because her mother was sick.>> Because of
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31. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.>> Because of
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32. I couldn’t read the letter because it was dark.>> Because of
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33. I can’t study because it is noisy.>> Because of
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34. The train come late because it was foggy.>> Because of
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35. The train was late because the fog was thick.>> Because of
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36. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot.>> Because of
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37. All the teacher love him because his conduct is good.>> Because of
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38. Because there was a traffic accident, I went to school late.>> Because of
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39. Because there is a shortage of meet, we had to live on beans.>> Because of
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40. Because there was a lack of water, many trees died rapidly.>> Because of
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41. She walked slowly because her leg was injured.>> Because of
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42. Because it was sunny, we decided to go camping.>> Because of
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I. Join the sentences, the indetify the functions of the linking words in bracket.
1. He's not a very good tennis player. He practises all the time.( Considering )
-Considering he's not a very good tennis player, he practises all the time
2. He decided to change jobs. He wanted a chance to be more creative.( On the grounds that )
-He decided to change jobs on the grounds that He wanted a chance to be more creative
3. He's afraid of heights. He wants to go rock climbing.( and yet )
-He's afraid of heights , yet he wants to go rock climbing.
4.This house is exactly what we are looking for. It's a real bargain.( Moreover)
-.This house is exactly what we are looking for, moreover, It's a real bargain
5.It was an interesting conference. There was one speaker who was boring.( in spite of )
- in spite of one boring speaker, It was an interesting conference
6. She always gives money to poor people. She's extremely generous.( In other words)
-She always gives money to poor people, In other words, she's extremely generous
7. Exercising will help you feel better. Eating less will improve your health.( Likewise )
-Exercising will help you feel better. Likewise, Eating less will improve your health
8. He he isn't qualified for the job. he hasn't had much practical experience ( what is more )
-he isn't qualified for the job. what is more , he hasn't had much practical experience
9. You can play tennis for free here. You have to book advance though.( Provided )
- Provided that you book in advance, You can play tennis for free here