1/ Because of having a lot of difficulties, she managed to sell the house.
-> Because _______________________________ 2/ I stay at home because it is raining -> Since___________________________________ 3/ She was tired therefore, she wanted to go home -> Because of _________________________ 4/ He often uses plastic bags to wrap food -> He is ___________________________ 5/ She always turns off the lights when going to bed. -> She is ______________________________ 6/They don’t use electricity to catch fish -> Electricity ________________________Hãy nhập câu hỏi của bạn vào đây, nếu là tài khoản VIP, bạn sẽ được ưu tiên trả lời.
1 Although the snow was heavy / it snowed heavily, the explorers managed to walk to the village.
2 As she had a lot of difficulties, she managed to sell the house.
3 Because he bahaved badly / misbehaved, they disliked him.
Ex1: Rewrite the following sentences so that the second sentence means exactly the same as the sentence before it:
1. Although she was not beautiful, she took part in a beauty contest.
-> She wasn't beautiful but she took part in a beauty contest.
2. It was raining, so we decided to postpone our camping.
-> Since it was raining, we decided to postpone our camping.
3. She wants them to sing a song.
-> She suggests they should singing a song.
4. She couldn't come to class because of her illness.
-> As she was ill, she couldn't come to class.
5. She couldn't join us because she was busy.
-> She was busy, so she couldn't join us.
6. Because of having a lot of difficulties, she managed to sell the house.
-> As she had a lot of difficulties, she managed to sell house.
7. Shall we go to the cinema tonight ?
-> What about going to the cinema tonight?
8. They requested us to leave the place at once.
-> They suggested we leaving the place at once.
9. I stay at home because it is raining.
-> As it is raining, I stay at home.
10. She was tired and therefore wanted to go home.
-> She wanted to go home because of tiring
Ex2: Complete the sentences using and / but / so / or / because:
1. I like Linda very much ..but... I don't like her brother.
2. I'd like to live somewhere by the Mediterranean ..because... I love the Sun.
3. We enjoy learning English ....so..... we find it very difficult.
4. I can't go out tonight ....because..... I am short of money.
5. She went to the theatre last night ....and.... had a wonderful time.
6. They can't walk home ......because...... it is very dark.
7. Would you like to drink milk .....or....coffee ?
8. It's raining heavily, ....so.... I can't go out.
9. He did the tests well ...and...I did, too.
10. His life was hard ....but... he studied very well.
Ex3: Use connectives to combine each pair of the sentences:
1. He is very tired. He has to finish his homework. (but)
-> He is very tired but he has to finish his homework.
2. The room is very small. It's quite comfortable. (although)
-> Althought the room is small, it's quite comfortable.
3. They went for a walk. The weather was bad. (but)
-> The weather was bad but they went for a walk.
4. Our teacher didn't arrive late. The traffic was terrible. (although)
-> Althought the trafic was terrible, our teacher didn't arive late.
5. I like watching TV. I like going to the cinema. (and)
-> I like watching TV and going to the cinema.
6. She wears glasses. She wants to see better. (because)
-> She wears glasses because she wants to see better.
Study well.
1. He is very tired. He has to finish his homework. (but)
-> He is very tired but he has to finish his homework.
2. The room is very small. It's quite comfortable. (although)
->Although the room is very small, It's quite comfortable.
3. They went for a walk. The weather was bad. (but)
-> The weather was bad but they went for a walk.
4. Our teacher didn't arrive late. The traffic was terrible. (although)
-> Although the traffic was terrible, our teacher didn't arrive late.
5. I like watching TV. I like going to the cinema. (and)
-> I like watching TV and going to the cinema.
6. She wears glasses. She wants to see better. (because)
-> She wears glasses because she wants to see better.
Rewrite
Be sure to get home at 9.00
-> Don't.......get home after 9.00
Do you like to drink milk
-> Would you like some milk?
I can't afford to buy the house
-> The house...... is too expensive for me to buy
She couldn't go to school because it rained heavily
-> She couldn't........go to school because of the heavy rain
Although she had a lot of difficult, she managed to sell the house
-> In spite of......... having a lot of difficulty, she managed to sell the house
In spite of the fact that she had a lot of difficulty, she managed to sellt he house
1. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fast.
=> Despite / In spite of ________________not being an intelligent student, he can learn very fast______________________.
2. Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house.
=> Because of ______________Hoa’s richness, she could buy that house_______________.
3. Because the rain was so heavy, I couldn't go to school.
=> Because of ________________the heavy rain, I couldn't go to school_________________.
4. His father asked him to go stay at home because he was sick.
=> Because of ___________________his sickness his father asked him to go stay at home___________________.
5. Because there was an accident, I was late.
=> Because of __________an accident, I was late_____________.
6. She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad.
=> Because of ____________________her bad grades_________________________.
7. Although he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful business man.
=> Despite ______________________________his physical handicap, he has become a successful business man__________________________.
8. Because of the cheap price, my wife insists on buying the Tivi.
=> Because _____________________the price is cheap, my wife insists on buying the Tivi_____________________.
9. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school.
=> Despite / In spite of __________the heavy rain, we still went to school__________.
10. Because I studied hard, I passed the exam.
=> Because of ____________studying hard , I passed the exam____________.
1. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fast.
=> Despite / In spite of ___________________Nam not being an intelligent student, he can learn very fast___________________.
2. Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house.
=> Because of _______________Hoa's richness, she could buy that house______________.
3. Because the rain was so heavy, I couldn't go to school.
=> Because of ________________the heavy rain, I couldn't go to school_________________.
4. His father asked him to go stay at home because he was sick.
=> Because of __________________his sickness, his father asked him to go stay at home____________________.
5. Because there was an accident, I was late.
=> Because of ___________an accident, I was late____________.
6. She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad.
=> Because of ______________________her bad grades, she failed the University entrance exam_______________________.
7. Although he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful business man.
=> Despite ___________________________his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman_____________________________.
8. Because of the cheap price, my wife insists on buying the Tivi.
=> Because _____________________the TV is cheap, my wife insists on buying it_____________________.
9. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school.
=> Despite / In spite of __________the heavy rain, we still went to school__________.
10. Because I studied hard, I passed the exam.
=> Because of ____________studying hard, I passed the exam____________.
Since we had a lot of difficulties, we decided to sell the house
Since we had a lot of difficulties, we decided to sell the house
1. Despite being tall, he can't become a model.
2. We couldn't go out because of the rain.
3. In spite of the cheap house, I don't like it.
4. Although the weather is nice, she stays at home.
5. I got bad mark because I made some mistakes.
1/ Because of having a lot of difficulties, she managed to sell the house.
-> Because _______ she had a lot of difficulties, she managed to sell the house. ________________________
2/ I stay at home because it is raining
-> Since____it is raining, I stay at home._______________________________
3/ She was tired therefore, she wanted to go home
-> Because of _________her tiredness, she want to go home.________________
4/ He often uses plastic bags to wrap food
-> He is ______used to using plastic bags to wrap food._____________________
5/ She always turns off the lights when going to bed.
-> She is ________used to turning off the lights when sho go to bed______________________
6/They don’t use electricity to catch fish
-> Electricity ______isn't used to catch fish__________________