ADVERBIAL CLAUSES (Reason, concession) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 10 Public

Quiz 3. Combine the ideas, using the words given in brackets.

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I enjoyed the film. The story was silly. (in spite of)

I enjoyed the film in spite of its silly story.

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We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other. (despite)

Despite living in the same street, we hardly ever see each other.

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My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (although)

Although my foot was injured, I managed to walk to the nearest village.

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They have very little money. They are happy. (in spite of)

In spite of having very little money, they are happy.

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I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella. (even though)

I got very wet in the rain even though I had an umbrella.

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I couldn't sleep. I was tired. (despite)

I couldn't sleep despite being tired.

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He liked the sweater. He decided not to buy it. (though)

Though he liked the sweater, he decided not to buy it.

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I didn't get the job. I had all the necessary qualifications. (in spite of)

I didn't get the job in spite of having all the necessary qualifications.

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Nick used to smoke. He seems to be in good health. (although)

Althouhg Nick used to smoke, he seems to be in good health.

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I had turned on the air conditioner. It was still hot in the room. (even though)

Even though I had turned on the air conditioner, it was still hot in the room.

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