CLAUSES EXERCISE

I. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to
the first sentence. Use between two and five words, including the word given. Do not
change the word given.
1. Although he was exhausted, Mike kept on climbing. fact
In _________________________ he was exhausted, Mike kept on climbing.
2. Sally has been sure she would win the music competition. She came third, however. been
Despite ____________________ would win the music competition, Sally came third.
3. Doug wasn’t shortlisted for the job even though he had a great CV. spite
Doug wasn’t shortlisted for the job ______________________ a great CV.
4. Despite having got a good degree, Sandra couldn’t find a well-paid job. even
Sandra couldn’t find a well-paid job ______________________ a good degree.
5. Even though he had been robbed twice, Red still enjoyed living in the city. having
Red still enjoyed living in the city _____________________________ twice.
6. It’s a great film despite the plot being a little complicated. though
It’s a great film, ________________________ a little complicated.
7. Despite looking everywhere, the kids failed to find the tennis ball. although
The kids failed to find the tennis ball ______________________________ everywhere.
8. Pat really enjoyed the match even though she was beaten. of
In ____________________________, Pat really enjoyed the match.
9. Despite their thorough investigation of the case, the police didn’t manage to catch the
culprit. investigated
Despite ____________________________, the police didn’t manage to catch the culprit.
10. Dom couldn’t finish the crossword despite really trying hard. might
Try ______________________, Dom couldn’t finish the crossword.
11. Although Sarah shouted loudly, she wasn’t able to get the audience to pay attention.
might
However _____________________, she wasn’t able to get the audience to pay attention.
12. I couldn’t persuade Tim in spite of my begging him to come with us. as
Much ______________________, I couldn’t persuade Tim to come with us.

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13. Despite our being late, we didn’t think for a second we wouldn’t make it on time. though
Late ___________________, we didn’t think for a second we wouldn’t make it on time.
14. The plane took off on time though the weather was bad. as
Bad _______________________, the plane took off on time.
15. Although he tried his best, he couldn’t manage to pass the exam. might
Try __________________, he couldn’t manage to pass the exam
16. You can do any job, but you should do it devotedly. whatever
_______________________, you should do it devotedly.
17. Tim opened the window. He wanted to let some fresh air in. as
Tim opened the window ____________________ some fresh air in.
18. I always take a camera with me. I want to take beautiful photos. order
I always take a camera with me _______________________ beautiful photos.
19. Many people left Turkey in the 1960s. They wanted to find better jobs in Germany. that
Many people left Turkey in the 1960s _____________________ better jobs in Germany.
20. They never help the poor though they are very wealthy. their
In spite ___________________, they never help the poor.
21. Although he performed well, he didn’t win the first prize. matter
No ___________________________ he didn’t win the first prize.
22. The operation was cancelled because it was considered risky. due
The operation was cancelled _______________________ involved.
23. He wants to buy a new computer, so he’s saving up. aim
He’s saving up ______________________ a new computer.
24. Jimmy braked suddenly to avoid hitting the old man. as
Jimmy braked suddenly ________________________ the old man.
25. The church has set up a charity so as to raise funds for the refugees. view
The church has set up a charity ________________________ funds for the refugees.
26. Diana was heavily dressed because she didn’t want to catch a cold. fear
Diana was heavily dressed __________________________ a cold.

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