A.Rewrite the sentences using the word(s) in brackets.

1.War kills innocent people; in addition, it costs a lot of money. (in addition to)

2. Smoking can damage your health, and it can damage other people’s health as well. (not only but also)

3.There was a flood yesterday; that’s why this road is closed. (because of)

4. I hurried to the post office, but it was closed when I got there. (although)

5. Although she was tired, Mary decided to go running. (despite)

6. Mark has an injury, so he cannot compete in the race tomorrow. (due to)

7. Jack walked to school, even though the weather was cold. (in spite of)

8. In this bad economy, many people cannot find jobs. (because of )

9. We decided to go to the beach despite the cold weather. ( even though)

10. This car runs very well even though it’s old. (despite)

11. Gas prices are very high, but Jane still drives her car to work every day. (in spite of)

12.I studied journalism in college. In addition, I had a part‐time job at a newspaper.(in addition to)

13. I am greatly interested in engineering; therefore, I want to go to MIT. (because of)

14. Fewer people are travelling because of the increase in airplane ticket prices. (because)

15.The politician is too old to be our president. In addition, he is not trustworthy. ( in addition to)

16.I dropped my cell phone, and it stopped working, so I need to buy a new phone. I need to

borrow yours. (therefore- either….or)

17.John didn’t get into the best university despite his good grades. (though)
18.Mark has a broken leg, but he still tried to walk to school. (in spite of)

19.There is a lot of violence in that country, but I want to travel there. (despite)

20. The play was cancelled due to poor attendance. (because)

21. As there is severe water pollution in the area, people have limited access to clean water. (because of)

22. Although there was opposition, the Japanese government built another nuclear power station. (despite)

B. Rewrite these sentences and correct the mistakes.

1.Although the heat, Mark went running at noon.
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2. Though the weather is nice, but I don’t want to play outside.
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3. Despite I’m not feeling well, I think I should go to school today.
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4. Despite this class is for college students, but I took it when I was in high school.
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5. Although her age, my grandmother goes running every day.
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6. Despite she worked hard and did all of her homework, but Mandy’s grades were not very
good this semester.
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7. This company is very successful in spite of the economy is bad.
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