Activity 1: Combine the pairs of sentences using the provided connectors. Make the necessary changes.

a- The Helots fought for their freedoom. They were defeated. (inspite of)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b- The Muslims left Andalusia in 1492. Islamic civilization remains an enriching element of the Spanish cultural
heritage. (altough)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
c- The soil was arid. Sumerians developed a sophisticated agriculture. (despite the fact that)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
d-All the ancient civilizations developed in different ways. They had different regional and climate conditions.
(despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Activity 2 : Combine the pairs of sentences using the provided connectors. Make the necessary changes.

1- The Phoenicians lived in the desert. The Phoenicians became excellent sailors.
a- Although the Phoenicians …………………………………………………………………………………
b-Despite their…………………………………………………………………………………………………
2- Damascus was a fortified town. It was conquered by Alexander the Great
a- Although …………………………………………………………………..…………………………………
b- Despite …………………………………………………………………..…………………………………
3- The soil was arid, Sumerians developed a sophisticated agriculture
a-Although ………………………………………………….…………………………………………………
4- Sumerians had primitive technology. Sumerians managed to master the Euphrates
a- In spite of……………………………………………………………………………………………………
b- Although …………………………………………………….……………………………………………

Activity 1: Combine the pairs of sentences using the provided connectors. Make the necessary changes.

a- The Helots fought for their freedoom. They were defeated. (inspite of)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
b- The Muslims left Andalusia in 1492. Islamic civilization remains an enriching element of the Spanish cultural
heritage. (altough)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
c- The soil was arid. Sumerians developed a sophisticated agriculture. (despite the fact that)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
d-All the ancient civilizations developed in different ways. They had different regional and climate conditions.
(despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Activity 2 : Combine the pairs of sentences using the provided connectors. Make the necessary changes.

1- The Phoenicians lived in the desert. The Phoenicians became excellent sailors.
a- Although the Phoenicians …………………………………………………………………………………
b-Despite their…………………………………………………………………………………………………

2- Damascus was a fortified town. It was conquered by Alexander the Great

a- Although …………………………………………………………………..…………………………………
b- Despite …………………………………………………………………..…………………………………

3- The soil was arid, Sumerians developed a sophisticated agriculture

a-Although ………………………………………………….…………………………………………………

4- Sumerians had primitive technology. Sumerians managed to master the Euphrates

a- In spite of……………………………………………………………………………………………………
b- Although …………………………………………………….……………………………………………