COMPLEX EXERCISES

I. Complete the sentences with because/ because of/ although/ in spite of.
1.We delayed our trip ____the bad weather.
2. Sue’s eyes were red ___ she had been crying.
3. My mother is always complaining ___ _____ the untidiness of my room.
4. The water in most river is unsafe to drink ___ ____ it’s polluted.
5. The trees were bend over _____the wind.
6. You can’t enter this secure areas ___ _____ you don’t have an official permit.
7. It’s unsafe to travel in that country ____ ___ the ongoing civil war.
8. Several people in the crowd became ill and fainted ___ ____ the extreme heat.
9. Mark didn’t go to work yesterday ___ _____ he didn’t feel well
10. We couldn’t get into the disco ____ ____ the enormous crowd.
11 . _______ it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.
12. Daniel forgot his passport ________ having it in his list.
13. I couldn’t get to sleep _______ the noise.
14. _______ I had nothing for lunch but an apple, I ate dinner early.
15. A lot of things went wrong ________ all our careful plans.
II. Join each pair of sentences. Use the words in brackets.
1. In spite of headache, he enjoyed the film. (although)
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2. Even though he got a good job, he was not satisfied. (despite )
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3. Although he often tells lies, many people believe him. (despite)
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4. Mary didn’t go to school yesterday because she was sick. (because of)
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5. She went to bed early because she felt tired . (because of)
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6. Margaret stayed at home because her mother was sick. (because of)
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7. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult. (because of)
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8. I couldn’t read the letter because it was dark. (because of)
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9. I can’t study because it is noisy. (because of)
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10. The train come late because it was foggy. (because of)
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11. The train was late because the fog was thick. (because of)
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12. I can’t sleep because the weather is hot. (because of)
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13. All the teacher love him because his conduct is good . (because of)
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14. Because there was a traffic accident, I went to school late. (because of)
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15. Because there is a shortage of meet, we had to live on beans. (because of)
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16. Because there was a lack of water, many trees died rapidly. (because of)
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17. Because it was sunny, we decided to go camping. (because of)
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18. She walked slowly because her leg was injured. (because of)
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19. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry . (despite)
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20. He couldn’t solve the problem though he is good at math. (despite)
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III. Rewrite the following sentences
1. We can’t go out because he has to study for his exam.
=> If…………………………………
2. She is lazy so she can’t pass the exam.
=> If…………………………………………………………
3. He will pay me tonight; I will have enough money to buy a car.
=> If…………………………………
4. He smokes too much; that’s why he can’t get rid of his cough.
=> If………………………
5. She is very shy, so she doesn’t enjoy the party.
=> If…………………………………………
6. He doesn’t take any exercises. He is so unhealthy
=> If…………………………………………
7.Study hard or you won’t pass the exam.
=> If…………………………………………
8. Don’t be impatient or you will make mistakes.
=> If…………………………………………
9. I didn’t eat lunch, I feel hungry now.
=> If I…………..………………………
10. If you want my advice, I wouldn’t buy it
=> If I ………… ………………………………
11. I only come if they invite me.
=> Unless………………………………………………
12. He didn’t revise all his lessons, he failed the exam.
=> If he…………………………………
13. Leave me alone or I’ll call the police.
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=Unless………………………………………
14. She doesn’t live in London because she doesn’t know anyone there
She’d ……………………………………………………………….
15. I can’t live in the country because I can’t find a job there
I’d ………………………………………………………………..
16. I don’t have a spare ticket. I can’t take you to the concert
If I ………………………………………………………………...
17.The schoolchildren sowed some seeds, but they forgot to water them so they didn’t grow.
If the children ………………………………………………………..
18.They don’t understand the problem. They won’t find a solution
If they …………………………………………………………….
19. He sits around too much. He isn’t fit.
If he ………………………………………………………………
20. Carol didn’t answer the phone because she was studying..
If Carol ……………………………………………………
21. Rita is exhausted today because she didn’t get any sleep last night.
If Rita ………………………………………………………
22. She’s very thin; perhaps that’s why she feels cold so much.
If she …………………………………………………….
23. He never polishes his shoes, so he never looks smart
If he ……………………………………………………..
24. He can’t park near his office; that’s why he doesn’t come by car
If he ……………………………………………………..
25. My house is guarded by two big dogs. That’s the only reason it isn’t broken into every night
If my house …………………………………………………………
26. The flats are not clearly numbered, so it is very difficult to find anyone.
If the flats …..………………………………………………………..
27. I don’t know her e-mail address, so I can’t tell you
If I …………………………………………………………………….
28. She works in the evening. She has no time to play with her children
If she ………………………………………………………………….
29. I don’t want them to be upset, so I’ve decided not to tell them what happened.
They ……………………………………………………………..
30. I am not tall enough to join the basketball team
If I ……………………………………………………………………
IV. Rewrite the following sentences:
1. We have learnt English for four years.-->We started...........................................................................
2.My father started to give up smoking last year.-->My father has...............................................
3.They have worked in that factory since 2001.-->They started.................................................
4.Lan hasn't written to Maryam for a month.-->Lan didn't.............................................
5.He has lived in Ha Noi since he was 12.-->He started.......................................
6.I haven't met her for a long time.-->I didn't.........................................................
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7.How long have you learnt French ?-->How long ago.....................................................?
8.How long have you bought this car ?-->When did.................................................................?
9.When did you start to listen to classical music ?-->How long ..........................................?
10.I saw her 10 years ago.-->I haven't...............................................................................................................
11. I haven’t smoked for 10 years.-- I stopped……………………………………..
12.We went to the city 10 years ago- It’s…………………………………………………..
13. You haven’t helped me since you graduated from the college- You last……………………………….
14. Jack’s job as a reporter started in 2010- Jack has……………………………………
15. My uncle hasn’t taught in this school for five years now.- The last time…………………………..
V. Change the following sentences into passive
1. They can’t make tea with cold water.-> Tea……………………………………………………
2. The chief engineer was instructing all the workers of the plan.
-> All the workers………………………………………………….
3. Somebody has taken some of my books away.-> Some of my book……………………….
4. They will hold the meeting before May Day.
-> The meeting ………………………………………………..
5. They have to repair the engine of the car.
 The engine …………………………………………………..
6. The boys broke the window and took away some pictures.
-> The window…………………………………………….
7. People spend a lot of money on advertising everyday.
 A lot of money……………………………………..
8. They may use this room for the classroom.
-> This room………………………………………………
9. The teacher is going to tell a story.
 A story………………………………………………………………..
10. Mary is cutting the cake with a sharp knife.
 A cake …………………………………………
11. The chicken looked at the woman with a red hat. A woman ………………………………………………………..
12. They have provided the victims with food and clothing. The victims ……………………………………………
13. People speak English in almost every corner of the world. English ………………………………………
VI. Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition.
1. Maryam was really impressed................the beauty of Hue.
2. It seems difficult................me to meet her now.
3. He doesn't depend................ his parents.
4. If you have any trouble, ask................help.
5. This guidebook is full................useful information.
6. We still keep in touch................each other although we live away ................each other.
7. He will go to China............the end...........this week.
8. She went out............... saying a word.
9. What do you often do.............the weekends?
10. She was born............September 15th.

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 11. Don’t laugh ……… her or she’ll get angry.
12. It’s very difficult to find work _____________________the moment.
13. In many ways you take _____________________your mother.
14. Parents are naturally anxious ____________________their children.
15. I’m sure you will succeed ____________________this entrance test.
16. We try to prevent people _____________________littering.
17. I’m going to complain to the principal ____________________this
18. This computer is still _____________________guarantee.
19. Money is not essential _____________________happiness.
20. She is ______________________far the best teacher I have ever had.
21. - Where's your father?
- He's ...............work
22. We're talking to Lan's family
23. A farmer works hard ...............morning ..............night
24. My mother is a teacher . She works ................a primary school
25. Mr Tuan is a journalist. He writes ..........." Nhan Dan".
26. I found a place .............us to live in Hue
27. It is the highest building ............the city center .
28. Bob and I come .............the same town but my accent is different .............his
29. At present John is staying .............his brother's family ..........the city center , very far ...........his parents
30. Do you know the name ..........the new student ................our class ?
31. I was born ................January 1st, 1993.
32. It often rains.............October in Vietnam.
33. What are you going to do ..............2004?
34. I don't know but I am going to go to college...........September this year.
35. You want to watch the sky .............sunset?
36. Sure. And I like to go for a walk...................sunrise, too
37. Well, let's go for a walk......................the weekends
38. I don't know what is he doing ...........this moment.
39. She often hears some strange noise.................midnight.
40. Does it rain ..............Spring ?
IV. Add tag questions to the following.
1. Thu’s father reads a morning newspaper everyday, ________?
2. The teacher is going to explain a new grammar lesson, ___________?
3. Their classmates were so excited about the games yesterday, ___________?
4. Lan enjoys sewing clothes for her doll, ________?
5. Hoa did a lot of homework last night, _________?
7. She has visited the citadel in Hue twice, __________?
8. People have to rebuild the building after fire, __________?
9. Their children enjoy playing computer games, ________?
10. You will have a cable TV soon, ___________?
11. I am making a big mistake, ___________?
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12. Let’s go shopping at Saigon Coop Mart, __________?
13. Children should drink a lot of milk and fruit juice, __________?
14. Bring your camera with you to the party, ___will you_____?
15. These shoes need to be fixed, ____needn’t they_______?
16. You must ask for your parents’ permission to join in the trip, _____?
17. Ba likes healthy food, _________?
18. Thu didn’t take part in the competition, _______ ___?
19. Phong hasn’t been to Hanoi before, ___ ____?
20. She can ride to school by herself, ____ _______?
21. My friends are used to swimming in the river, ___ _____?
22. His mother doesn’t work for that company, ___ _____?
23. They don’t have to buy new dictionaries, ____ _____?
24. It will rain tomorrow, ____ _______?
25. Remember to buy your mother some sugar on your way home, _________?
26. She has read this news on the internet, ___________?
27. They have seen lots of Beckham’s pictures on his website, ___________?
28. You think Internet is a means of education, ___________?
29. There was a lot of traffic in the streets yesterday, ___________?
30. You ought go now, _______________?
31. I think she won’t come to your party, _______________?
32. What a nice dress, ___________?
V. Change these sentences into reported speech.
1. “Can your students communicate with foreigners?” he asked her
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2. “Do you want to visit other interesting places in this town?” the guide said to us..
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3. “ Will your parents allow you to go camping next Sunday?” Nam’s friends said
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4. “Do you like dancing?” my friend asked
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5. “ Does he live in Ha Noi, Lan?” I said
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6. “How old is your grandmother? She asked
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7.” How much time do you spend surfing the web every day?” Jim asked Tom
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8. “How often do you visit your home village?” Lan asked David
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9. “How many languages can your teacher speak?” Hoa said to Nam
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10. “Who are you talking on the phone?” Nam’s sister asked
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