Miss Diep tried several times, but she couldn’t find a taxi.

      è Despite      

Miss Diep tried several times, but she couldn’t find a taxi.

Despite      

Hung was seriously advised by his teacher, but he insisted on disturbing the class.

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In spite of a headache, he enjoyed the film. (Although)

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My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. (Despite)

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In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (Although)

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In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (Although)

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Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (In spite of)

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In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (Although)

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Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. (Despite)

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In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. (Although)

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Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job. (Though)

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Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled. (Despite)

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The river is the Wye. It flows through Hereford.

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A scientist has won the Nobel Prize. He discovered a new planet.

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They’ve captured all the animals. They escaped from the zoo.

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We often go to visit our friends in Bristol. It is only 30 miles away.

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I don’t know the name of the woman. I spoke to her on the phone.

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This famous picture is worth thousands of pounds. It was damaged during the war.

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Felix Reeve is a journalist. His tape recorder was stolen.

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Use a relative pronoun to combine each pair of sentences. Put in the commas where necessary.

1.   Is Zedco a company? It was taken over last year.

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Use a relative pronoun to combine each pair of sentences. Put in the commas where necessary.

1.   Is Zedco a company? It was taken over last year.

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The minister talked about the plans for tax reform. (he will reveal them next month)

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The Master’s course is no longer taught. (I took this course in 1990)

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The newspaper is owned by the Mears group. (its chairperson is Sir James Bex)

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John Graham’s latest film is his first for more than five years. (the film is set in the north of Australia)

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We went to the Riverside Restaurant. (I once had lunch with Henry there)

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We went to the Riverside Restaurant. (I once had lunch with Henry there)

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The singer had to cancel her concert. (she was recovering from flu)

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These drugs have been withdrawn from sale.(they are used to treat stomach ulcers)

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He pointed to the stairs. (they led down to the cellar)

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He pointed to the stairs. (they led down to the cellar)

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The Roman coins are now on display in the National Museum. (a local farmer came across them in a field)

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He isn’t looking forward to the time. (he will have to leave at that time)

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Parents are being asked to take part in the survey. (their children are between four or six)

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She was greatly influenced by her father. (she adored him)

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The problems faced by the company are being resolved. (I’ll look at these in detail in a moment.)

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