I) Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. 1. I first started to play the guitar when I was 16. ( since ) ……………………………………………………… 2. We will try our best to finish the work even if it is very hard. => Although……………………………………………..... 3. As he behaved badly, he must be punished. => Because of…………………………………… 4. In spite of not speaking Vietnamese, Mr Anderson decided to settle in Hanoi. => Although ………………………………………………………………………… 5. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car. => In spite .................................................................................. 6. The wind was cold this morning but we went for a walk. => Despite……………………………………………………. 7. Despite his age, Mr Thanh runs five kilometers every morning. => Even though .............................................................................. 8. Unless we reduce the use of electricity we'll have to pay more this month. => If we ............... ………………………………………………………………….. 9. The musical was so successful that all the tickets were sold. => The musical was such………………………………………… 10. I found the film rather boring. => I was……………………………………………… 11. Because of his hard work, he made a success of his business. => He worked so……………………………………………………. 12. Fred fell off a ladder while painting a wall. => While Fred………………………… 13. He borrowed my book, but he forgot to return it. => I……………….................................................. 14. This holiday is so expensive, I don’t think I can go. => It is such……………………………………………… 15. The article was both interesting and informative. ( not only ) ………………………………………………………………………. 16. Although the woman is old, she looks very graceful. => Despite…………………………………………………. 17. If someone doesn't put the coal in, the fire will go out. => Unless ...................................................................... 18. Tom failed the exam because of his laziness. => Because Tom.............................................. 19. He is not only handsome but also clever. ( both ) ………………………………………………….. 20. He is not either handsome or rich . ( neither ) …………………………………………. 21. Get up early or you will miss the bus. => Unless ……………………………… 22. Although he was very tired, he tried to finish the work. => Tired …………………………………………………… 23. Despite his inability to read or write, he earns a lot of money by doing business => Though……………………………………………………………………………… 24. When he heard the news, he burst into tears. => On……………………………………………… 25. Due to the rain, the street was flooded. => Because……………………………. II. Choose the best aaanswer A, B, C or D. 26. Mary jogs everyday………….lose weight. A. so she can B. so that she can C. because she can D. so that to 27. We’ll be late …….we hurry. A. if B. despite C. unless D. when 28. She failed the test…………she studied hard. A. although B. even though C. as D. A and B 29. You should bring an umbrella ………..it rains A. if B. unless C. in case D. because of 30. He went on working ……..feeling unwell. A. although B. unless C. due to D. despite 31. They decided to go………..…the danger. A. because B. in spite of C. although D. so 32. ……….they lost, their fans gave them a big cheer. A. However B. In spite of C. If D. Although 33. Jane has a computer, ………..she doesn’t use it. A. and B. since C. but D. in spite of 34…………..we had got on the plane, it started to rain. A. If B. While C. Before D. As soon as 35. We have to wait ……….everybody else finishes their turn. A. when B. but C. so D. until 36. Mark heard the news on the radio………he was driving home. A. while B. as C. until D. A and B 37. What are you going to do ……….graduating from university? A. before B. after C. so D. because 38. I am not so good at English, ……..I have to practice more. A. but B. so C. while D. despite 39. ……….the fact she failed the exam, she did not look disappointed. A. Although B. Despite C. In spite of D. B and C 40. We didn’t go to France last summer. ……….we couldn’t afford to. A. so B. when C. because D. because of