Complete these sentences using although, though, in spite of  or despite.

 1.            _________________________ a lot of people have worked to alleviate the problems in Ethiopia, people are still dying of starvation there every day.

2.            _________________________ the efforts of organisations like the WWF to stop it, whaling continues in some countries.

3.         China is doing a lot to ensure the survival of the panda, _________________________ it is still in danger of extinction.

4.            _________________________ being warned about the potential danger of sunbathing, people continue to spend hours lying in the sun in the middle of the day.

5.         Some people are not convinced that there is a serious risk to their health from smoking, _________________________tobacco firms put a health warning on every packet of cigarettes.

6.         The students understood the risk involved in going out to the war zones but _________________________ this they were determined to do what they could to help.

7.            _________________________ his failing health he continued to work in the Third World.

8.         They are often disheartened. They are now beginning to see some positive results _________________________.

9.            _________________________ she thinks the Government should do more to help developing countries, she gives what she can to the different charities working in the field.

10.       People are suspicious of some charities, _________________________ most people gave willingly to Band Aid.

 

Rewrite these sentences using the conjunction in the brackets.

 1. She speaks English very well although she's never been to England. (despite)                                  

2. In spite of being tired, they stayed until they found out exactly what had happened. (although)                                

3. She eventually returned home. For a long time they had been afraid they'd never see her again though. (although).                               

4. Despite the fact that she was afraid of going out alone at night, she decided she had to find out where he'd gone. (in spite of).                                          

 

Combine these sentences using contrast conjunctions.

1. They had a lovely holiday. It rained every day.                                        

2. It was really difficult. They managed to get to the top of the mountain.                               

3. They got to the top of the mountain. They couldn't see very much.                              

4. They were very tired. They started the journey down almost immediately.                            

5. They continued walking. The weather got very bad.                                 

6. They finally got down. It had been dark for over an hour.                                       

 

Complete the sentences with finite or non-finite adverbial clauses of the type indicated.

 1. (Comparison) He speaks English much better                                      

2. (Time) They decided to climb the mountain                                 

3. (Place) We left the car                               

4. (Purpose) The United Nations Organization was formed                             

5. (Result) The book was so boring                                     

6. (Concession) We went swimming                                

7. (Condition) I should be delighted                                 

8. (Reason) , I didn't have time to come.

9. (Purpose) He arranged to come early                              

10. (Reason) As                    they won't be necessary.

11. (Time) As   I met someone I hadn't seen for years.

12. (Comparison) He did his job as                    

13. (Time) I wrote to you    

14. (Result) He was so angry   

15. (Place) You should meet me          

16. (Concession)   ,they live very simply.

17. (Purpose) We arranged to hire a coach     

18. (Purpose) We booked the rooms at the hotel lest          

19. (Condition) The men were told that they would be dismissed                                

20. (Purpose) Examination candidates are known by number, and not by name                            

21. (Time)        I shall expect to see you more often.

22. (Concession)    I have now changed my mind.

23. (Comparison)   the more I like him.

24. (Condition) Provided that   ,you will be allowed to join the Society.

25. (Time/Condition) As long as    we were safe.

26. (Time) I decided to invite some friends to my house while     

27. (Result) Such was his anxiety            

28. (Concession) Whatever         it's best to take his advice.

29. (Time/Purpose/Time) We lit a fire before        so that              when               .

30. (Concession) However          he shouldn't have been so rude to his host.

31. The English have to pay taxes to the Government, whether                                   

32. (Time) Patrons arriving late at the opera house will not be admitted                                  

33. (Result) The meeting became disorderly        

34. (Purpose/Time) I am learning English             when               

35. (Concession/Reason) Much as  I couldn't lend him the money because           

36. (Comparison)   the sooner you will be able to relax.

37. (Concession) No matter        I couldn't persuade him to change his mind.