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Let's Practise these exercises but first let's watch this video about some confusing words. Good Luck!!
 
 
 
 
 
A: After watching the video try completing the following sentences:
  • Despite being very tired, the old man carried on walking. 1. EVEN 2. ALTHOUGH
1. The old man carried on walking  tired.
2.  tired, the old man carried on walking.
  • My parents are very generous despite not having much money. ALTHOUGH
3.  much money, they are very generous.
 
B: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. You must use between two and five words:
 
 
 
1. That boy isn't tall enough to play basketball. TOO
That boy  basketball.
2. She said she would lend me her car. PROMISED
She  me her car.
3. I would prefer you not to tell her anything about me, if you don't mind. RATHER
I  tell her anything about me, if you don't mind.
4. I haven't got any starwberries left. I can't finish the cake. RUN  
I  strawberries. I can't finish the cake.
5. Smoking is not allowed in this restaurant. SUPPOSED
You  in this restaurant.
6. Someone stole my MP4 last Saturday. STOLEN
I  last Saturday.
7. The last time they went to Paris was in 2007. BEEN
They  2007.
8. You'd better invite Sue to the party. She'll get angry if you don't. SUGGEST
I  the party. She'll get angry if you don't.
9. I was really shocked when I saw my car on fire after that silly accident. GREAT
It was  my car on fire after that silly accident.
10. My husband regrets putting his old aunt up last weekend. WISHES
My husband  his aunt last weekend.
11. I think it’s difficult to raise children nowadays. RAISING

I think  difficult nowadays.

12.  It is essential for every passenger to carry a boarding card. MUST
A boarding card    every passenger.
13. Although he is hardworking, he is not paid well. SPITE

In    , he is not paid well.

 
 
 by Pacchy