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BECAUSE – SO – ALTHOUGH

Exercise1. Complete the sentences with because / so.

1. Perez can’t help you at the moment __________ he is busy.

2. Bill has got a lot of money __________ he can buy a plane.

3. I haven’t got much time ___________ I can’t go out with you.

4. Lydia is an intelligent girl__________ she is able to solve these math problems.

5. They can’t go abroad _____________ they haven’t got a passport.

6. Alex has seriously injured __________ he won’t be play in the following match.

7. We can’t understand his French__________ he speaks very fast.

8. He forgot to set up the alarm clock ___________he was late to the meeting.

Exercise 2. Complete the sentences with although.

1. Murat didn’t wake up. The telephone rang many times.

____________________________________________________.

2. Kazim didn’t play in the match. He recovered from an injury.

____________________________________________________.

3. It was snowing. I drove without snow chains.

_____________________________________________________.

4. Carlos took a nap. He still feels very tired.

____________________________________________________.

5. Peter didn’t get hurt. He fell down the stairs.

_____________________________________________________.

Exercise 3. Complete the sentences by yourself.

1. Although I wasn’t thirsty _______________________________.

2. My shirt still has coffee stains on it although _________________________.

3. Although my father is a careful driver _________________________________.

4. The refree showed him a red card because ______________________________.

5. They played very well so ______________________________________________.

CLOZE TESTS ( One Word Exercises)

Fill in the blanks with ONE word only.

Ex1.

Aunt Kate __________(1) a scooter. Although it is an old scooter, Aunt Kate loves it very much. She

__________(2) good care of her scooter. She __________(3) to her work place at the food centre every

morning. When she __________(4) the food centre, she chains her scooter at the nearby scooter stand

because she does not want to __________(5) it. After work she takes her scooter and rides home. At the end

of the day, she sits outside her flat and __________(6) her scooter.

Ex2.

A cat makes a __________(1) pet. It is not difficult to look after a cat because it usually __________(2) itself.

A cat likes to eat fish or meat. It also __________(3) milk. It needs plenty of fresh and clean water. A cat

needs a lot of ___________(4) to move around. It does not like to be kept indoors all the time. It also needs

to sharpen its claws by scratching on carpets and even furniture. Cats are normally more active at

__________(5) and sleep during the day.

KEY

Ex1) 1. has  2. takes  3. rides  4. arrives / reaches  5. lose  6. cleans

Ex2) 1. wonderful  2. cleans  3. drinks  4. space  5. night

CLOZE TESTS (One word exercises)

Fill in the blanks with ONE word only.

Ex1.

Jack __________(1) a good friend. His name is Sawyer. Jack and Sawyer always play and study together. Jack

___________(2) a playstation 3 and Sawyer __________(3) many playstation 3 games. The two boys

__________(4) a lot of fun when they play with the (5)__________. Last month, Jack and Sawyer went to the

World of Games in Texas. They __________(6) an enjoyable time there.

Ex2.

Last Sunday my friends and I __________(1) to the sports center near our home. It was a fine day so

we__________(2) to the center. When we arrived there, we __________(3) many people there. After putting our

swimming suits on, we went into the swimming pool. It __________(4) cool and refreshing. My friends and I

__________(5) games in the water.

Ex3.

There is a big library __________(1) my house. Many people go __________(2) the library. Some people go

there to borrow books, others read the books there. There are also people who watch videos __________(3)

the library. The library is a quiet place. Nobody talks loudly there. Children can’t run around ___________(4)

the library. They must sit quietly or they should leave. I like going to the library as it is a good place for me

to do my homework and study. I also like borrowing books __________(5) the library.

KEY.

Ex1) 1. has  2. has  3. has  4. have  5. computer  6. had

Ex2) 1. went  2. walked  3. saw  4. was  5. played

Ex3) 1. near  2. to  3. at  4. in  5. from

Connect the following sentences using the underlined words. Make all necessary changes.

Example:  All the flights are temporarily cancelled. The weather is foggy.

Because of: All the flights are temporarily cancelled because of the foggy weather.

Because: All the flights are temporarily cancelled because the weather is foggy.

As a result: The weather is foggy. As a result, all the flights are temporarily cancelled.

Since: Since the weather is foggy, all the flights are temporarily cancelled.

1. Miguel was very busy yesterday. He helped me.

Despite the fact that:________________________________________________.

Although:__________________________________________________________.

However:__________________________________________________________.

2. Sinem exercises vigorously. She can’t lose weight.

Although:  _________________________________________________________.

Despite the fact that: ________________________________________________.

However: __________________________________________________________.

3. Visitors are not allowed to park here. It is a private parking area.

Since: _____________________________________________________________.

Because of: ________________________________________________________.

Due to: ___________________________________________________________.

4. Jack can’t lift the box. He is very strong.

In spite of:___________________________________________________________.

However: ____________________________________________________________.

But: _________________________________________________________________.

5. Gabriel is rich. Simone is poor.

Whereas: ______________________________________________________________.

In contrast to: _________________________________________________________.

Unlike: _______________________________________________________________.

PARAPHRASING / SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION / REWRITE QUESTIONS

Rewrite the sentences using too/enough keeping the meaning the same.

1. Don’t wear a T-shirt. It’s cold outside.

_________________________________________________.

2. It’s very hot today. Let’s go to the beach.

_________________________________________________.

3. We’re not going to work yet. It’s early.

_________________________________________________.

4. You can’t touch the ceiling. You’re short.

_________________________________________________.

5. You can buy this game. It’s cheap.

_________________________________________________.

6. Carlos can be a team leader. He isn’t very young.

_________________________________________________.

7. They can buy a private plane. They are rich.

_________________________________________________.

8. You can lift this TV. It’s light.

__________________________________________________.

9. Delgado is 18 years old. He can vote in the elections.

__________________________________________________.

10. This skirt is not my size. It’s not big enough.

___________________________________________________.

KEY

1. It’s too cold to wear a T-shirt.

2. It’s hot enough to go to the beach.

3. It’s too early to go to work.

4. You aren’t tall enough to touch the ceiling.

5. This game is cheap enough to buy.

6. Carlos is old enough to be a teamleader.

7. They are rich enough to buy a private plane.

8. This TV is light enough to lift.

9. Delgado is old enough to vote in the elections.

10. This skirt is too small for me.

PARAPHRASING PRESENT PERFECT SENTENCES

Complete each sentence keeping the meaning the same.

1. He became a dogwalker five years ago.

He ______________________________ten years.

2. They visited their uncle two months ago.

They ___________________________ two months.

3. She has been a vet for eight years.

She_______________________________ago.

4. Alex hasn’t scored a goal for 3 weeks.

The last time _____________________________3 weeks ago.

5. We have never been to Athens before.

It’s the __________________________________ Athens.

6. I have never watched such an exciting match.

It’s _________________________________ever watched.

7. Roberto Carlos has never worked with such a friendly coach.

He’s ___________________________________ever worked.

8. She’s never eaten such a delicious cake.

_______________________________________ever eaten.

9. I’ve never driven such a fast car.

———————————-ever driven.

10. I’ve never seen such a lazy student.

———————————ever seen.

KEY: 1. …..has been a dog walker for ten years.

2. ….haven’t visited their uncle for two months.

3. She became a vet 8 years ago.

4. The last time Alex scored a goal was three weeks ago.

5. It’s the first time we’ve been to Athens.

6. It’s the most exciting match I’ve ever watched.

7. He’s the most friendly coach Carlos has ever worked.

8. It’s the most delicious cake she has ever eaten.

9. It’s the fastest car I’ve ever driven.

10. He’s the laziest student I’ve ever seen.

USED TO / BE USED TO / GET USED TO

EXERCISE  Rewrite each person’s comment using used to or didn’t use to.

1) Alex: I don’t walk to the stadium any more.

_________________________________________________.

2) Roberto Carlos: I’ve got a hamster now.

_________________________________________________.

3) Tamer: I don’t eat fast food any more.

_________________________________________________.

4) Aylin: I go to the gym every night now.

_________________________________________________.

5) Güiza: I’m not selfish any more.

________________________________________________.

6) Tansel: I live in a small house now.

________________________________________________.

7) Bahar: I haven’t got short hair any more.

________________________________________________.

8) Fatih: I drink lots of Turkish coffee now.

________________________________________________.

KEY

1. I used to walk to the stadium.

2. I didn’t se to have a hamster.

3. I used to eat fast food.

4. I didn’t use to go to the gym .

5. I used to be selfish.

6. I didn’t use to live in a small house.

7. I used to have long hair.

8. I didn’t use to drink lots of Turkish coffee.

Your friend wrote the following paragraphs.  Now he wants to add more information to them.  Rewrite the paragraphs combining the sentences with relative pronouns.

Last night Ozan had a very interesting dream.  First he met a man  ___________________ (1)  Ozan hadn’t seen him before. Then they were in a car _______________________ (2). After a dangerous journey, they arrived at the house ___________________________(3) There in the garden they met a girl______________________________(4).  She was smiling at them. Suddenly, they were in a room _____________________________(5)  There was lots of money on it.

2.         I had dinner at a friend’s flat last Wednesday_______________ (1).  My friend invited eight people to the dinner party.  There was a lot of wine ________________ (2) and we had all kinds of food, too.  We listened to some great records _________________________ (3).  I danced with a wonderful boy____________________________ (4).  I left there at 1.30 with him.  We went to his flat ___________________________ (5)

3. I was born in a small town _______________________ (1).  It is on the bank of the River Tyre.  There are five bridges over the River Tyre_________________ (2).  I moved to Newcastle ten years ago. I miss the beautiful countryside _______________________ (3).  People ___________________ (4) are very lucky.

4. Elizabeth was born in England.  In 1939, she and her family moved to America, ___________________________(1). Elizabeth is one of the few child stars ____________________________ (2).  She has been married eight times.  Her first marriage _________________________ (3)  ended after one year.  Her fifth and sixth marriages were to the same man, Richer Burton, probably the man ____________________________ (4).  In 1983, she went to stay at Betty Ford Clinic, ___________________________ (5).

Complete this conversation.  Use the simple or the infinitive form of the verbs in parentheses.

Murat              Let’s go (go) to the cinema tonight.  I want 1____________ (see) Saw V

Aylin               Well, we need 2____________ (find) a baby-sitter first.

Murat              ___________3 (call) my mother.  She usually likes 4 ___________ (baby-sit) for her grandson.  Cenk likes 5_________ (play) at Grandma’s home.

Aylin               OK, but somebody needs 6___________ (do) the cleaning first.

Murat              7____________ (do) the , then let’s 8___________ (go) to the movie.

Aylin               Fine, but you have 9__________ (help) me.

Murat              Well, I don’t really want 10___________ (do)cleaning.

Aylin               And I don’t want 11____________ (see) Saw V.  Let’s 12___________ (stay) home.  Let’s 13____________ (hire)) DVDs.

Key: 1.to see  2. to find  3. Call  4. baby-sitting  5. playing  6. to do  7. Do  8. go  9. to help 10. to do 11. to see  12. stay  13. hire

The head of police in a small town is making an announcement.  Put his actual words into reported speech.

‘Ladies and gentlemen.  There is a killer near the town!  A huge black creature is living in the caves outside the town.  This animal hunts and kills human!  It doesn’t wait for a human to go near it.  It is hungry and it can smell humans from 100 metres.  We want you to stay at home tonight.  We are going to find this creature and capture it or kill it!’

The police officer said that there _________ (1) a killer near the town.  He said a huge black creature ___________ (2) in the caves outside the town.  He added that the animal ___________ (3) and ___________ (4) humans.  He said it ___________ (5) for a human to go near it because ___________ (6) hungry and it ___________ (7) smell humans from 100 metres.  He added that the police _____________ (8) to stay at home that night.  He said that the police ___________ (9) to find the creature and capture it or kill it!

Key: 1. was a killer near the town  2. was living…..  3. hunted 4. killed…. 5. didn’t wait…. 6.  was hungry  7. could…. 8. wanted to…. 9. going to….