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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