MONTHLY TEST 6

ADVERBIAL CLAUSE

I/ Reduce the following sentences. DO NOT REDUCE THE CONJUNCTIONS OR PREPOSITIONS.

1.
Because Mr. Ha has no money, he has no friends no love.
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2.
Although we admire his intelligence, we cant stand his selfishness.
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3.
In spite of working very hard, they got in stuck in solving the problem.
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4.
Because of the bad character, Susan cant keep her position in that company.
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5.
They feel disappointed because they cant sell their house with reasonable price.
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6.
They are broke now because of spending too much at gambling.
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7.
Thomas looks tired because of having to study hard for the next exam.
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8.
The meeting was delayed because of the chairmans lateness.
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9.
She smiled happily although she was cheated by the man.
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10.
Despite taking the raincoat, they got wet.
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11.
Hung was the one who left home the latest because he was busy.
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12.
Because of the rain, No plane could take off.
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13.
Despite running very fast, John came to class late yesterday.
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14.
Though they thought carefully before working, they made a terrible mistake.
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15.
Although Hanoi isnt the biggest city in Vietnam, It is the heart of the country for thousands
year.
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16.
In spite of knowing her for a long time, I cant understand her.
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17.
The students couldnt understand the lesson well because of their teachers unclear explanation.
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18.
People poured to the South because of thinking that they can earn money more easily there.
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19.
I will still wait for you although I am disappointed with you.
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20.
They will never get on well again although they have apologised to each other.
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21. Although he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
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22. He is a very intelligent boy though he is very lazy
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23. Since I moved house, I havent had much contact with those friends.
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24. Last night we came to the show late as the traffic was terrible.
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25. Lan couldnt pass the exam since she was too lazy.
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II/ Choose the best answer.
1.
Mary hurried ................she was late.
A. due to
B. as
C. on
D. although
2. We cant listen to the music ....................the noise from the next room.
A. thanks to
B. because
C. despite
D. as a result of
3. .......................he has started many times, the engine couldnt start.
A. However
B. Since
C. All though
D. Regardless of the fact that
4. ....................their lateness, their teacher let them stand outside the classroom.
A. Owing to
B. As a matter of fact C. Forgiving
D. Although
5. Mary learns English well .....................she often practises it regularly.
A. because of
B. due to
C. in spite of
D. so that
6. They were lost on the way back to their hotel, .....................having forgotten the map of the city at their room.
A. for
B. because
C. prior to
D. before
7. ..............the daughter sickness, they decided to delay their holiday.
A. To cure
B. because
C. despite
D. although
8. Liens parents felt unhappy, ...............her marks at the exam were really bad.
A. so
B. for
C. but
D. and
9. ...............by the trip, Tom could hardly lift himself up but fall into the bed and slept.
A. Tiring
B. Tired
C. Being tired
D. Having been tiring
10. Nga, ...............at Marys house last week, is a second year student.
A. having seen
B. seen
C. being seen
D. seeing
11. The only capable pupil .................win the prize is our headmasters son.
A. in order to
B. so as to
C. to
D. having
12. Do you know a good person..................I can ask to repair this bike.
A. so that
B. for
C. whom
D. to whom
13. Mai doesnt want to come in, ............of the dog.
A. afraid
B. being
C. being afraid
D. been afraid
14. .........................tired, I decided not to stay up too late.
A. Feeling
B. To be
C. Not feeling
D. Having been felt
15. If ........................., please buy me a newspaper on the way back.
A. conveniently
B. feeling convenient C. inconvenient
D. convenient
16. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.
A. Eventhough Mike didnt speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.
B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didnt speak French.
C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.
D. Although Mike didnt speak French; he decided to settle in Paris.
17. Mr Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.
A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr Ba was late for the meeting.
B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr Ba was late for the meeting.
C. Mr Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi.
D. Mr Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi.

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18. We camt to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy.
A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time.
B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.
C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.
D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time.
19. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.
B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
D. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldnt catch it.
20. Although she is rich, she cant afford to buy the car.
A. She doesnt have enough money to buy the car she likes.
B. Rich as she is, she cant afford to buy the car.
C. The car is too expensive for her to buy.
D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot.
21. Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.
A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
C. Sue wouldnt feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill.
D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.
22. Even though Trung had a bad cold, he went to the concert.
A. In spite of his bad cold, Trung went to the concert.
B. Trung had a bad cold because he went to the concert.
C. Trung went to the concert despite having a bad cold.
D. Trung had a bad cold. However, he went to the concert.
23. The prime minister, as well as his deputy, is to take the blame for the accident.
A. The prime minister and his deputy are responsible for the accident despite their innocence.
B. Not only the prime minister but also his deputy are to blame for the accident.
C. The accident happened. Nevertheless, the prime minister and his deputy have to take responsibility for it.
D. Unless the prime minister and his deputy take the blame, the accident will happen.
24. If people smoke, they will probably get cancer.
A. Cancer is the cause of smoking.
B. Although cancer is caused by smoke, people still smoke.
C. Although smoking causes cancer, people keep smoking.
D. Regardless of harmful smoking, people dont smoke anymore.
25. John will only help Mary on the condition that she gives him a kiss.
A. Without a kiss, John can expect nothing from Mary.
B. Mary gave John a kiss, yet he didnt help her.
C. Thanks to the kiss that Mary gave John, he happily helped her.
D. Provided that Mary gives John a kiss, she will have his help.

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ADVERBIAL CLAUSE

III/ Rewrite the following sentences so that they remain the same in meaning.
1. Although I was very tired, I didnt sleep.
=> No matter ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Although I was hungry, I didnt eat anything.
=> No matter ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. Although he felt unwell, he went on working.
=> No matter ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. Although he was disappointed, he tried to smile.
=> No matter ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5. He still goes to school although he isnt fine.
=> No matter ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
7. In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
=> Though ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8. In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.
=> Although ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9. In spite of his age, he still leads an active life.
=> Even though .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10. In spite of his hard work, Ba he failed his exam.
=> Though ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11. In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match.
=> Although ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
12. Although they lost, the home team played very well.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
13. Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.
=>In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
14. Although she isnt brilliant, she studies quite well.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
15. She isnt brilliant but she studies quite well.
=> Although ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
16. The house isnt nice, but I like the garden.
=> Even though .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
17. It was raining, but we went out.
=> Though ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
18. Everyone likes Bob even though he talkative.
=> Even though .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
19. Though I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.
=> Though ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
20. We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.
=> In spite of ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
21. I couldnt sleep though I was very tired.
=> Much .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
22. I didnt get the job even though I was extremely qualified.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
23. He ate all the fruits although they were green.
=>No matter ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
24. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
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=>No matter ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

25. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark.
=>No matter ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
26. Although she doesnt earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
27. Tom will not pass the examination although he studies well.
=> In spite of ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
28. He is still fat though he has been on a diet for 2 years.
=> In spite of ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
29. Although they lived in poverty, they were always happy.
=> No matter ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
30. He got good jobs, he was not satisfied.
=> No matter what jobs.....................................................................................................................
31. You do any job, you should do it devotedly.
=> Whatever ......................................................................................................................................
32. Although his English was good, he wasnt chosen.
=> However.......................................................................................................................................
33. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish.
=> Much.............................................................................................................................................
34. You can use it as long as you like, and it wont wear out.
=> No matter......................................................................................................................................
35. Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.
=> Despite..........................................................................................................................................
36. However friendly he seems, hes not to be trusted.
=> Friendly........................................................................................................................................
37. I admit hes clever, but I dont think hell this problem.
=> Clever...........................................................................................................................................
38. She never comes to the office on time although she gets up so early.
=> No matter......................................................................................................................................
39. He had enjoyed the lively company of his friends in Edinburgh. All the same, his work, he felt, demanded
solitude.
=> Much as........................................................................................................................................
40. Come and sit down, whoever you are.
=> It doesnt matter............................................................................................................................
41. It doesnt matter how hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis.
=> However.......................................................................................................................................
42. No matter what he says, nobody believes him.
=> Whatever.......................................................................................................................................
43. He always woke up early no matter how late he had gone to bed.
=> However.......................................................................................................................................
44. Melissas father was very busy, but he still played with her.
=> Busy..............................................................................................................................................
45. She didnt eat much though she was hungry.
=>In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
46. Although he had much experience in machinery, he didnt succeed in repairing this machine.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
47. We did the test well though it was difficult.
=>In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
48. Although he is strong, Im not afraid of him.
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ADVERBIAL CLAUSE

=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

49. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
=>In spite of ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
50. Though his English was good, he wasnt chosen.
=> Despite ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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