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Ex 3: Rewrite sentences using However

1/ He couldn’t sleep although he was very tired. (however)

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• He was very tired; consequently, he slept well.
• He was very tired; however, he couldn’t sleep.
• He couldn’t sleep; moreover, he was very tired.
• He was very tired; therefore, he couldn’t sleep.

2. He decided to get the job although the salary was low. (however)

• He decided to get the job; therefore, the salary was low.
• The salary was low. However, he decided to get the job.

• He did not get the job; however, the salary was low.
• He decided to decline the job; however, the salary was low.

3. They lost the match although they were a better team. (however)

• They won the match; however, they were not the better team.
• They were a worse team; however, they won the match.
• They lost the match because they were a better team.
• They were a better team; however, they lost the match.

4. We went fishing although the water was rough. (however)

• The water was rough; however, we went fishing.
• We avoided fishing since the water was rough.
• The water was calm; however, we stayed home.
• We went fishing because the water was rough.

5. The house is quite small but it is expensive. (however)

• The house is quite small, but it is cheap.
• The house is quite large; however, it is affordable.
• The house is quite small; however, it is not worth much.
• The house is quite small; however, it is expensive.

6. Although Mr. David is rich, he doesn’t want to spend much money on housing. (however)

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• Mr. David is rich; however, he prefers to live in a mansion.
• Mr. David is wealthy; however, he enjoys extravagant spending on housing.
• Mr. David is poor; however, he wants to spend a lot on housing.
• Mr. David is rich; however, he doesn’t want to spend much money on housing.