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WorksheetsSentence transformation: BECAUSE OF vs DESPITE
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 4hrs 0mins
Use because of or despite.
Don’t change the order of the sentences.
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Anna was required to self-isolate because she tested positive for Covid.
Use because of or despite.
Don’t change the order of the sentences.
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I’m planning to travel over Easter.
We have been advised not to.
Use because of or despite.
Don’t change the order of the sentences.
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I’m so happy I’ve already had the vaccine.
At first I was a bit apprehensive about it.
(Tip: apprehension)
Use because of or despite.
Don’t change the order of the sentences.
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I’m planning to visit my parents over Easter.
My parents haven’t been vaccinated.
Use because of or despite.
Don’t change the order of the sentences.
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I was expecting some reaction to the vaccine because my immune system is low.
Use because of or despite.
Don’t change the order of the sentences.
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I didn't get any side-effects after the Covid vaccine.
My immune system is low.
Use because of or despite.
Don’t change the order of the sentences.
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I’m fully aware that my sedentary life-style is affecting my health.
I’m not doing anything about it.
Use because of or despite.
Don’t change the order of the sentences.
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Emilie has high blood pressure but she hasn’t reduced her salt intake.
Use because of or despite.
Don’t change the order of the sentences.
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Cristina is always late even though she feels very uncomfortable about it.
Use because of or despite.
Don’t change the order of the sentences.
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Andre shouldn’t eat dairy products because he has a sinus problem.
Use because of or despite.
Don’t change the order of the sentences.
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Andre eats lots of cheese and yoghurt. He has a sinus problem and shouldn’t eat dairy.
Use because of or despite.
Don’t change the order of the sentences.
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Tuyet injured her right eye when she was a child.
She has poor vision.
Use because of or despite.
Don’t change the order of the sentences.
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Olga had a car accident when she was younger.
She’s not afraid of cars.
Use because of or despite.
Don’t change the order of the sentences.
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Eva broke her knee.
She has a dodgy leg.
Finish the sentence.
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Paul cannot drive despite...
Finish the sentence.
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Because of ... , Paul cannot drive.
