Although he had no qualifications for it, he got the job.

In spite      

Miss Diep tried several times, but she couldn’t find a taxi.

      è Despite      

Max isn’t home yet. That worries me.

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Trang Anh is the boss. She works as hard as her employees.

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Combine two sentences into one, using the connectives from the list: and, but, because, so, therefore, or, moreover, however, if, when, unless.

1.   You can’t borrow my dictionary. You bring it back on Monday.

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I don’t know the girl’s name. She’s just gone into the hall.

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I don’t know the name of the woman. I spoke to her on the phone.

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If you asked me well in advance, I’ll be willing to work overtime.

      Provided you      

Miss Diep tried several times, but she couldn’t find a taxi.

Despite      

You need to peel the onion and slice it.

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Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled. (Despite)

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I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course.

      I took it   

People who do a lot of exercise stay fit and healthy.

=> If you__________________________________________________________

The team plays on the left. The team has never won the championship.

=>  The team__________________________________________________________________

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Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (In spite of)

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