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We wont buy that house because we dont have enough money.

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Despite the fact that the questions were difficult, he got a high mark in her exam.
Although
Although she was ill, she visited other countries.
Despite
Although he was cold, we went to the countryside.
In spite of
In spite of her beauty, she doesnt boyfriend.
Although
The children stayed at home because it was raining.
As
She lost the race in spite of running well.
Although
Although the weather was awful, he had a great time.
In spite of
Although the weather is horrible, we went skiing.
In spite of
We bougth our tickets on the Web because it was much cheaper.
Since
Althoug we worked hard, he could not finish the job.
Despite
In spite of the terrible weather, they decided to play outside.
Although
I like you even though you have a strange sense of humour.
In spite of
He smoked a cigar, at the same time he waited for the manager.
While
The train left at 6:00 and they arrived just after that.
When we
I realised I had left my keys behind when I shut the door.
As soon as
She came in and inmediately went into the kitchen.
As soon as
The teacher asked her a question. She left nervous.
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We couldnt understand the e-mail message because it was in Russian.
Since
Because of the rain we didnt go out
As it
They are living tomorrow, so we are having dinner with tonight.
Because
The film is so good that I have watched it more than five times.
It is
He is so good-looking that every girl wants to go out with him.
He is
We bought a new house because we needed more space.
We bought

25. Ill make up my mind. Ill let you know.

As soon as...............................................................................................
26. We had to wait. The light wasnt green.
Until.........................................................................................................
27. I arrived at the cinema. The film had already started.
By the time............................................................................................
28. The children couldnt go to the playground because it was raining.

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29. Youll come back toninght. Phone me them.
When........................................................................................................
30. She finished her homework. Then she went out for a walk.
After........................................................................................................
31. The plane took off before he got to the airport.
By the time he............................................................................................
32. He saw the room and he liked it.
When...........................................................................................................
33. First Ann put her purse into her handbag and then she went to the supermarket.
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I dont work as hard as you do.

You work.......................................................................................................
Although he was clever, he couldnt solve the problem.
In spite of.........................................................................................................
What a pity! I cant go to your party tomorrow.
I wish...............................................................................................................
I wont answer her question he said.
He refused......................................................................................................
You make too many mistakes because you try to work too quickly.
If.......................................................................................................................
Someone delivered the letters safely.
The letters........................................................................................................
I advise you to visit the doctor as soon as possible.
You...................................................................................................................
Somebody is repairing my car.
I am....................................................................................................................
Despite the cold weather, we all went for a walk.
Although...........................................................................................................
Ann felt ill, but inside on going for a walk.
Despite.............................................................................................................
You are sure they havent sold all the tickts.
They.................................................................................................................
He works in this garden most of the day.
He espends.......................................................................................................
Perhaps he didnt hear what you said.
He might...........................................................................................................
Please dont use the shower after midnight.
Would you mind...............................................................................................
I had only just wetered the garden when it began to rain.
Hardly...............................................................................................................

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17. Peters advice to me was to sell the shares immediatly.
Peter suggested................................................................................................
18. If you practise regularly you will become more skilful.
Without............................................................................................................
19. Its time to leave now.
I had better
20. You will never meet anyone more generous than Mrs. Jones.
Mrs. Jones is..
21. As I get older, I want to travel less.
The older
22. Ann failed to understand how serious her illness was until she spoke to the doctor.
Not until
23. If you dont come home, you dinner will be waiting.
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24. Its not necessary for you to work on Saturdays.

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25. If someone had called the fire-brigade immediately, the tragedy might be have

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Im sure you have a good have time at the concert.
You
It would have been a good idea take your umbrella.
You
Drinking alcohol while you drive is prohibited by law.
You
It was wrong of the manager to employ 13 year-old children.
The manager
Although there are buses in L.A. very few people actually use them.
Despite
In spite of the fact that he is know for his comedies, Woody Allen is a very serious
director.
Although
Will you post this letter on the way home?
Would you mind
You shouldnt eat raw fruit very often.
You had..
Please dont smoke in anymore!
Please stop..
I prefer not to give any explanation!
Id rather
The technician is going to look at all our computers tomorrow.
We are..............................................................................................................
They will build a new town hall in our city next year.
We will.............................................................................................................
Our house is being painted at the moment.
We are..............................................................................................................
My advice is not rent a car for the weeding.
You ought.........................................................................................................
If I dont feel better tomorrow, Ill go to the hospital.
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Psycology interests me.
Im interested...................................................................................................
Claudia isnt as thin as her sister Kate.
Her sister Kate.................................................................................................
He hates travelling by bus.
Ha cant stand..................................................................................................
I havent smoked for three years ago.
I gave...............................................................................................................
I havent seen Peter since Saturday night said Laura.
Laura denied.....................................................................................................
Dont go out with that boy again! Said Janes father.
Janes father warned her..................................................................................
That overcoat costs too much.
I cant afford.....................................................................................................
He hates it if he has to study on Saturday afternoons.
He cant satnd..................................................................................................
If you dont practise any sport, you will probably have a heart attack.
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There is the woman. She cleans my house once a week.
There is.............................................................................................................
Somebody is asking for Peter on the phone.
Peter................................................................................................................
The teacher promised Mary a prize.

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53. We believe that he has a special knowledge which may be useful to the police.
It.......................................................................................................................
54. Tina cant come to the party and shes my best friend.
I wish................................................................................................................