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Now complete the sentences with your own ideas. Write imperative sentences as
shown in the examples.
1. The baby is sleeping. _________________________________________

2. The pan is hot. _________________________________________

3. It’s very dark in the room. _________________________________________

4. This vase is made of glass. _________________________________________

5. It’s raining. _________________________________________

6. Your exams are fast approaching. _________________________________________

7. You look tired. _________________________________________

8. Your room is dirty. _________________________________________

B. Using ‘In spite of’

‘In spite of’ means even though.

Read the sentences below.

• In spite of all their learning, they lacked common sense.

• In spite of the rain, all the students came to class.

Now rewrite the sentences using ‘in spite of’.

1. Though he has fever, he is active.

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2. Though he worked hard, he didn’t score well.

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3. Though they practised well, they didn’t win the match.

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4. Though the children had exams, they were playing.

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5. Though the doctor gave treatment, she didn’t recover.

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