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Connectors

  1. He is an old man; __________ he can easily climb up a high palm tree.
  2. __________ he is old, he can easily climb up a high palm tree.
  3. __________ his old age, he can easily climb up a high palm tree.
  4. __________ how high a palm tree is, he can climb up it easily.
In spite of
No matter
however
Although
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Reporting Verbs

  1. Mr. Johnson __________ his son Peter to stop gambling.
  2. Peter __________ that he was going to sell his house.
  3. Mr.Johnson __________ that he didn't help his son enough.
  4. Peter __________ that he owed a lot of money to the bank.
  5. He __________ the situation as awkward and critical.
  6. Mr.Johnson __________ his son to a sinking ship.
confessed
described
advised
admitted
compared
revealed
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No matter ...

  1. No matter _______ comes late, I won't allow him in.
  2. No matter _______ meal she cooks, her husband is always nagging.
  3. No matter _______ you intend to go, you should have a passport.
  4. No matter _______ mistakes you make, your parents usually forgive you.
  5. No matter _______ you come, you'll find someone to open the gate.
  6. No matter _______ rich rich you are, you often need people's help.
  7. No matter _______ you did that, you are bound to give reasons.
what
where
who
how
why
which
when
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