WORD ORDER 1) Rewrite the sentences, starting with the words given. a) The window was broken by a cricket ball. It … b) I will never forget the day I heard I’d got into my chosen university. The day on … c) Glynn became a social worker to help people less fortunate than himself. The reason … d) Getting through the summer without getting injured was the only thing the athlete wanted. All … e) The driver didn’t see the motorcyclist. What happened … f) Christopher Columbus discovered America. The person … g) Seeing Patricia cry like that made me feel guilty. What … h) What we had to do first was decide where to meet. The first thing … i) There are lots of facilities where we go camping. The place … j) Einstein proved that energy and mass are basically the same thing. What … 2) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and eight words, including the word given. a) Despite having looked for it everywhere, Donald never found his contact lens. he Even for it everywhere, Donald never found his contact lens. b) The stadium won’t be ready for the Olympics whether they start building tomorrow or not. even The stadium won’t be ready for the Olympics building tomorrow. c) The electricians are on the strike but the BBC is still broadcasting. spite The BBC is still broadcasting the electricians are on strike. d) Although no one gave us an invitation, we were still able to get into the club. given We were still able to get into the club in an invitation. e) Although Sarah shouted loudly, she wasn’t able to get the audience to pay attention. might However , Sarah wasn’t able to get the audience to pay attention. f) I couldn’t persuade Tim in spite of my begging him to come with us. as Much , I couldn’t persuade Tim to come with us. g) Despite our being late, we didn’t think for a second we wouldn’t make it on time. though Late , we didn’t think for a second we wouldn’t make it on time.