VIII. Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator provided and make any necessary changes. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. 1. It’s nearly twenty years since my father saw his brother. My father 2. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work. In spite of 3. Because of the heavy rain, they couldn’t go for a picnic last weekend. Because 4. I’ve never seen such a bad film as that one. That’s 5. We decided to go for a walk in the park. It was very cold out. (even though) _____________________________________________________________ 6. The tourists wanted to buy some silk. They went to Van Phuc village (because) _____________________________________________________________ 7. He will stay in England for 2 months more. He can perfect his English (in order that) _____________________________________________________________ 8. There is nothing to eat. We have to go shopping today (as) _____________________________________________________________ 9.Mai could have good marks. She studied hard for the exam (so that) 10.Despite the heavy snow, the explorers managed to walk to the village. Although 11.“You’ve passed your driving test, Ron! Well done!” said Carol. Carol 12.Did you find my passport when you were tidying my room, Mum? Did you come 13.This was one of the most powerful earthquakes ever. No other earthquake was 14. Who do you talk to when you have problems? Mary asked me. Mary asked me ___________________________________________