Answer all questions. Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning of the sentences. Use the words/phrases given to begin the new sentences.
1. It rained heavily but the children enjoyed playing in the rain.
In spite
2. Fathima is not as tall as her sister.
Her sister
3. He did not attend the funeral as the train was late.
Had the train
4. Lasith didn't go to school last week, so he couldn't do the exam.
Had Lasith ..
5. The students felicitated their teacher for guiding them throughout their school career. Their teacher ​

1. In spite of heavy rain children enjoyed playing in the rain

2. Her sister is taller than her sister.

3. Had the come late so he did not attend the funeral

4. Had Lasith go to school, he did not attend the exam?

5. Their teacher were felicitated for guiding them throughout their school career.

the answer is c: at the city park,it has two basketball courts, a playground, and a walking path.

1. the details that would clarify the authors purpose for writing would be after the "haley collected used soccer jersey and sent them to guatemalan children." part, he would say, "and you can also donate today to save ". so far in the text, you can see no such thing. if, near the end the author persuades you to donate to guatemalans, then you know that the author's reason to write is to persuade you.

2. what details would make the text more engaging is to see the guatemalan children's reaction to getting free jerseys.

3. the details that convey the author's attitude would be an opinion by the author, for example, if he said, "haley was a very nice girl " or, you can find the attitude by finding parts of haley's personality that he highlights. you can strengthen your tones by using more descriptive words, and simplify long sentences as much as you can.

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