Grammar rephrasing

Rewrite these sentences starting them as suggested

1. I whispered. I didn’t want anybody to hear our conversation.

I whispered so that…………..

2. The fire did extensive damage but nobody was injured.

Even though………

3. Se left early so as to catch the train.

She left early so that…………..

4. Although Richard doesn’t mind going to school, he would like more holidays.

In spite of…………………..

5. The audience seemed to enjoy the concert despite the bad sound equipment.

Although …………………………….

6. She locked the door. She didn’t want to be disturbed.

She locked the door in order………………………………

7. The trains were late due to bad weather.

Because the weather……………………………………………….

8. The work was hard and the wages low. Even so, he didn’t complain.

Although……………………………………………………………………………..

9. Because of the public holiday, the shops were shut yesterday.

Since…………………………………………………………………………

10. They have very little money. However, they are happy.

In spite of……………………………………………………………

11. He disliked the working conditions in that factory. Even so, he didn’t intend to leave it.

Despite ………………………………………………………………………….

12. I don’t know who told you, but this rumour is totally untrue.

No matter who………………………………………………………………………

13. The debate on education has been postponed. The government want to discuss the latest crisis.

The debate on education has been postponed so that…………………………………………….

14. He was driving very carefully. Nevertheless, he had a serious accident.

However……………………………………………………………………………………..

15. I didn’t have any stamps. Therefore I couldn’t post the letter.

As……………………………………………………..

16. Trees were planted along the street. This was done to reduce the traffic.

Trees were planted along the street so as …………………………………….

17. He pushed hard. Nevertheless, he just