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

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4. confessed
5. described
6. compared
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  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 it up easily.
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Reporting Verbs

  1. Mr. Johnson __________ his son Peter to give up 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.
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  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.
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