._________ John’s mother’s birthday, he made her a big cake.

A. In spite his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.

B. In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car.

A. We are pleased about children are allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family.

B. We are pleased that children are allowed to have a voice in decision making in the family.

A. It had been reported that the troops were coming.

B. It was being reported that the troops were coming.

A. Were you use to eat sweets when you were small?

B. Did you used to eat sweets when you were small?

A. How cool!                                 

A. I wish my school had had playground equipment or extra activities.

B. I wish my school had playground equipment or extra activities.