a. Circle the right linker.

Even though she’s working really hard, I don’t think she’ll be able to catch up.

  1. We can’t afford to have a holiday this years as we’ve got an overdraft at the bank.
  2. Could we rearrange my timetable so that I don’t have so many classes on Fridays?
  3. I got to the interview on time due to the fact that my rain was late.
  4. The restaurant chain has had a very difficult year. As a result, they haven’t had to close any of their restaurants.
  5. He gets a good salary though the job itself is quite monotonous.

b. Circle the better option according to register.

Sales have increased over the last three months. Therefore, we’ll be taking on five new employees.

  1. I’ve been off work for the last three days because of this nasty cough I’ve got.
  2. The organization has severe financial problems, and consequently half the staff have been laid off.
  3. The company has reported declining sales this year. Nevertheless, they have so far managed to avoid any staff cuts.
  4. I stopped at a service station to fill up with petrol.
  5. I thought it was an amazing film. It was quite depressing, though.
  6. It has been announced that the last match of the season has been cancelled because of the severe weather.

c. Join the sentences using the bold words, making any necessary changes.

We only use energy-efficient light bulbs. We don’t want to waste electricity. So as

We only use energy-efficient light bulbs so as not to waste electricity.

  1. Our seats were a long way from the stage. We enjoyed the play. In spite
    In spite of our seats being a long way from the stage, we enjoyed the play.
  2. It took us ages to get there. The traffic was heavy. Because of
    It took us ages to get there because of the heavy traffic.
  3. I took the price off the bag. I didn’t want Becky to know how much it had cost. So
    I didn’t want Becky to know how much it had cost so I took the price off the bag.
  4. Keep the receipt for the sweater. Your dad might not like it. In case
    Keep the receipt for the sweater in case your dad doesn’t like it.
  5. Susanna is an only child. She isn’t at all spoilt. Even though
    Susanna isn’t at all spoilt, even though she is an only child.
  6. Prices have risen because production costs have increased. Due to
    Prices have risen due to increased production costs.