LINKERS 2. REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING THE CONJUNCTIONS IN BRACKETS.

1. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH A SUITABLE CONNECTOR.

1. He wasn’t allowed to get into that disco because he was under eighteen. (because of)
Addition Time Purpose Contrast 2. Helen took a map. However, she still got lost. (in spite of )
Reason Result Examples
3. Brian behaved like an angel. He wanted his mother to let him go to the party (so that)
1. .............................. their parents’ opposition, Tom and Ann decided to continue their
relationship. 4. If you don’t want to wake up the baby, speak softly. (in order not to)
2. We’ve left a note on the table……………………….he can see it.
5. In spite of being really hungry, he didn’t eat anything. (although)
3. ..................................... we left late, we still got there in time.
4. The hotel has a very good reputation. ..............................., it is one of the cheapest in the 6. He understands Chinese and he can also speak it. (Besides)
area.
5. ................................... there are no more issues to deal with, we can finish the meeting. 7. He still won the game although he had a bad knee. (despite)
6. Brian is leaving the company .................................... his age.
7. The jacket was .................. big.................... I couldn’t wear it. 8. You seem to know so much about it. For this reason, I would like to hear your version. (as)
8. He worked for the same company all his life................................... he retired. 9. The economy is going through a rough period. People are losing their jobs (As a result)
9. Fruits and vegetables provide us with vitamins. ................., carrots have lots of vitamin A.
10. She’s younger than the other members in the group. She’s better than most of them...........
11. Both the manager and his assistant were ill. ......................................, there was no-one to
take decisions. 3. TRANSLATION
12. I couldn’t pass the exam precisely................................ I didn´t have enough time to revise.
13. Martin, ............................ you speak Spanish, I wondered if you could translate some words. Mis hermanas están ahorrando dinero para irse a Australia el próximo verano.
14. Nora doesn’t eat fast food .................................... it isn’t good for her health.
15. It was ............................ wonderful view ............................... we were left speechless.
Todos los vuelos se cancelaron debido a la intensa niebla.
16. ........................... the teacher was out of the class, some pupils started messing around.
17. There´s time to have a bite............................. the next class starts.
18. The president wasn’t very popular. ...........................,his resignation wasn’t unexpected Se ha prohibido fumar en muchos lugares públicos en EEUU. Por esta razón la gente está dejando
19. Tim has to go to the surgery ................................. a domestic incident. de fumar.
20. I didn’t tell you………………………… make you feel sad.
21. It was ................................good cake ..............I couldn’t help asking for the recipe.
A pesar de vivir cerca de su oficina, mi padre siempre coge el autobús.
22. The letter arrived ........................ we were getting ready.
23. The flowers died .............................it was so dry.
24. .................................the pay wasn’t very high, he decided to take the job. Entró despacio en la habitación para que sus padres no se despertasen.
25. She went to the market …………………buy some fruit.
26. He always did his best at school. .............................., most of his school friends were very Como llovía muchísimo, tuvimos que comprarnos un paraguas.
lazy.
27. You know what is in the letter,........................ I won´t read it to you.
Aunque el pidió disculpas, ella no quiso volver a salir con él.
28. Michael raised his voice …………………everyone could hear him.
29. .......................we are here, let’s enjoy ourselves.
30. The rent for the building was reasonable. ................................., the location was perfect. Es mucho más rápido viajar en metro. Además, es mucho más barato.
31. He’s sitting down ………….……he will have a rest.
32. Singers.................. Eminem and Madonna are popular throughout the world. Llamó a su mujer nada más que llegó al hotel. Sin embargo, ella no estaba en casa.
33. My uncle is the owner of the factory opposite. He...............runs the restaurant next door.
34. I forgot to send the letters. .........................., some people didn’t know about the meeting. Me obligaron a quitarme toda la ropa por si acaso llevaba algún arma.
35. They went home early................................they could watch the match on TV.