Question

Rewrite the sentences using the linking word in
brackets. Make the necessary changes:
1. Mark is learning German. He wants to apply for
a job in Germany (in order to).
…………………………………………………………………………
2. The football match was cancelled. One of the
goalkeepers was ill (due to).
…………………………………………………………………………
3. The guests ate all the food. Mary doesn’t cook
very well (although).
…………………………………………………………………………
4. My car has just broken down. I’ll have to buy a
new one (since).
…………………………………………………………………………
5. Paula didn’t get the job. She had the right
qualifications (in spite of).
…………………………………………………………………………
6. My father’s health has improved a lot. He gave
up smoking two months ago (as a result).
…………………………………………………………………………
7. Sally won’t come to the party. You don’t invite
her (unless).
…………………………………………………………………………
8. My mother does the cooking and the housework.
She looks after my grandparents (besides).
…………………………………………………………………………
…9. Carol failed her exam. She didn’t study hard
(so).
…………………………………………………………………………
10. Do your homework or you’ll be punished (if).
………………………………………………………………………

Answer 1

Resposta:

1- Mark is learning German in order to apply for a job in Germany.

2- Due to one of the goalkeepers being ill, the football match was cancelled.

3- Although Mary doesn't cook very well, the guests ate all the food.

4- Since my car has just broken down, I'll have to buy a new one.

5- In spite of Paula not getting the job, she had the right qualifications.

6- My father's health improved a lot as a result of him giving up smoking two months ago.

7- Sally won't come to the party unless you invite her.

8- Besides doing the cooking and the housework, my mother looks after my grandparents.

9- Carol didn't study hard, so she failed her exam.

10 - If you don't do your homework, you will be punished.