Linking ExpressionsOnline version Write one or two sentences with a ssimilar meaning to the sentence below, using the words in brackets and any other words you need. by Diana Fúneme 1 Despite the rise in profits this year, our company is still losing money. (alhtough) Written answer 2 The head of my department clled an emergency meeting so I had to cancel all my afternoon appoinments. (because) Written answer 3 It is now much cheaper to rent a DVD at home so fewer people are going to the cinema these days. (due to) Written answer 4 The cost of basic foods has risen because petrol prices increased last month. (as a result) Written answer 5 Although there are 30 girls on this course, the boys still outnumber the girls by two or one. (but) Written answer 6 Although there are some advantages to the pace of modern life, it also has its disadvantages. (however) Written answer 7 The number of red deer in the wild increased slightly in the 1980s, although the increase was not sufficient to take them off the endangered species list. (in spite of) Written answer
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