Our seats were a long way from the stage. We enjoyed the play. _ (In spite) We...
enjoyed the play in spite of our seats being a long way from the stage./in spite of the fact that our seats were a long way from the stage./in spite of having
20
It took us ages to get there. The traffic was heavy. _ (because of) It...
It took us ages to get there because of the heavy traffic.
15
I took the price off the bag. I didn't watnt Becky to know how much it had cost. _ (so) I...
I took the price off the bag so (that) Becky wouldn't know how much it had cost.
20
Keep the receipt for the sweater. Your dad might not like it. _ (in case) Keep...
Keep the receipt for the sweater, in case your dad doesn't like it.
15
Susanna is an only child. She isn't at all spoilt. _ (Even though) Susanna...
Susanna isn't at all spoilt, even though she's an only child.
15
Prices have risen. Production costs have increased. _ (due to) Prices...
Prices have risen due to increased production costs./the increase in production costs./the fact that production costs have increased.
20
We can't afford to have a holiday this year as/yet we've got an overdraft at the bank.
as
10
Could we rearrange my timetable so that/in case I don't have so many classes on Fridays?
so that
10
I got to the interview on time due to/in spite of the fact that my train was late.
in spite of
10
It isn't worth phoning John, seeing that/so that he's arriving in five minutes.
seeing that
10
He gets a good salary though/since the job itself is quite monotonous.
