EF Upper-intermediate 9A Grammar | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 7 Public

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets so that both sentences mean the same.

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A lot of companies have reduced staff numbers so that they can save money. (in order to)

A lot of companies have reduced staff numbers in order to save money.

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Even though the flight was long, she felt great when she arrived in New York. (despite)

Despite the long flight, she felt great when she arrived in New York.

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Nick didn’t tell Louisa the truth because he didn’t want to hurt her feelings. (so as)

Nick didn’t tell Louisa the truth so as to hurt her feelings.

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I bought the shoes in spite of the fact that they were ridiculously expensive. (even though)

I bought the shoes even though they were ridiculously expensive.

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The company has a big market share even though they do very little advertising. (in spite of)

The company has a big market share in spite of doing very little advertising.

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They had to leave the hotel early. If they hadn’t, they would have missed their train. (so that)

They had to leave the hotel early, so that they would have missed their train.

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She didn’t get the job in spite of being a strong candidate. (though)

She didn’t get the job. She was a strong candidate though.

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