SG1: We don't charge what our competitor does, so won't lose money. / But if...
But if we charged what our competitor does, we would lose money.
SG1: People don't book more expensive hoildays because the economy is so bad. / But if...
But if economy were better, people would book more expensive holidays.
SG1: Because we don't advertise online, we don't reach the younger market. / But if...
But if we advertised online, we would reach the younger market.
SG2: In terms of/ As far as quality is concerned, we are top-notch/second to none.
As far as ... second
SG2. As far as/ In terms of customer service, Artesa is way ahead/second
In terms of... way ahead
SG2: When it comes / As far as to prices, AP can't be a cut above/beat.
When it comes to prices, AP can't be beat.
SG3: In the past few months, we have seen _________ prices. a considerable raise of / a considerable rise in / rise considerably /
a considerable rise in
SG3: Our profits in Q3 were $5 million. In Q4, profits rose by / to / with $6 million -a 20% increase.
to
SG3: Increasing the tax from 10% to 11% isn't a 1% increase -it's an increase ____ 10%! by / of / in
by
SG6: Can you answer a few questions? / Would you mind...?
Would you mind answering answering me a few questions?
SG6: Which one do you prefer? / Could you tell me...?
Could you tell me which one you prefer?
SG6: Have you used our products before? / Could you tell me...?
Could you tell me if you have used our products before?
SG8: _______ the recession, our products are doing very well. Despite / However
Despite
SG8: Sales have fallen the last two quarters; _________ we expect them to increase this quarter. in spite of / however
however
We offered them a 25% discount. They ordered from someone else, ______ that. despite of / in spite of
in spite of
