GOLD EXPERIENCE C1 USE OF ENGLISH 1 UNIT 6 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

There are three main factors to consider, __ cost, time, and quality.

NAMELY

She spoke softly __ disturb the other guests at the party.

IN ORDER NOT TO

The weather was terrible, ___, we decided to go on our hike.

NONETHELESS

He didn’t study for the test, __, he didn’t pass.

THEREFORE

She left early ___ miss her train.

SO AS NOT TO

I’d love to take on more responsibilities at work, at ___, I need to make sure I have enough time to balance my personal life.

AT THE SAME TIME

The job seems perfect on paper, ___, it requires long hours and a lot of stress that wasn’t mentioned in the job description.

IN REALITY

The new phone is quite affordable, ___, it lacks some important features that other brands offer.

THEN AGAIN

I agree with your argument ___. However, I believe the solution is more complicated than you think.

UP TO A POINT

The new app is very user-friendly and has a lot of great features. ___, it can be a bit slow when there’s heavy traffic on the server.

HAVIND SAID THAT

The new software update includes several improvements. ___, it will enhance security and speed up system performance.

THAT IS TO SAY

She was unable to attend the event, ___, she had a conflicting appointment.

THAT IS

I don’t enjoy long meetings. __, I prefer short, focused discussions that cover only the essential points.

RATHER

The meeting was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. ___, it was canceled without prior notice.

IN OTHER WORDS

We need to save money every month, avoid unnecessary spending, and plan for the future. To __ , we need to budget carefully.

TO PUT IT MORE SIMPLY