We asked our barbecue guests to talk quietly after 7.30 p.m. ________ wake the neighbours’ young children.
in order to
in case
so as not to
Di Yang moved to Auckland ________ improve her English.
as a result to
in order to
because
the system where people improve their job prospects step by step
academic qualifications
career ladder
work experience
How many books ________? I’ve never seen so many!
have you
have you got
you have
a word to describe a job that will never lead to a better career
tedious
freelance
dead-end
Anja passed all her exams. ________, she got into her first choice of university.
Yet
Nevertheless
As a result
We enjoy good food. ________, neither of us is a particularly good cook.
Owing to
However
Consequently
It was a formal occasion, ________ I dressed in my best suit.
because
so
so that
I ________ my car serviced tomorrow afternoon.
have to
’m having
had
The match went ahead ________ the rain.
even though
in spite of
in case of
doing the same thing over and over
rewarding
repetitive
demanding
Ana can’t go to the conference in Australia ________ she hasn’t got a visa.
since
so
but
The climbing course was cancelled ________ adverse weather conditions.
seeing as
due to
because
I’ve never ________ such a laugh before! Let’s do this again some time.
has
have got
had
the time off work that men get when their partner has had a baby
compassionate leave
paternity leave
unpaid leave
I really enjoy going to salsa classes, _________ I’m a pretty bad dancer.
despite
consequently
even though
Ramon’s such a ________. He lets the kids do whatever they want.
heart of gold
cold fish
soft touch
to stop employing somebody because there is not enough work for them to do
hire
resign
lay off
Leah’s always been very ________. She never lets anything get in the way of achieving her goals.
sarcastic
determined
thorough
My colleagues are extremely ________. They worked together through the night to solve the technical problems.
bright
steady
conscientious
extra things an employee gets from a company as well as a salary
made redundant
a pay rise
perks
You ________ cousins in Sweden, don’t you?
have to
got
have
Jack has to do an assignment this evening, ________ he can’t join us.
so
so that
so as to
Keir ________ his phone stolen from his bag when he was in the gym.
had
has
’s got
It was a tough interview, but ________, I think I did OK.
on the whole
deep down
on the surface