I'm still optimistic about climate change although the predictions are depressing. (DESPITE) I'm still optimistic about climate change _________ predictions.
despite the
It hasn't rained for six months. (SINCE) It ___________ it rained.
has been six months since
He left before the thunderstorm started. (ALREADY) He ________ the thunderstorm started.
had already left when
Simona last wrote to me seven months ago. (HEARD) I _______ Simona for seven months.
haven't heard from
As a result of the strong winds last night, several tiles came off the roof. (BECAUSE) Several tiles came off the roof __________ so strong last night.
because the wind was
I don't recommend hiring skis at this shop. (ADVISABLE) It's __________ skis at this shop.
not advisable to hire
The lake always used to freeze over in the winter. (WOULD) The lake _________ in the winter.
would always freeze over
My father recommended trying this restaurant. (TOLD) My father _________ at this restaurant.
told me I should/must eat
There won't be any oil left soon. (RUN) We will _________ oil soon.
run out of
Endangered species will become extinct if we don't do more to protect them. (UNLESS) Endangered species will become extinct _______ to protect them.
unless we do more
Our team lost the match because the other team was stronger. (AS) Our team lost the match because they ______ the other team.
weren't as strong as
I always travel to work by train so that I don't waste time in traffic jams. (AVOID) I always travel to work by train ________ traffic jams.
in order to avoid / to avoid
Rising sea levels are a real threat to many coastal regions. (RISK) Many coastal regions __________ rising sea levels.
are at risk of
“I'm sorry, Madam, the fish has all gone now.” (LEFT) “I'm sorry, Madam, there is ________ now.”
no fish left
Governments have done too little to protect the environment. (ENOUGH) Governments _____________ to protect the environment.
haven't done enough
“I suggest you have the fish,” the waiter said to me. (ADVISED) The waiter ______________ the fish.
advised me to have