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13 Adverbial clauses
Ell Complete the sentences using a phrase from A (use each one twice) and an ending from B.
Write the letters in the spaces.
A
n order that b so as not to c in that d seeing that

fit's so poorly paid
e the front wheel is smaller than the back
h damage its roots
j she's so fit
larger planes can land there
I be overheard
k they are carnivorous
1 The swimming pool had to be emptied a. + a
People here don't put much effort into the job
2
My bike is unusual
3
You need to lift the plant carefully
4
Pitcher plants are unique
5
The runway is going to be extended
6
She'll probably recover from the illness quickly
7
We spoke very quietly
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1 The swimming Kul had, to be emptiet in order thak some, broken tiles cot be, repaired.
3.4 Choose the correct or more likely options in these texts.
A
Hello Alison,
I couldn't contact you this (1) morning because / morning. Because we had a power cut here. Sony.
Thanks for the invitation to lunch tomorrow. I'm not sure I'll be able to make it, (2) though / although.
(3) In spite of thatl In spite of the fact that we've got extra staff at work, we're struggling to meet the
deadline to finish writing the software. This means I've got a huge amount of work to do (4) before I go
/ before I will go on holiday at the end of the week. I feel really guilty (5) seeing / seeing that this is the
second time this year I've had to turn down your invitation.
Hope to see you in the near future.
Regards,
Ros

I'm sorry I'm not here to take your call. Please leave a message after the tone and I'll get back to you as soon
as I can.
Hello, Omar, its Martha. I'm afraid I have to cancel our meeting tomorrow. My father's just phoned to say
my mother's been taken ill. (1) Because of I Because it sounds quite serious, (2) have to I so 111 have to take
time off to go and see her. I may be away for a few days, but I'll have my laptop with me (3) while I whilst I'm
there (4)so as Scan I so that Scan do some work. When (5)you will get I you get the chance, give me a ring
and we'll sort out another time to meet. Bye for now.

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