Below are the keys for the following exercises:
Keys page 74, ex. 4: Writing a report
a) While and whereas are possible; nevertheless usually goes at the beginning of a sentence.
b) also and generally are possible; in addition and as well cannot go between the auxiliary and the past particile
c) even though and although are possible; even if is used to express a hypothetical idea: " He'll never get there in time, even if he runs all the way
d) However and Even so are teh best choices here, to show that the contrast in the second sentence is rather unexpected; On the other hand is used to link two different ideas.
e) This means that and This explains why are both possible; This is because is used to give a reason.
f) Other than that and Apart from that are both possible; As well as that is used to add another example/reason.
Keys page 75, ex 1 and 2: Wordspot
1. b-1, c ( 3 or 4), d- 3, e- 5, f- 1, g- 2, h- 3, i- 3, j-4
2. a- I'll just take your coat for you. ( polite phrase)
b- I was so annoyed, I just tore up the letter and (just) walked out. ( emphasis)
c- I'm just looking, thank you.( only)
d- The weather was just perfect ( just) for my birthday party. (emphasis)
e- These shoes are just what I need. ( exactly)
f- I'll ( just) be just a few minutes and then we can go. ( only)
g- Nick arrived just after you left. ( a short time)
h- Look! I've just found that receipt you were ( just) looking for . ( a short time before)
i- Lunch is just a sandwich, I hope that's OK. ( only)
j- Would you just mind ( just) holding this for me please? ( polite phrase)
k- I've got just enough money to pay. ( exactly)
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