Linking words

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Put in these words: although, because, but, if, incase, in order to, in spite of so, so that, unless
► Olivia booked a babysitter so that she couldgo out for the evening.
1 -……………………. it was late, Nick didn't seem in a hurryto leave.
2- They put video cameras in shops ........……………. stoppeople stealing things.
3 -We decided not to go out for a meal……………………… we weresimply too tired.
4- …………………..... you're ready, we can start now.
5 -Our room was very small,..................................we didn't really mind.
6- No one was watching thetelevision,................................... I switched it off.
7 -You can't drive a car................................ you've got a licence.
8- ………………........ having absolutely no talent, Guy becamea popular TV personality and chat show host.
9- I think my answers are right, but can I just checkthem with yours ...... I've made a mistake?

Key
1 Although-

2 in order to

3 because-

4 If-

5 but6 so
7 unless
8 In spite of
9 in case

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Complete the conversation. Choose the correct linkingword.
Daniel: What are you going to do (►) after/before youfinish college, Rachel?
Rachel: Vicky and I will be off to the States (1) assoon as/in spite of this term is over. We're going to travel
around, and we may go to Canada (2) so that/to seesome friends of Vicky's. We've been thinking
about nothing else (3) since/until we bought our planetickets. Daniel: It sounds great. How are
you getting around in the States? Rachel: By Greyhoundbus. I know it takes longer than flying, (4) but/in
spite of it'll be more interesting.
We fly to LA and then we're taking the bus to NewYork. We're going to buy a special ticket
(5) in order/so that we can go anywhere we like on theway.
Daniel: Yes, it's better by bus (6) because/unless youcan stop off at interesting places.
Rachel: Of course the bus will probably be tiring.
Daniel: Maybe you should take plenty of money (7)if/in case you decide to fly instead. Rachel: I'll have
to be careful with my money. I'm hoping to stay outthere ( unless/until I have to come
back and start my job in September. I'm really lookingforward to the trip, (9) although/because
I'll be sad to leave here. And what about you? Whatare you doing this summer? Daniel: I'd
go away somewhere (10) if/in case I could afford to.But I'm working. I've got no money,
(11) because/so I'll have to earn some. Rachel: Haveyou really got no money (12) although/in
spite of the fact that you've had a part-time job
this term? Daniel: You know me, Rachel. IfI've got
money, I spendit.

Key:

3 1 as soon as -
2 to-

3 since-

4 but-

5 so that

6 because-
7 in case
8 until
9 although
10 if
11 so
12 in spite of

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This substarcts much of our time in our long journey of looking for tasks. I feel ashamed for I'm absent not so much of the time