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COMPLETE THE STATEMENTS

Step 1: Fill in the gaps in items 1-5 with one of the options (A-F). Use each option only
once. There is one option you do not need.

A. apart B. because C. as a result of D. however E. so F. in case

1. The first part of the exam was easy; the second, _____, took me two
hours to finish.
2. I couldnt go to the party _____ I was ill. I was so disappointed. I
knew that all my friends would be there.
!" _____ the economic crisis, they had to sell their summer house and
rent out the apartment that their son was going to live in.
$" Well ________ from the fact that I know very few people here, I am
really glad we moved to this part of the town.
5. You know, why dont you give me your number just _____ I need to
contact you for something.

Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (G-L). Use each option only
once. There is one option you do not need.
G. for H. in order I. despite J. with a view K. although L. due

6. _____ the thorough investigation, they still couldnt find traces of the
lost airplane.
7. The old school had been pulled down _____ to be rebuilt. The new one
will be more modern and more spacious.
8. The game was cancelled _____ to bad weather. I guess the fans must
have been terribly disappointed.
9. _____ they managed to put out the fire, they still had to find shelters
for everyone.
10. We train our staff regularly _____ to improving customer service in
the long run.







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Step 1 KEY: 1. D (however), 2. B (because), 3. C (as a result of), 4. A (apart), 5. F (in case)
Step 2 KEY: 6. I (despite), 7. H (in order), 8. L (due) 9. K (although), 10.J (with a view)