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Exercises

36.8 Combine the two sentences into one sentence using so, so that, because, as, or since. More
than one answer is possible in some sentences.
NnbwWwnyner I turned up the radio in the lounge. I could hear it in the kitchen.
I didn’t phone you. It was very late.

The restaurant was full. We went to the bar next door.
I stayed at home. I was expecting a phone call.
It’s a very large city. You have to use public transport a lot.
I learned to drive. My mother didn’t have to take me to the riding school every week.

36.2 Transform these sentences using because of. Make any changes that are necessary.
Example: He couldn’t play because he had an injured shoulder.
He couldnt play because of his injured shoulder.
NnBWN The light was very bad, so the referee had to stop the game.
She got the job because her qualifications are excellent.
PR The weather was terrible, so we couldn’t eat outside.
She had to stay at home because she has a broken ankle.

The flowers died because it was so dry.
The traffic was very heavy. I was half an hour late.

36.3 Read this memo from a manager to the staff. Fill the gaps with suitable words or phrases.

To: All staff
From: The Manager
Date: 9.8.96
Subject: . Temporary roadworks
From next Monday (and continuing throughout the week), there will be
roadworks on all major approach roads to the factory. this will @
considerable delays, could I please ask staff to leave home a few minutes early in
the morning ®) everyone arrives on time.
Lhave been told that.these roadworks could also severe traffic
congestion. & it may be advisable to leave your cars at home and use

public transport instead.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
DP

36.4 These sentences are all about learning English. Complete them in a logical way.
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