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EXERCISES

3. Some of the players of the team got injured in the previous match; ____________, their performance during the
match was noticeably below their usual standard.
4. Every day, plastic is used in a variety of products, from carrying bags to water bottles, food and drink containers,
____________ medical tools.
5. In the Northern Hemisphere, summer lasts from June to August, ____________ in the Southern Hemisphere, those
are the coldest months of the year.
6. ____________ her exceptional talent and wealth of experience, the new employee frequently gets negative feedback
from her colleagues.
7. Sarah lacked confidence on stage until she received loud applause for her performance. ____________ did she
believe in her own talent.

8. ____________ popular belief, lightning can and often does strike the same place twice, especially tall structures like
skyscrapers.

D) Rewrite the sentences using the given words or phrases in parentheses.
1. The economic conditions were unfavourable. The company managed to increase its income. (despite)

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2. The weather was unpredictably bad. The outdoor concert went as planned. (regardless of)

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3. Marc hesitated to tell his mother that the meal was without salt. He did not want to offend her. (for fear of)

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4. The electric car has advanced technology. It beats traditional vehicles in terms of efficiency and environmental
impact. (owing to)

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5. Many people attended the event to experience the live music. The concert tickets were very expensive. (even though)

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6. Project-based learning has been used in classrooms with great success. It is in a position to overcome the deficiencies
of traditional education. (therefore)

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7. Some people enjoy three large meals a day. Others prefer more frequent and smaller meals to maintain their eating
habits. (whereas)
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8. Environmentalists support a productive environment. They use various strategies that include reforestation and
habitat restoration. (in order to)

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