Practice. Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first sentence and contains the word in brackets

Exercise 1

Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first sentence and contains the word in brackets.

1 It was inconvenient for everyone, so the meeting was postponed, (as)
As the meeting was innocent for everyone, it was postponed..

2 I sent Karen a copy of the minutes because she missed the meeting, (so)

Karen missed the meeting,...............................................................................

3 I had a lot of paperwork to do, so I finished work late, (because)

I finished work late.................................................................................

4 I'll call you back. I have to go now because I have a meeting, (so)
I'll call you back. I have a meeting,…………………

5 He doesn't know, so I'll ask someone else, (since)

Since ...................................................................................

Exercise 2

Underline the correct word.

1 We're not in this business just to make /for to make short-term profit.

2 I'll explain in more detail so/that our objectives are clear.

3 I wrote the date in my diary so that/to I wouldn't forget the meeting this morning.

4 He resigned in order to/for spend more time with his family.

5 Jack came to me in order to/for advice.

6 We'll agree to your offer so that we can/could close the deal.

7 We agreed to their offer so that we can/could close the deal.

8 She rechecked the figures so that the auditors won't/wouldn't find any errors when they came. 9 I'll recheck the figures so that the auditors won't/wouldn't find any errors when they come. 10 Many visitors come here to see/for to see our automated production line.

Exercise 3

Are these sentences in English possible or impossible. Write P or I.

1 I'll speak louder so that everyone can hear. P

2 I'll speak louder in order to everyone can hear.

3 Sorry, I'll explain my proposal again to avoid any confusion.

4 Sorry, I'll explain my proposal again so avoid any confusion.

5 Sorry, I'll explain my proposal again so we avoid any confusion.

6 We mail our clients regularly not to lose contact with them.

7 We mail our clients regularly so as not to lose contact with them.

8 I'll take an umbrella so I won't get wet.

9 I'll take an umbrella so I wouldn't get wet.
10 I'll take an umbrella so I don't get wet.

Exercise 4

Complete the sentences with as or like, or put as/like if both are possible.

1 While I was at university I sometimes worked........ as…… a waiter.

2 The negotiations are going very slowly,......... I expected.

3 Anna's so funny! She's............ a comedian.

4 We'll send the order in two consignments, ........ we agreed in the meeting.

5 This crisis is not.............. the last one. It's worse!

6 I'm lucky. I have a small room at home that I use........ my study.

7 You look just............... your brother.

8 In a situation like this, you should do exactly....... it says in the book.

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