Connectors 1
Re-write the sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original. You must use the words in brackets.
1
Although she was an expert swimmer, she drowned. (OF)
2
The school was closed down due to low inscription. (OF)
3
Helen went to the market so that she could buy some vegetables. (ORDER)
4
The match was cancelled because it was raining. (TO)
5
Despite having a terrible headache, he went to the office. (HAD)
6
He loves going to the theatre while his wife prefers to stay at home.
7
I sat by the window in order to see the landscape. (THAT)
8
As well as being en excellent painter, she writes poems and plays the piano. (MOREOVER)
9
Although Ann isn't very attractive, she is very popular. (HOWEVER)
10
Seeing that we'd run out of milk, we went to the supermarket. (BECAUSE)
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