Answer — Exercise 5
6.7 - Writing·Focus 4 - Student's Book
Question
Read the LANGUAGE FOCUS. Then join each pair of sentences in two different ways. Begin with the words in brackets.
Answer
- Some people claim we should always tell the truth, while others feel there are times when it is acceptable to lie. While some people feel ...
- Whereas some lies are told for the benefit of the liar, others are told to avoid hurting someone else’s feelings. / Some lies are told for the benefit of the liar, whereas / while others are told to avoid hurting someone else’s feelings.
- While pretending to like a gift may be acceptable, lying about your qualifications is clearly wrong. / Pretending to like a gift may be acceptable, whereas / while lying about your qualifications is clearly wrong.
- A white lie can sometimes protect someone’s self-esteem, while / whereas the truth may hurt them. / Whereas a white lie can sometimes protect someone’s self-esteem, the truth may hurt them.