Answer — Exercise 2

12 - Linking devices·New Headway Advanced - Workbook

Chapter

Exercise

Question

Rewrite the sentences using the linkers in brackets.

Answer

Even though I went to bed early last night, I feel really tired today.
Despite having gone / going bankrupt in his 30s, Jeff now runs a very successful online business. / Jeff now runs a very successful online business, despite having gone / going bankrupt in his 30s.
I tend to be a bit lazy, whereas my sister Monika is always busy - she can't keep still for a minute. / Whereas I tend to be a bit lazy, my sister Monika is always busy - she can't keep still for a minute.
My grandfather can describe in great detail events that took place 50 years ago. However he often can't remember what he had for breakfast!
Sue is not very well off. Even so, she gives generously to various charities.
Much as I admire her, I find her difficult to get on with.
While I don't agree with some of his policies, I think he'd make a good prime minister.
Buying that house should be a good investment. On the other hand, Katie has to remember that the housing market could collapse.
Although I don't believe in miracles, his recovery seems to defy medical explanation. / I don't believe in miracles, although his recovery does seem to defy medical explanation.
It's a bit of a wrench for Gio and Liv to leave Oxford. All the same, they are looking forward to living in Barbados. / They are looking forward to leaving Oxford all the same.