B2. Linking Expressions - part 1

We had left early that morning. However, we didn't get to the wedding on time.

OF

We didn't get to the wedding on time, ____________________________________ that we had left early that morning.

Despite not being the most attractive phone, it is excellent value for money.

ALTHOUGH

____________________________________ the most attractive phone, it is excellent value for money.

In order to improve his health, he started eating more vegetables and exercising regularly.

THAT

He started eating more vegetables and exercising regularly, ________________________ he wanted to improve his health.

Despite the assignment not being finished, Sam and Noah really wanted to go to the beach.

EVEN

Sam and Noah really wanted to go to the beach ____________________________________ finished their assignment.

I don't mind you borrowing my bike from time to time, if you ask me first.

HOWEVER

I don't mind you borrowing my bike from time to time. ______________________________ ask me first.

Dennis is saving money. He wants to go to Australia.

IN

Dennis is saving money ___________________________ to Australia.

You can come with me if you promise to behave yourself.

PROVIDED

You can come with me ____________________________________ to behave yourself.

I didn't tell him what I thought because I didn't want to upset him.

SO

I didn't tell him what I thought ________________________________________ him.

Despite the fact that it was raining heavily, Sarah decided to go for a jog in the park.

OF

___________________________________ heavy rain, Sarah decided to go for a jog in the park.

He felt exhausted. However, he managed to finish the project ahead of schedule.

DESPITE

_______________________________________ exhausted, he managed to finish the project ahead of schedule.