Task 2

Rewrite using advanced linking words

Перепишите предложения, используя слово в скобках

The plan was unpopular, but it was approved. (nevertheless)
The delay happened because of technical issues. (owing to)
The proposal has advantages, but it is impractical. (while)
The team lacked experience, so the project failed. (as a result)
The agreement is valid only if both sides agree. (provided that)
The research was limited, but it offers useful insights. (notwithstanding)
The costs were reduced, and this improved profitability. (thereby)
At first, the idea was rejected. Later, it was accepted. (subsequently)
He claimed to support the plan, but in reality he opposed it. (in fact)
Three factors were considered: cost, time and risk. (namely)

Answers

The plan was unpopular; nevertheless, it was approved.
The delay occurred owing to technical issues.
While the proposal has advantages, it is impractical.
The team lacked experience; as a result, the project failed.
The agreement is valid provided that both sides agree.
Notwithstanding its limitations, the research offers useful insights.
The costs were reduced, thereby improving profitability.
Initially, the idea was rejected; subsequently, it was accepted.
He claimed to support the plan; in fact, he opposed it.
Three factors were considered, namely cost, time and risk.