Example: More people own computers. The number of manufactures has gone down. (while)
More people own computers, while the number of manufactures has gone down.
1. ABC is a small engineering company. It makes pumps. (-ing clause)
2. The recession hit the building industry. At the same time we saw our orders declining. (when)
3. We cut back on the workforce. However, this was not enough to protect our position. (although)
4. We saw the benefits of introducing a quality system. Then we started a project to investigate the advantages ourselves. (after)
5. We needed to improve quality. That's why we asked the production line workers to contribute suggestions. (because)
1.6. (8 x 1point) Match each verb on the left with a noun on the right to form common partnerships. Use each word once only. Write your answers (letters a, b … or h) in the boxes.
| 1. annual | a) conference |
| 2. early | b) credit |
| 3. extended | c) dismissal |
| 4. limited | d) enterprise |
| 5. natural | e) liability |
| 6. occupational | f) pension |
| 7. private | g) resources |
| 8. unfair | h) retirement |