Join the sentences using the words in brackets.

Solutions:

• 1 The staff have finished their work. They can relax. (now that)

Now that the staff have finished their work, they can relax.

• 2 Cleaning the rooms took a long time. I didn't get time for a break. (so ... that)

Cleaning the rooms took so long that I didn't get time for a break.

• 3 Lord and Lady Finch eat upstairs. The staff eat in the kitchen. (whereas)

Lord and Lady Finch eat upstairs, whereas the staff eat in the kitchen.

• 4 A maid quit. We had to work much harder. (and as a result)

A maid quit, and as a result, we had to work much harder.

• 5 It was raining. Lady Acton insisted on going horse riding. (although)

Although it was raining, Lady Acton insisted on going horse riding.

• 6 Make sure the car is ready. Lord Cawley may need it. (in case)

Make sure the car is ready, in case Lord Cawley needs it.