WEEK IV: HOMEWORK CORRECTION

Grammar in Progress

25.6 I connettivi di modo

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5. In many countries women can’t go to university like men can. (as)

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1. You must repeat this sentence in the way I’ve told you to pronounce it! (as)
2. You can’t translate it as if / as though the automatic translator tells you to do. A good translation must be adapted to the real context! (as / in the way)
3. I understand that looking for a word in a dictionary is as if / as though training for three hours in a gym, but you can’t do this exercise if you don’t know the meaning of the sentences! (like)
5. You should use more formal language in this business letter. You are writing in the way you were chatting with your best friend! (as if / as though)

25.7 I connettivi di contrasto / concessione

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1. Diana drinks two litres of water every day. In spite of that, she is always thirsty. (In spite of drinking two liters of water every day, Diana is always thirsty.

25.8 I connettivi di condizione / dubbio

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3. Domitilla asked us whether we wanted to have a horror party for Halloween. (if / whether)

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1. They aren’t fans of classical music. So I think if you invite them to the concert, they won’t come. (They aren’t fond of classical music. Therefore, I think if you invite them to the concert, they won’t come.)
2. Although Fabio is a close friend, I don’t know whether to lend him my car. He doesn’t drive very well. (Despite the fact that Fabio is a dear friend, I don’t know whether to lend him my car. He doesn’t drive very well...)