Hardly had the plane taken off than it began to develop the engine trouble.

(a)  

He has a lot of good qualities beside being hardworking and intelligent.

(a)  

The driver stopped to let on more passengers as though the bus was already full.

(a)  

The first applicant for the post was both fast and efficient; still we hired her immediately.

(a)  

You must always have a good breakfast every morning how late you are.

(a)  

Trees are being planted by the roadside so that to reduce traffic noise.

(a)  

You should always keep a well-stocked first aid kit in the house if minor accidents.

(a)  

You shouldn't try to make a living as an artist until you have both talent and good connections.

(a)  

Owing to increase sales, the company is launching a major new advertising campaign next week.

(a)  

Neither Jane Austin not Emily Bronte ever got married, although they both wrote well-known love stories.

(a)  

Some scientists predict that the world economy will suffer another crisis because the shortage of drinking water.

(a)  

They have backed him up through thick and thin, and he has not spoken a word to one of them when he became Prime Minister.

(a)  

I can assure you that as if we don't win another game by the end of the season, Steve Bruce will be manager here next year.

(a)  

Some people think Bella succeeded in business in spite of her charming personality rather than her business skills.

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