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Selene seems to be quite clever. _________, she often gets low marks.
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________ I'd like to say that I agree and, secondly, explain why.
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Afterwards
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Lastly
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Firstly
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Camels live in the desert, _____________ dolphins live in the sea.
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I don't like strawberry ice cream. ____________, I love chocolate flavour.
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Mid-day we walk along the Embarcadero in San Francis "though" a cold wind whips our hair across our faces.
The connector expresses:
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purpose
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contrary reason
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contrast
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We turn back and quicken our pace " in order" to return to work on time.
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alternative
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reason
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purpose
Question 7
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We took our wind-breaker jackets — due to despite even though since the weather was chilly
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We like to go sailing, ______ the wind is blowing hard enough.
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One time when we were passing under the bridge and going out to sea, a huge wave turned the ship on its side._________ , we had to call for assistance.
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Nevertheless
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Consecuently
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Otherwise
Question 10
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_________ there are boating rules, not everyone follows them.
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in spite of
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since
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Even though
Question 11
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Sail boat owners have to have insurance _____________ they want to.
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provided that
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whether or not
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even if
Question 12
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___________ you saved a lot, you wouldn't be able to afford that house.
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Even if
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so that
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Therefore
Question 13
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He eats only healthy food ________ his sister gorges herself with junk food.
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otherwise
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Although
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Whereas
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________ we're at the bus station by seven o'clock, we'll miss our bus.
Question 15
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There is no more food left. [blank_start]However[blank_end] there is plenty of drinks.
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The documents will be scrutinized by the police. [blank_start]Then[blank_end] they will be sent back tot he relevant authority.
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The retailer has been making losses. [blank_start]Therefore[blank_end] he intends to wind up his business
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Therefore
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however
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so that
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Wash the potatoes first. [blank_start]Afterwards[blank_end] you can boil them.
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Afterwards
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eventually
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Nevertheless
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I’ve never been to the US [blank_start]in spite of[blank_end] having friends and relatives there.
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We went out [blank_start]despite[blank_end] the cold weather.
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despite
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due to
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for the fact that
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[blank_start]Although[blank_end] Andrew was warned of the risks, he decided to travelalone to South America.
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The city has a 50 kph limit. [blank_start]however[blank_end], people are oftencaught speeding.