------ the government’s efforts to inform people about the adverse effects of smoking, the country still sees no decrease in the number of smokers. (A) Although (B) Despite (C) Nevertheless (D) Otherwise

Not only would the proposed location increase production costs, [and – but] it would also decrease profit margins.

The board meeting was postponed [due to – because] the chairperson had to leave for an emergency.

Bentoc Shoes has a loyal customers base ____ it provides high-quality service A. because B. rather C. not only D. as well

[In spite of – Although] engineers usually employ computer-aided drawing systems to draw technical drawings, sometimes they need to rely on their annual drawing skills instead.

All vacation requests must be made to your supervisor____the requested date A. prior to B. except for C. previously D. because

Both the Atkinson Times and the MacMillan Record have sizable readerships, ____each targets a different demographic A. unless B. although C. once D. whether

Interest in the marketing seminar was very encouraging, [that – so] the company has arranged for it to be presented again next month.

Please hold any phone calls for Ms. Tanaka___she will be in meetings all day A. as B. but C. despite D. similarly

Glowood Appliances promises customers their money back____they are not satisfied with their purchase A. while B. and C. if D. then

The committee will resume its weekly meetings ____ Ms. Cheon returns from Scotland on September A. that  B. once  C. as well   D. then

Rosewood Inc. has planned to manufacture more handicrafts this year [because – because of] increasing demand for their products.