________ the rain, we still went to the park.        a) Despite    b) However    c) Although

The restaurant has a good reputation. __________, the food was terrible.        a) But    b) However    c) Nevertheless

You don't have to apply for a student visa _____ you're from outside the EU.        a) unless    b) if    c) if not

The actress had to put her hair up _________ look older.        a) so as to    b) and yet    c) because

_______ it was expensive, John bought the watch.        a) Because    b) In spite of    c) Although

She decided to travel by plane _________ being very scared of flying.        a) in spite of    b) despite the fact     c) despite that

Many shops are doing badly _________ the economic situation.        a) due to    b) since    c) in case

He's welcome to come along, _________ that he behaves himself.        a) consequently    b) provided    c) so

________ being the chairman of the company she is also a regular member of several public organisations.        a) Equally    b) Besides    c) Moreover

I'm going to start exercising, _______ I'll get fat.        a) even if    b) otherwise    c) unless

Life in a big city is more stressful than the country. ________ it can also be expensive.        a) Further    b) Moreover    c) On the other hand

_________ to being late with your repayments, you have also failed to reply to any of our letters.        a) Furthermore    b) In addition    c) As well as