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Mary bought that black dress ……………… being too expensive for her

despite / in spite of

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My car had a puncture, ………… I was late for the meeting yesterday

so

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…………… the company made a profit, the workers weren’t given a pay rise.

Even though / Although

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……………… the storm, most domestic flights were delayed.

Because of / Owing to / Due to

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I bought some tomatoes …………… make a good salad.

in order to / to

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Mike doesn’t earn a lot. ……………, he goes on holiday every year.

However / Nevertheless

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John likes flying …………… his wife hates it.

whereas / while

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…………… complaining about the faulty mixer, we didn’t get a refund.

Despite / In spite of

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The bomb exploded. …………, nobody was killed.

However / Nevertheless

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David is such a talented boy. He can speak four languages. ……………, he plays the piano beautifully.

In addition / Besides

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Most people go jogging ………… keep fit.

to / in order to / so as to

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………… Peter had promised to phone us, he forgot.

Although / Even though

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_________ some students need careers advice, others know exactly what they want to do.

While

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You need to place order one week in advance while / so that it can be delivered on time.

so that

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

so as to

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

unless

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