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Discourse markers

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    Fill the gap with the correct discourse marker.
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  • __________ I poured it carefully, I still managed to spill some.
    Although
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  • I still enjoyed the week __________ the weather.
    despite
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  • I like butterflies __ they are pretty.
    because
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  • I am going to Australia __ see some good friends.
    to
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  • Rent in London is too expensive, __ I'm moving to Bristol.
    so
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  • She is always bad-tempered and ____________ doesn't have many friends.
    consequently
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  • I asked you to close the door and ___ it's still open.
    yet
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  • She flew to Bangkok __________ to get some cheap plastic surgery.
    in order to
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  • He kept on gambling all night. _______, he never turned up to claim his winnings.
    However
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  • He ran as fast as he could ______ his legs were very tired.
    though
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  • ____________ I was only six when my grandpa passed away, I can still remember his voice..
    Although
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  • I studied hard ______ pass my test.
    in order to
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  • He kept on running ________ the heavy rain
    despite
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  • I didn't want to go to the party _________ I was feeling really tired.
    because
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  • Se was walking carelessly, _______ she tripped over her feet.
    consequently
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  • __________ governments have some actions against global warming, we won't see results fast.
    Although
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