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

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

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

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

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

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

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

_________ 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

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

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

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