1. Many people joined our campaign. _______, it was a huge success. (Moreover / However / As a result / Besides)
As a result
15
2. ______ the heavy police presence, there is an increase in crime in the city. (Although / Despite / Because / Because of)
Despite
20
3. Many parents today work long hours. _______, they miss seeing their children grow up. (As a consequence / Besides / Although / However)
As a consequence
25
4. _________peer pressure, I never skipped classes or smoked cigarettes. (Because / Although / Despite / As a result)
Despite
15
5. The world is facing many social issues nowadays. _______, we need to work together to solve them. (In addition / As a result / By contrast / Therefore)
Therefore
20
6. _______ poverty is a major issue in the city, little has been done about it so far. (In spite of / Because / Although / Because of)
Although
25
7. ________ health problems, alcohol could also cause memory loss. (Moreover / In addition to / As a result / By contrast)
In addition to
25
8. ________ having interesting ideas, my brother was too shy to discuss them with his classmates. (Although / In spite of / Because / Because of)
In spite of
20
9. Many people in the neighborhood have lost their jobs. _______, crime has increased. (By contrast / Since / Although / As a result)
As a result
20
10. Depression is a common issue in our modern society. ________, not much has been done about it among young people. (However / Therefore / Besides / Moreover)