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Someone once joked that dogs think you're family, _______________ cats think you're staff. besides/ whereas/however/in fact

I didn't do very well in school, __________ my sister, who got excellent marks in every subject. like/ unlike/ instead

When I heard Martha talking about her illness, I ignorantly made a little joke to try to cheer her up, but __________ it just made her cry. unlike/ instead/ therefore/ furthermore

We cannot really reduce the destruction of our environment __________ we change our philosophy of consumerism in this society. unless/ whereas/ while

She kept the old photos for sentimental reasons __________ she knew she would never see him again. despite/ however/ although/ besides

The film classification "mature" means the movie should not be seen by a person under the age of 14, __________ accompanied by an adult. unless/ unlike/ despite

I'm no athlete; __________, I'm terrible at sports. therefore/ in fact/ instead

The mayor feels that skateboarders on the sidewalks may intimidate the elderly, and should __________ be banned. because/ therefore/ moreover

We enjoyed ourselves _______________ the poor weather. unless/ although/despite

Recent polls show that most Canadians oppose censorship of the Internet. __________ the government is happy to ignore the issue of pornographic websites. However/ Although/ Consequently

__________ tattoos and piercings seem trendy nowadays, they have actually been around since ancient times, and are practiced in many cultures. However/ Despite/ Though

You need to come to class on time. __________, you need to work harder on your homework. too/ in addition/ however/ despite

Your mark in History is somewhat low. __________, your Chemistry mark is excellent. However/ Besides/ Although/ Furthermore

Her English isn't very good, but she usually manages to make herself understood _______________. nonetheless/ otherwise/ whereas/ therefore

Her son looks a lot like his father, _______________ her daughter looks like her. though/ likewise/whereas/unlike

Koalas and humans are the only animals with unique fingerprints and, __________, koala prints cannot be distinguished from human fingerprints. Therefore/ Likewise/ In fact

I'll phone you if I receive anymore information and you can do __________. otherwise/ unless/ likewise

We didn't go anywhere exotic for our holiday. _______________, we had a simply wonderful time. Nevertheless/ Besides/ Although

I'm not at all brave; __________, I'm a total chicken. likewise/ otherwise/ in fact

The Grand Canyon is a geographical wonder. __________, it is the largest generator of tourist dollars in the state. Furthermore/ Unlike/ Nevertheless/ However

He jumped in the water to save the young girl, _______________ being unable to swim himself. although/ though/ despite

Please call your grandmother on her birthday; _______________, she'll get upset. whereas/ despite/otherwise/likewise

Studies show that if you are right-handed; your right fingernails will grow faster; __________ the fingernails on the left hand of a left-handed person. likewise/ otherwise/ unlike/ besides

The rent is a little high; _______________, it's a very nice house. otherwise/ likewise/ in fact