They didn’t buy that house because it is a long way from any school; _____, it needs a fortune spending on it.
on the other hand
nevertheless
whereas
furthermore
_____ performing all the functions of a standard vacuum cleaner, this model will also clean your carpets, Madam.
Seeing as
In addition to
Regardless
Furthermore
Dave caught malaria _____ he was working on a construction project in Africa.
during
by the time
while
as soon as
During the war of 1812, the Royal Navy had more ships than the U.S. Navy; ----, they were able to maintain a tight blockade on American waters and transport British Army troops to American shores.
by contrast
otherwise
but for
therefore
They could easily afford to stay at the best hotels, _____ they preferred to stay at small family-run guesthouses.
yet
as
so
for
The 35th US President, J.F. Kennedy, was shot by a lone gunman _____ taking part in a procession in November 1963.
during
until
owing to
while
Strawberries are _____ cheap at the moment _____ we should make some jam.
so / that
not only / but also
as / as
both / and
The police are determined to find the culprits _____ long it may take to trace them.
in spite of
even if
no matter
however
I still think it’s a long way to go without taking a break _____ they are to take turns at the wheel.
despite
whether
so that
even if
_____ of how many different precautions you take, you cannot avoid being bitten by midges in Scotland at this time of year.
Regardless of
Nevertheless
No matter
Instead
I’m glad that we phoned to check the date of their wedding; _____, we would have missed it.
otherwise
although
in case
consequently
---- museums, libraries and archives are cultural institutions, they should ensure that their collections are built up in accordance with universally recognized moral principles.
In case
In order to
Considering that
In view of
This book is _____ entertaining _____ informative, so I definitely recommend it to you
either / or
neither / nor
both / and
so / that
I called Tom, _______ he didn't answer.
so
because
but
or
Some people argue that traditional blood sports, _____ fox-hunting and bullfighting, should be banned because they are barbaric and inhumane.
such as
in case
as though
as far as
We are unable to send you a brochure at the moment, but we will send you one _____ new stock arrives.
until
as soon as
before
while
Smallpox was eventually declared eradicated in 1980, ---- a vigorous campaign of immunization by the World Health Organization.
except for
now that
thanks to
nevertheless
---- offering the most essential services to mankind, the coastal wetlands and marine life of the Asian countries generate income for millions of people.
However
Considering that
Apart from
Thus
Because my car is very old and _____ a little unreliable, I usually take the train to travel long distances.
while
therefore
however
owing to
We are, from this date forward, cancelling your company’s credit facility with us _____ your poor payment record.
in spite of
in addition to
even though
on account of
_____ varied they may be in purpose, all spacecraft move through space in accordance with fundamental physics laws, and all are made up of similar basic components.
Consequently
While
However
Because
Though Cholera is spread ---- directly or through flies and waste, water is the chief medium for spread of this disease and hence it is termed as water-borne disease.
either
neither
not only
both
_____ engaged in as competition _____ as recreation, water-skiing is an exhilarating outdoor sport.
No sooner / than
Whether / or
Unless / and
Hardly / when
The coach was full and the weather very hot, but the air conditioning wasn’t working. _____, the passengers were uncomfortable and many of them complained.
Nevertheless
Consequently
Furthermore
On the contrary
_____ the great diversity in social behaviour and habits between different types of ants, most of them have the same basic physical structure.
Even though
Despite
As if
Regardless
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