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