They didn't find any evidence of illegal activity and _________, the investigation regarding these companies was terminated.
despite this
however
consequently
Some prisons have been closed in the Netherlands _______ a lack of prisoners.
due to
because
despite
so as to
I recorded the match_________we want to watch it again.
because of
so that
in case we want
The price of oil has gone down______the increase in production
for
due to
because
Scientists have discovered a new technique _______ measuring the speed at which the universe is expanding.
to
so as to
due to
for
_______the weather conditions, the fire could not be contained.
because
owing to
due
He became a very nice and well-educated man _______ having a very difficult childhood.
because of
although
inspite of
so that
The company had to close down _______ the decline in profits.
despite
because
so that
owing to
Clever people ask better questions, and _______, they get better answers.
because
as a result
so that
however
When you argue with your partner you may say things that you don't really want to say.________ , you should choose your words carefully before you speak.
Even though
However
For this reason
I'm going to say only a few words__________take too much of your time.
so not to
for not to
so as not to
_______ technological advances, the world is becoming a global community.
Despite
As
Because of
Since
________you are not listening to me, I'll just stop talking.
Although
Because of
Since
Take the map _______ we get lost.
in order to
in case
so
for
_______ it was very late, we decided to have room service and watch a movie.
As
Owing to
However
Because of
He asked a stupid question, _______ I gave him a stupid answer.
due to
although
so that
so
You need to find a more user-friendly name______people can access it more quickly.
so that
for
in order to
Internet access has been growing exponentially across the country. _______ , growth in rural areas is much slower.
Although
However
Even though
Despite
Nobody is perfect;___________, nobody's decisions are perfect either.
Even though
However
Therefore
________a lot has been done, we need to continue working hard
Therefore
Despite
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