After the company launched its new product, the number of online orders ________ by 50% in the first week.
similar
although
increased
The weather was cold, (but / so) we still went to the park.
but
The girl looked (happy / sad) even though she lost the game.
happy
The number of people visiting the museum has ( increased / fall ) over the past year.
increased
_______ the heavy traffic, the delivery driver managed to arrive at school before the bell rang.
Despite
Increased
However
(However \ although ) it was raining, we went for a walk
although
The two cities have( bigger / similar) crime rates but very different economies
similar
My brother is very tall, (however / similar), I am quite short.
however
Sarah studied for five hours for the math exam. .................,the results were lower than her previous score.
similar
despite
although
however
The cost of textbooks _______ significantly this year, making it difficult for some students to afford them.
similar
rose
despite
different