Connectives that express cause-effect, contrast, & condition

Determine which connector or expression is needed to complete the sentence.

Emily has never wanted to return to the Yukon to live ____ the winters are too severe.

• because of

• because

• so that

• due to

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The car was so expensive ___ we couldn't afford it.

• therefore

• since

• that

• if

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There was little traffic ___ it took only ten minutes to get there.

• but

• consequently

• whereas

• that

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Please turn down the radio ___ I can get sleep.

• because

• such that

• so that

• otherwise

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Ann ate a large dinner. _____, she is still hungry.

• Nevertheless

• Although

• Despite

• In spite of

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I washed my hands, ____, they still look dirty.

• yet

• although

• because

• despite

___ not knowing how to swim, Diana jumped into the swimming pool.

• Although

• However

• In spite of

• Even though

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I did not study. ___, I failed the exam.

• So that

• Consequently

• Nonetheless

• However

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____ I did not eat breakfast this morning, I was not hungry.

• Although

• Since

• Due to

• Despite

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You should take your medicine. ___, you will not recover.

• Unless

• Otherwise

• If

• Even if