1) They wear a safety harness...................... they fall and injure themselves. a) in order b) so as c) in case d) unless 2) The exam was quite difficult. .......................... , almost everyone failed. a) Although b) In fact c) so that d) In contrast 3) They have had to postpone the wedding ................................... the bride's illness. a) on account of b) due to c) because d) hence 4) These exercises are simple and easy to do at home. .......................... , they are enjoyable and help to improve overall wellbeing. a) On the otherhand b) as long as c) Nonetheless d) Moreover 5) Global warming has .................................... the polar icecaps melting and sea levels rising. a) resulted from b) resulted in c) led to d) caused 6) She is never engaged in class and never pays attention. ............................ , she has failed the exam. a) Provided that b) Due to c) So too d) Consequently 7) ................................ to improve her grades, she has got herself a tutor. a) Owing b) In oder c) So as d) Due 8) I'll lend him my laptop ................................ he returns it by this afternoon. a) as long as b) providing c) in case d) in order that 9) She decided not to go to the party ................... she didn't know many people going. a) so b) so that c) since d) apart from 10) ........................ can she speak Russian and French, but she is also fluent in German a) so b) Whereas c) Not only d) Although 11) There was a terrible flood in Brisbane last year. ............................ , nobody was killed or injured. a) Therefore b) Thus c) Luckily d) However 12) The first candidate was very prepared and presented well ............... the second one had no idea what was going on. a) in fact b) while c) whereas d) nevertheless

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