1) Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor. a) therefore b) however c) otherwise 2) You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late. a) Consequently b) Furthermore c) Otherwise 3) I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles. a) Moreover b) Nevertheless c) Though 4) Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap. a) Otherwise b) Hence c) Nevertheless 5) Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water. was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.  a) Therefore b) What is more c) Despite this 6) The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course. a) Thus b) In spite of this c) Otherwise 7) The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip. a) Besides b) Therefore c) Furthermore 8) You must buy the tickets; ___, we won't be able to see that play. a) otherwise b) whereas c) even so 9) The neighbourhood isn't very interesting. I like the house, ___. a) moreover b) thus c) though 10) ___ we live in the same building, we hardly see each other. a) However b) While c) Hence 11) He didn't earn enough money. ___, his wife decided to get a job. a) Moreover b) For this reason c) Although 12) That house isn't big enough for us, and ___, it's too expensive. a) furthermore  b) hence c) although 13) We have plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling soon. a) nevertheless b) unless c) consequently 14) She's extremely rich. ___, her boyfriend grew up destitute. a) Thus b) Having said that c) In contrast 15) Pets are great for mental health. ____, they require a lot of time and energy.  a) For a start b) By and large c) All the same

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