1) The young couple decide not to buy the house __________ its dilapidated condition. a) since b) so that  c) because of d) therefore 2) Thousands of Irish people emigrated to the US _______ the potato famine in Ireland in the mid-19th century. a) despite the fact that b) so that  c) so d) due to 3) Jim had to give up joining Volleyball match _____________ his sprained ankle. a) due to b) as c) if only d) because 4) Adam is ________ excellent soccer player that he has been offered scholarships by several colleges. a) so b) such an c) due to d) otherwise 5) We have to make early reservations for our flight to London. ________, we won't be able to get a seat. a) Consequently b) However c) On the contrary d) Otherwise 6) During the storm, all the electric power in the area went out. ________, telephone connections were not interrupted, and e-mail communication was possible for those who had wireless access. a) In spite of b) Whereas c) Even though d) However 7) National Archives will be kept secret for 12 years, ____________ the president himself decides that portions may be released early. a) consequently b) unless c) though d) so that 8)  Taxes were lowered, and ____________ complaints were fewer. a) such b) in spite of c) unless d) consequently 9) It may be best to get some time alone _________ you can think more clearly about what to do next. a) while b) due to c) because of d) so that 10) __________ the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. a) In spite of b) Even though c) Whether or not d) Now that 11) Clothes can now be bought for _______ little money that people often don't even keep them for very long, a) due to b) only if c) so d) such 12) It’s a difficult race. _______________, about 1,000 runners participate every year. a) In spite of the fact that b) Though c) Nevertheless d) Otherwise 13) France will potentially elect a new president this year, _____________ the voters stick with Emmanuel Macron, who was elected in 2017. a) so that b) if c) unless d) only if 14) They charge incredibly high prices, _____________ customers keep coming back for more. a) unless b) despite c) so that d) yet 15) ______________ there was no conclusive evidence, most people thought he was guilty. a) on the contrary b) in spite of c) while d) therefore 16) _________________ all our efforts to save the school, the authorities decided to close it. a) Despite the fact that b) Because of c) In spite of d) However

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