Linking Ideas

__________ there are a lot of environmental problems, the situation isn't hopeless

• Although

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• In order to

• So that

I'm not into drawing ____ I'm not very artistic.

• also

• but

• because

• and

I'm going to quit my job because it's too much work for too little pay. And I hate what I do.

• besides

• therefore

• as a result

• furthermore

If you buy bottled water, make sure the bottle is biodegradable _________ you can prevent buildup in landfills

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• So that

• Instead of

A lot of vegetables from local areas are being sold in store ______ consumer pressure. This is good _______ it supports local farmers and cuts down on transportation.

• even though / despite

• instead of / so that

• as result of / because

There is more solar and wind power now _________ advances in technology. However, ________ recent advances, they're not being used as widely as they could be by consumers.

• as result of / in spite of

• Instead of / so that

• even though/ because

It's better to use everyday items to clean your home _______ buying expensive cleaning products

• instead of

• although

• so that

I'm going to quit my job because it's too much work for too little pay. And I hate what I do.

• besides

• therefore

• as a result

• however

• furthermore

He was spoiled by his parents all his life. So, he will never be independent.

• besides

• therefore

• as a result

• however

I have the greatest respect for his ideas, _________ I don't agree with them.

• although

• therefore

• despite

• while