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Tom was embarrassed ___ he didn't know the answer to the question.

• despite

• therefore

• because

I enjoy watching animated films___ my brother likes action movies.

• therefore

• whereas

• although

Dan didn't study for the test ___ he failed.

• because

• due to

• therefore

I went out with my friends ___ I had a lot of homework.

• since

• due to

• although

He decided to buy a car ___ the high price.

• due to

• despite

• concequently

There was no chance in finding the missing dog. The searching team, ___, continued to search for it.

• because

• whereas

• however

• despite

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

She was not wearing a coat ___ the cold weather.

• in spite of

• since

• however

• although

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.4

Dan went out in a cold night without his coat ___ he got sick

• consequently

• since

• because

She thought they were all going out ___ everybody was dressed up.

• although

• in spite of

• since

Texting while driving is dangerous; ___, it’s illegal.

• so

• moreover

• since