discourse markers - choose the one that is NOT possible

...... being the better player, Richard lost the match

• In spite of

• Even though

• Despite

Laila's mother-in-law was a very difficult woman..... couldn't help liking her

• However

• Nevertheless

• Consequently

We left a drawn... avoid the rush hour traffic

• because of

• in order to

• so as to

Sales figures have fallen drastically....the recession

• due to

• because

• owing to

The workers covered the furniture with sheets...splash it with paint

• so as not to

• not to

• in order not to

After his accident my brother sold his car ... he couldn't afford the insurance

• as

• since

• because of

We take full responsibility for the error and .... wish to offer you a full refund

• nevertheless

• consequently

• therefore

I agreed to help at the store....I didn't feel like it

• although

• in case

• even though