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Sophie spent weeks studying for her geometry exam; _____, she passed with flying colors.

• as a result

• however

• instead

• likewise

I’m too tired to go for a walk. _____, there is a tornado warning for the area.

• However

• Consequently

• Even though

• Besides

The students have been writing continuously since September and are, _____, tired and unhappy.

• instead

• however

• consequently

• even though

The house was small; _____, it was about three times the size of Tara and Finn's apartment.

• instead

• even so

• likewise

• similarly

Joelle asked Jeremy out, _____ they have nothing in common.

• therefore

• as a result

• meanwhile

• although

It's a good idea. ___, I don't think we have the money to fund it.

• Otherwise

• Instead

• However

• Besides

Mike wanted to go to Wendy’s; _____, we ended up at Harvey’s.

• instead

• likewise

• nevertheless

• otherwise

Martin reviewed his work before handing it in; his friends did _____ and earned a good grade.

• nonetheless

• even so

• therefore

• likewise

Many parents were at the party. _____, their children were home, making a mess in the kitchen.

• Even though

• Similarly

• Meanwhile

• In addition

The police found a suspect in the murder case. _____, they have evidence of premeditation.

• Instead

• Moreover

• Otherwise

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