1. The agency's mission is to accelerate transition to an efficient and low-carbon economy, ______ mitigating the long-term threat of climate change.

• during

• while

• after

• since

My uncle was able to see his doctor ______ it was Sunday.

• and

• in addition

• but

• even thought

The company makes good ice cream, ______ the chocolate flavor.

• in particular

• and

• then

• of course

After advertising for three months, he ______ sold his car.

• slowly

• afterwards

• specially

• finally

Your application is incomplete; ______, we will make an exception and accept it.

• nevertheless

• for

• because

• afterwards

The defendant is presumed innocent ______ proven guilty.

• after being

• until and unless

• before

• whe

AMBER Alert is an urgent bulletin system ______ the most serious child-abduction cases.

• and

• but

• for

• because

My friend voted for the Republican candidate ______ being registered as a Democrat.

• and

• because

• despite

• nevertheless

In order to access the building, she had to walk in the street with her walker and risk her safety ______ there were no accessible curb ramps.

• because

• and

• however

• before

______, regular physical activity may be associated with lower health care costs.

• Since

• However

• Despite

• In addition