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The car was recalled __________ a design fault.

• because of

• resulting in

The factory was forced to close _______________ the sales rapidly declining.

• therefore

• as a result of

The fire started at the weekend. _______the office was empty, no one was hurt.

• Owing to

• Since

__________the recession, most retailers have recorded a sharp fall in

profits.

• Consequently

• Owning to

______________the evidence being presented by experts, some people still do not agree with the decision.

• Despite

• whereas

A recent article has suggested that one procedure to cut the deficit is for the president to reduce the federal budget; ______________, claiming that federal, state, and local taxes should be lowered

• however

• in contrast

• furthermore

Another article has claimed that the causes of inflation were identifiable. ____________ energy prices have risen by 20% over last 6 months.

• however

• for example

• therefore

Rising wages are possibly one of the primary causes of inflation; ___________________ more evidence is needed to support this claim.

• however

• therefore

• for example

In physics, the weight of an object is the gravitational force with which the Earth

attracts it; ____________________, if a person weighs 150 pounds, this means that Earth pulls them down with a force of 150 pounds.

• moreover

• therefore

• for example

There were a large number of people who opposed Heathrow’s expansion plans, who were ___________________ ignored in the final consultation

• in conclusion

• for example

• nevertheless