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The beauty queen is gorgeous. .........................., she is not very eloquent.

• Although

• However

_____________________ having muscle problems, the defender was able to play.

• Despite

• Coincidentally

She has been living in the country her whole life. _____________________, she has decided she wants a change and plans on moving to the city.

• In addition

• Finally

• Therefore

Answer explanation

Because she has been living at the same place her whole life, she probably got bored (cause) and wanted something new, 'therefore' she decided to move to a new place. (effect)

I like travelling by underground, ...................................... it gets pretty crowded during rush hours

• However

• Even though

• Despite

I can't come now ............................. the children are ill, and I have to look after them.

• while

• because

• as long as

The economy collapsed, ................................... the government had to resign.

• Consequently

• In spite of

• similarly

.................................. heavy traffic on the motorway, we couldn't make it in time.

• nevertheless

• subsequently

• Due to

I already knew a lot about cybersecurity. ......................................, the lecture was quite interesting

• Eventually

• Additionally

• Nevertheless

This is Jimmy’s new mountain bike, which he got from his parents. He locks it up every evening ____________nobody can steal it.

• so

• undoubtedly

• beyond

You can have _______________ tea ____________ coffee for breakfast. What would you like?

• Either....Or....

• Neither....Nor....