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_______ she's working really hard, I don't think she'll be able to catch up.

• even though

• despite

We can't afford to have a holiday this year _____ we've got an overdraft at the bank.

• as

• yet

I'll just put an extra chocolate bar in my bag _____ I get hungry.

• in case

• so that

The plane was late _____ the fog.

• because of

• because

• owing

• due of

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Sales have increased over the last six months. ____ we will be taking on five new employees.

• therefore

• so

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I've been off work for the last three days ______ this nasty cough I've got.

• because of

• owing to

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The organization has severe financial problems, and ____ half the staff have been laid off.

• consequently

• so

The company has reported declining sales this year. ______, they have so far managed to avoid any staff cuts.

• nevertheless

• but

I stopped at the service station ____ fill up with petrol.

• to

• in order to

I thought it was an amazing book. It was a bit depressing _____

• though

• however