Connectors (contrast, result, reason and purpose)

I read the entire book; ____ I can’t remember anything about the story.

• yet

• therefore

I didn’t study very much, and ____, I didn’t pass the test.

• owing to

• consequently

I sold my car ____ I couldn’t afford the gas.

• as a result

• because

We have a large umbrella ____ it rains.

• in case

• as

We think the house will sell quickly. ____, we want to be sure it looks as good as possible when people come to see it.

• As a result

• Nevertheless

My bicycle was stolen, ____ I had to walk to school.

• so

• because

He gave up running ____ a knee injury.

• due to

• since

She had to break the news gently ____ upset her father.

• so that don't

• so as not to

____ I didn’t want to, I spent my afternoon doing laundry

• Although

• Even though

• Despite

• However

I joined a gym (a)   I can get into better shape.