Contra Eff

The flight was delayed ______________ the heavy snowstorm.

• a) although

• b) because of

• c) however

• d) whereas

He studied hard for the exam. ______________, he did not pass.

• a) Consequently

• b) However

• c) Therefore

• d) Because

She was late to work. ______________, her manager gave her a warning.

• a) On the other hand

• b) As a result

• c) Although

• d) Nevertheless

The weather was terrible. ______________, the soccer match continued.

• a) Consequently

• b) For

• c) Nevertheless

• d) Thus

We wanted to go to the park; ______________, it started raining.

• d) As such

• c) However

• b) In contrast

• a) Therefore

The students didn’t study for the quiz; ______________, they all failed.

• a) Therefore

• b) Although

• c) Meanwhile

• d) Nevertheless