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I love reading; ______, I always carry a book with me.

• however
• because of
• therefore
• moreover

She worked hard all year. ______, she passed her exams with high scores.

• As a result
• However
• Besides
• Since

We wanted to go for a picnic. ______, it started raining.

• By contrast
• However
• In addition
• Because

______ he was sick, he still came to school.

• Since
• Moreover
• Although
• Therefore

She couldn’t attend the meeting ______ a family emergency.

• because of
• however
• as a consequence
• besides

It was getting late. ______, we decided to leave the party.

• Therefore
• Although
• Because of
• Besides

He is very talented in music. ______, he plays the piano and violin.

• In addition
• However
• Since
• As a result

I missed my flight ______ heavy traffic.

• because of
• moreover
• by contrast
• therefore

I had studied all night. ______, I still struggled with the test.

• However
• Since
• Besides
• As a result

He didn’t study for the test. ______, he failed.

• As a consequence
• However
• Besides
• Since