compound

He tried to tell her the truth, ____ she didn’t listen to him.

• but

• however

• or else

• and

You must work harder; ____, you will fail the exam.

• besides

• however

• or else

• otherwise

I don’t feel like going to that party, ____I have a bad cold.

• besides

• and

• or else

• but

He never worked, ____ he gained all prizes.

• yet

• and

• or

• on the other hand

Sunlight is good for health; ____ , too much sunlight may cause illness.

• therefore

• besides

• or

• on the other hand

We must all eat the proper food, ____ we will get sick.

• while

• but

• or

• on the other hand

At first, I thought of going to visit him; ____, I felt later that it would be quicker and easier to write.

• however

• but

• consequently

• whereas

She enjoys working in a quiet environment, ____her colleagues prefer background music.

• however

• moreover

• while

• accordingly

Either my friends or my brother ___ picking me up.

• am

• are

• is

• be

Neither the employees nor the manager ___ aware of the issue.

• am

• are

• is

• will