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Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 7mins
We can't afford to have a holiday this year___ we've got an overdraft at the bank.
as
yet
Could we rearrange my timetable so ___ I don't have so many classes on Friday?
that
in case
I got to the interview on time ___ the fact that my train was late.
due to
in spite of
It isn't worth phoning John, ___ he's arriving in five minutes.
seeing that
so that
He gets a good salary ___ the job itself is quite monotonous.
though
since
I've been off work for the last three days ___ this nasty cough I've got.
owing to
because of
The organization has severe financial problems, and ___ half the staff have been laid off.
so
consequently
The company has reported declining sales this year. ___ , they have so far managed to avoid any staff cuts.
Nevertheless
But
I stopped at a service station ___ fill up with petrol.
to
in order to
I thought it was an amazing book. It was a bit depressing, ___.
though
however
We regret to announce that the performance has been cancelled ___ technical problems.
because of
due to
