Transitions and Conjunctions

Harry is rich; ___, Kate is poor.
1. but
2. however
3. though
It was cold last night, ___ I had a heavy coat on.
1. therefore
2. as
3. so
You'd better go home now. ___, you'll be grounded.
1. Otherwise
2. Or
3. Consequently
Bill was not thirsty; ___, he drank six glasses of water.
1. however
2. moreover
3. but
I hope that I'll be there on time, ___ I can't guarantee it.
1. but
2. so
3. and
It was raining hard last night. ___, he decided to go out.
1. nevertheless
2. otherwise
3. therefore
I didn't study at all yesterday, ___ I think I'll pass the test.
1. therefore
2. unless
3. but
We must buy the tickets today, ___ we won't be able to see that movie tomorrow.
1. although
2. besides
3. otherwise
___ cats are her favorite animals, she also likes dogs very much.
1. Because
2. While
3. Since
The neighbor isn't very friendly, ___ I do like his dog.
1. therefore
2. but
3. although
I'm sorry. Mr. Tang is in a meeting right now, ___ he can't answer your phone. ___ , you can leave a message.
1. therefore, but
2. so, but
3. so, However
There is another typhoon coming this weekend. ___, we've decided to postpone our trip.
1. Besides
2. So
3. Therefore
___ I've already had my lunch, that chocolate cake looks very tempting.
1. Although
2. Nontheless
3. Since
The trip was canceled. ___, we have to go back to work today.
1. Consequently
2. So
3. For
That apartment is big enough for us. ___, it's too expensive.
1. Although
2. However
3. Thus
The location is great; ___, the rent is reasonable.
1. moreover
2. although
3. therefore
Everyone thinks she is a thief, ___ I cannot believe it.
1. however
2. yet
3. or
He must be rich, ___ he spent three million dollars on that car.
1. but
2. for
3. yet
I liked its color, ___ I bought it.
1. therefore
2. so
3. but
James just bought this heater last month. ___, it did not function well.
1. Moreover
2. Although
3. However
Those students didn't study; ___, they failed the course.
1. as a result
2. however
3. nevertheless
The final exam is around the corner, ___ I've been feeling very nervous recently.
1. thus
2. so
3. therefore
He was a great player, ___ he didn't win yesterday.
1. however
2. otherwise
3. but
___ she broke her leg yesterday, she insists that she go to school by herself.
1. As a result
2. Although
3. Thus

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