Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1. _____ I said very clearly that I preferred to pay by cheque, the shop assistant insisted that I should pay the bill in cash.
Question 2. I have told her that I am not going ahead with my plans _____she may think.
Question 3. We've reached our goal of $50,000,_____ the generosity of the public.
Question 4. The ozone layer is becoming depleted_____there are more cases of skin cancer every year.
Question 5. My sister is a very kind and generous person. _____, she helps me with my homework and drives me to basketball practice.
Question 6. _____the weather forecast, it will rain heavily later this morning.
Question 7. Mr. Young is not only healthy _____also cheerful.
Question 8. Fred stayed in bed too long and, _____, arrived late for school.
Question 9. Everyone wondered what Tom's reaction to the accident would be._____, it was his bicycle that was in pieces.
Question 10. I love swimming _____my partner won't go near the water.
Question 11. The child was told to eat his vegetables, or _____ he would get no ice cream.
Question 12. _____an oil fire in your kitchen, make sure not to throw water on the fire, as this will only make it worse.
Question 13. _____hardship, the firemen managed to save many people who were caught in the fire.
Question 14. Melanie is retiring from her job next summer _____she can devote more time to photography.
Question 15. _____I fully understand your point of view, I also have some sympathy with Michaelle.
Question 16. Fast food is very popular. _____, a diet of burgers, pizzas and fried chicken is not very healthy.
Question 17. _____ not openly I disagree with him, as I didn't want to quarrel.
Question 18. Crash diets are not a recommended means of weight loss, _____they can lead to malnutrition.
Question 19. _____its popularity, the book was quickly sold out.
Question 20. Rapid population growth will continue to create new problems _____immediate measures are taken worldwide.
Question 21. There was nothing they could do _____leave their car at the roadside where it had broken down.
Question 22. I am not against the plan at all. _____, I think it is marvelous.
Question 23. Jeremy is very active and enjoys exercising. _____, Chris sits on his couch all day playing video games.
Question 24. I usually enjoy attending amateur productions in small community theaters. The play we attended last night, _____, was so bad that I wanted to leave after the first act.
Question 25. She takes her sister with her_____ she goes.
Question 26. We'll be late for the class _____we run.
Question 27. The Interact Club has done well to help the poor. _____, the Welfare Club has done well too.
Question 28. He had to act immediately_____it would have been too late.
Question 29. My sister told me to pack some trousers and shirts for the trip, _____, not to forget my toothbrush.
Question 30. _____the apples we were growing in the orchard _____the grapes on our vines were affected by the extreme heat.