__________strip mining is the cheapest method of mining, it is often harmful to the
environment.
a. Besides
b. Unless
c. Nevertheless
d. Although
Yuri had a bad cold.__________, he decided not to go to the movie with us.
a. Therefore
b. Meanwhile
c. However
d. Anyway
__________she waited for the bus to arrive, Julia sat on the bench and read her book.
a. So that
b. While
c. Even if
d. Besides when
My mother likes rock music__________it is played at a low volume.
a. because
b. whether
c. when
d. as if
Joelle's favorite beverages are herb tea and mineral water. Chelsea, __________, drinks only
milk or juice.
a. however
b. therefore
c. then
d. too
__________our low interest rates, you will receive a free gift if you sign up now.
a. While
b. Because
c. In spite of
d. In addition to
Aunt Judy said dinner would be served at 6:30, but we didn't start eating __________7:15.
a. less than
b. until
c. about
d. since
My dog Charley is afraid of thunder; __________, when there's a storm I cover his ears.
a. mainly
b. yet
c. moreover
d. consequently
The log cabin quilt was probably designed as a way to give a second life to unwieldy but
warm fabrics salvaged __________suits and coats.
a. from
b. in
c. with
d. at
Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court,
__________appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981.
a. she
b. and
c. but
d. was

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"I have nothing to declare, except my genius".
Oscar Wilde