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I enjoy swimming, ______ I can’t swim very far.

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I enjoy swimming, but I can’t swim very far.

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He was tired; ______, he continued working.

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He was tired; however, he continued working.

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I wanted to play outside, ______ it started to rain.

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I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.

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______ you study regularly, you will understand the subject better.

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If you study regularly, you will understand the subject better.

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My sister loves to dance; ______, my brother prefers to sing.

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My sister loves to dance; on the other hand, my brother prefers to sing.

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I ordered a salad ______ a main course.

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I ordered a salad and a main course.

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She doesn’t like tea, ______ does she enjoy coffee.

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She doesn’t like tea, nor does she enjoy coffee.

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I prefer to travel by plane ______ by train.

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I prefer to travel by plane rather than by train.

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______ I understand your concern, I have to disagree.

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While I understand your concern, I have to disagree.

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They wanted to watch a movie ______ decided against it because it was late.

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They wanted to watch a movie but decided against it because it was late.

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______ arriving late, we managed to catch the last act of the play.

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Despite arriving late, we managed to catch the last act of the play.

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It’s a cheap restaurant ______ the food is excellent.

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It’s a cheap restaurant but the food is excellent.

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I can lend you my notes, ______ I need them back by tomorrow.

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I can lend you my notes, but I need them back by tomorrow.

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She’s successful ______ humble.

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She’s successful yet humble.

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______ I’ve visited Paris several times, I’ve never seen the Louvre.

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Though I’ve visited Paris several times, I’ve never seen the Louvre.

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It’s an easy question; ______, I can’t answer it.

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It’s an easy question; yet, I can’t answer it.

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______ their best efforts, they couldn’t complete the project on time.

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Despite their best efforts, they couldn’t complete the project on time.

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He failed the test ______ to not studying.

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He failed the test due to not studying.

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I love cats; ______, I have three of them.

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I love cats; in fact, I have three of them.

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They were free on Sunday, ______ we arranged a meeting for that day.

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They were free on Sunday, so we arranged a meeting for that day.

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I’d like to visit Japan, ______ Tokyo.

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I’d like to visit Japan, particularly Tokyo.

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He plays football ______ rugby.

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He plays football and rugby.

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She’s been living in New York ______ 5 years

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She’s been living in New York for 5 years

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The movie was interesting ______ a bit long.

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The movie was interesting but a bit long.

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I’ve always wanted to be a doctor, _______ my parents are both in the medical field.

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I’ve always wanted to be a doctor, since my parents are both in the medical field.

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_______ the concert was about to start, there was a power outage.

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Just as the concert was about to start, there was a power outage.

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They are not only good dancers ______ also great singers.

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They are not only good dancers but also great singers.

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______ some initial challenges, the team began to work well together.

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After some initial challenges, the team began to work well together.

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She’s keen on skiing, ______ she doesn’t like snowboarding.

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She’s keen on skiing, but she doesn’t like snowboarding.

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______ you need any help, let me know.

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If you need any help, let me know.

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I haven’t visited the museum, ______ I’ve heard it’s fantastic.

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I haven’t visited the museum, but I’ve heard it’s fantastic.

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I enjoy hiking in the mountains ______ in the woods.

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I enjoy hiking in the mountains and in the woods.

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She was feeling sick ______ she stayed home from school.

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She was feeling sick so she stayed home from school.

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______he’s only 5 years old, he can play the piano beautifully.

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Although he’s only 5 years old, he can play the piano beautifully.

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I’d like to eat outside, ______ the weather permits.

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I’d like to eat outside, if the weather permits.

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______ I respect his opinion, I don’t agree with him.

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While I respect his opinion, I don’t agree with him.

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______ hard as she tried, she couldn’t lift the heavy box.

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As hard as she tried, she couldn’t lift the heavy box.

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He can play the guitar ______ he’s self-taught.

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He can play the guitar and he’s self-taught.

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The food was delicious; ______, I had seconds.

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The food was delicious; so, I had seconds.

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______ I had more time, I would read more books.

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If I had more time, I would read more books.

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I want to visit Australia, and ______ New Zealand.

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I want to visit Australia, and also New Zealand.

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______ I’m afraid of spiders, I can handle snakes without any problem.

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Though I’m afraid of spiders, I can handle snakes without any problem.

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We can go to the beach, ______ we can stay home and relax.

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We can go to the beach, or we can stay home and relax.

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She didn’t reply to my email, ______ I’m worried about her.

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She didn’t reply to my email, so I’m worried about her.

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The trip was exhausting; ______, it was worth every moment.

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The trip was exhausting; however, it was worth every moment.

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He wanted to buy the shirt; ______, he didn’t have enough money.

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He wanted to buy the shirt; however, he didn’t have enough money.

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______ it might rain, you should take an umbrella.

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Since it might rain, you should take an umbrella.

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He’s allergic to peanuts, ______ he always checks food labels.

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He’s allergic to peanuts, so he always checks food labels.

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______ it’s a short journey, it feels very long.

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Although it’s a short journey, it feels very long.

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I’m not particularly fond of chocolate, ______ I love ice cream.

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I’m not particularly fond of chocolate, but I love ice cream.

51
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They have been friends ______childhood.

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They have been friends since childhood.

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She enjoys reading, ______ she has a large collection of books.

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She enjoys reading, and she has a large collection of books.

53
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The show was not only funny ______ very informative.

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The show was not only funny but also very informative.

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_______ their arguments, they are good friends.

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Despite their arguments, they are good friends.

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I don’t like horror movies, ______ I watched it with my friends.

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I don’t like horror movies, yet I watched it with my friends.

56
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I’ll attend the meeting ______ I have a prior commitment.

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I’ll attend the meeting unless I have a prior commitment.

57
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She’s tired, ______ she’s still working.

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She’s tired, yet she’s still working.

58
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______ it’s a sunny day, it’s very cold outside.

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Though it’s a sunny day, it’s very cold outside.

59
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I prefer tea ______ coffee.

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I prefer tea over coffee.

60
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He’s very smart; _______, he often makes silly mistakes.

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He’s very smart; however, he often makes silly mistakes.

61
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______ it’s a weekday, the streets are empty.

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Even though it’s a weekday, the streets are empty.

62
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He’s a famous actor; ______, I’ve never heard of him.

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He’s a famous actor; yet, I’ve never heard of him.

63
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She hasn’t called, ______ I’m beginning to get worried.

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She hasn’t called, so I’m beginning to get worried.

64
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I’d like to stay, ______ I need to go.

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I’d like to stay, but I need to go.

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______ some members disagreed, the majority approved the proposal.

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Although some members disagreed, the majority approved the proposal.

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______ the challenges, we finished the project.

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Despite the challenges, we finished the project.

67
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He’s a good speaker ______ not a great writer.

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He’s a good speaker but not a great writer.

68
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_______ knowing the truth, she pretended to be surprised.

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Despite knowing the truth, she pretended to be surprised.

69
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I didn’t like the movie ______ the music was great.

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I didn’t like the movie but the music was great.

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She sings beautifully, ______ she’s never taken a singing lesson.

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She sings beautifully, and she’s never taken a singing lesson.

71
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______ the park being crowded, we managed to find a quiet spot.

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Despite the park being crowded, we managed to find a quiet spot.

72
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I’ve never visited Africa, ______ I’d love to go someday.

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I’ve never visited Africa, but I’d love to go someday.

73
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You can have tea, _______ you can have coffee.

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You can have tea, or you can have coffee.

74
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The exam was difficult, ______everyone passed.

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The exam was difficult, yet everyone passed.

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______ the delay, the train arrived on time.

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Despite the delay, the train arrived on time.

76
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I went to bed early _______ I was really tired.

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I went to bed early because I was really tired.

77
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______ they practiced daily, they couldn’t win the tournament.

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Though they practiced daily, they couldn’t win the tournament.

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The room is small,______ it’s cozy.

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The room is small, but it’s cozy.

79
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I’ll join you for dinner, ______ you’re still interested.

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I’ll join you for dinner, if you’re still interested.

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______ his youth, he has a lot of experience.

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Despite his youth, he has a lot of experience.

81
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You can watch a movie, ______ you can read a book.

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You can watch a movie, or you can read a book.

82
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She didn’t want to go, ______ she went anyway.

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She didn’t want to go, yet she went anyway.

83
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______ seeing the movie trailer, I wanted to watch the full movie.

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After seeing the movie trailer, I wanted to watch the full movie.

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The shirt is nice,______ it’s too expensive.

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The shirt is nice, but it’s too expensive.

85
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I love spicy food, ______ my stomach doesn’t.

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I love spicy food, but my stomach doesn’t.

86
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The cake is not only delicious ________ beautiful.

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The cake is not only delicious but also beautiful.

87
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_______ the heavy rain, the event was not canceled.

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Despite the heavy rain, the event was not canceled.

88
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We need to hurry, _______ we’ll be late.

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We need to hurry, or we’ll be late.

89
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_______ I’d love to visit, I can’t this weekend.

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While I’d love to visit, I can’t this weekend.

90
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She’s very polite ______ very kind

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She’s very polite and very kind

91
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______ the sun setting, the sky was painted with beautiful colors.

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With the sun setting, the sky was painted with beautiful colors.

92
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He plays the piano, ______ he also sings.

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He plays the piano, and he also sings.

93
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I’ve visited several countries, ______ I’ve never been to Australia.

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I’ve visited several countries, but I’ve never been to Australia.

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______ the book is lengthy, it’s very interesting.

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Though the book is lengthy, it’s very interesting.

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______ I known about the surprise, I wouldn’t have told her.

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Had I known about the surprise, I wouldn’t have told her.

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_______ his lack of experience, he managed to fix the car.

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Despite his lack of experience, he managed to fix the car.

97
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The test was not only difficult but ______ very long.

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The test was not only difficult but also very long.

98
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_______ the high prices, the restaurant is always full.

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Despite the high prices, the restaurant is always full.

99
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I can play the guitar,_______ I can’t play the piano.

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I can play the guitar, but I can’t play the piano.

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