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first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although,

in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless,

otherwise, provided (that)

__________, we’ll visit the Eiffel Tower __________ we’ll

go shopping.

First

then

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first, then, since, besides, so, but/however, although,

in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless,

otherwise, provided (that)

It’s raining, __________ I’m not playing tennis.

so

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She won’t mind your being late - ____________ it’s not

your fault, is it?besides

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____________ you’re so clever, why don’t you do it?

Since

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otherwise, provided (that)

I understood what she was saying ______________ her

strong accent.in spite of

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otherwise, provided (that)

Don’t buy it ___________ you really want it.

unless

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Do you play any other sports _____________ football and

basketball?

besides

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_______________ he is rich and famous, he is not happy.

Although

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otherwise, provided (that)

You can borrow my car _______________ you bring it

back tomorrow.

provided

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The match took place _______________ of the bad

weather.in spite of

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in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless,

otherwise, provided (that)

I’m working and studying very hard __________________ get

promotion.in order to

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otherwise, provided (that)

You can dress ______________ you like, it’s quite an informal

party.

however

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otherwise, provided (that)

Don’t take that road ______________ you really have

to.unless

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in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless,

otherwise, provided (that)

You’d better leave now _______________ you’ll be late

for your train.otherwise

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in spite of/despite, in order to, if, unless,

otherwise, provided (that)

You can invite Paul to the party ___________ not his friend

Mark!but

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I’ll pay you extra _____ you get the work finished by Friday.

if

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_______ we’ve got time before the train arrives, let’s go and

have a cup of tea.

Since