ADVERBIAL CLAUSES III

For most people, acne tends to go away by the time they reach their mid- 20s; _____, very sensitive people may continue to have the disorder until they reach their 40s.

as a result

however

therefore

besides

The word “depression” is often used to describe when someone is feeling “low”, or having “got out of bed on the wrong side”. _____ , doctors use the word in different ways.

Nevertheless

Consequently

Moreover

That is

We are no happier ____ average incomes have more than doubled since 1950.

even though

in view of

in spite of

in that

All students in Israel confronted with cultural difference and inter-group conflict and violence _____ the ongoing struggle between Jews and Arabs in Israel.

even if

however

despite

owing to

Sky watchers west of the Mississippi will miss this lunar show, _____ another eclipse on August 28th will favour them.

because

but

owing to

in view of

We don’t have to go shopping, _____ do we have to dine at home.

nor

for

yet

High heat causes rapid loss of water ______ sweating.

since

due to

until

much as

______the Americans regard the English, as their ancestors, they are a highly composite ethnic mixture.

While

Although

Despite

However

Experts estimate that 20 million Americans have mild symptoms, _____ for 6 million women and 3 million men, the symptoms are moderate to severe.

despite the fact that

because

although

while

People are realizing there are different varieties of citrus _____ lemons and limes.

moreover

in addition

also

besides

The design hotel simply proved that good architecture isn’t _____ a demand ____ a requirement.

either / than

neither / nor

more / than

just / but

A working group will outline the effects of the changes on humans, showing the effects of increases in temperature and humidity on malaria _____ the impact of heat waves on crop losses.

more than

in addition

as well as

moreover

UNICEF said that _____ torrential rains in April, thousands of pastoralist children still face death.

whereas

despite

however

instead of

First examples of illustrated text came much later_____ because paper had only been recently introduced to the area, _____ because paper deteriorates so much more quickly than other products.

either / or

yet /still

the moment / while

not only / but also

Jewellery was important in _____ settled _____ nomadic societies and was worn for festive occasions and for displaying wealth.

just as / when

whether / or

both / and

neither / nor

Science fiction is usually just an element of the story and the background, _____ the play would deal with issues of society.

whilst

although

until

much as

In our multi-medial world with a lot more fiction available than in the past, the influence _____ the origin of single ideas are not so easy to trace.

as well as

in addition

beside

furthermore

Extraterrestrials are not an object science would have to deal with; _____ they constitute a very strong story element for any kind offiction as well.

just / but

both / and

so / that

neither / nor

Throughout history there have been some books which had an extraordinary influence, _____ this was nothing compared to the influence the new media would have.

otherwise

because

yet

in spite of

_____ a long and controversial history, psycho surgery has persisted as a modern treatment option for some medically intractable psychiatric disorders.

Despite

Although

In spite of the fact

While