B2 - Grammar - Conjunctions

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I already knew a lot about cybersecurity. ________________, the lecture was quiteinteresting.

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The economy collapsed, _______________ the government had to resign from taking up the investment of building a new stadium in the area.

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_______________ the low temperatures during the winter, Moscow is always worth visiting.

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________________ life was hard during the war, we managed to survive.

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We had a wonderful time in Barcelona. ______________, transport workers were on strike so we couldn't use the underground.

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She has been living in the country her whole life. ______________, she has decided she wants a change and plans on moving to the city.

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I like travelling by underground, _________________ it gets pretty crowded during rush hours.

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They arrived in time for the meeting ______________ having to travel in bad weather.

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_____________ having muscle problems, the defender was able to play.

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The couple broke up a few days ago. _____________ , they are still living together because of the children.

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________________ it was a wonderful place to go skiing, not many tourists found their way there.

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Our economy will not improve this year. _______________, there are many people who are willing to take the risk and set up their own business.

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________________ the fact that the president was not a very popular leader many citizens decided to vote for him anyway.

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The sea levels are rising, _____________ not many people are actually taking this into account and don't even care about global warming.

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I hope he drives carefully and manages to get to work on time ______________ such problems on this slippery road.

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The scientists concluded that ______________ they did everything they could do to save the dolphin it will not probably make it till tomorrow.

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_______________ having lost only one match this season, we didn’t win the championship.

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This provider offers a cell phone tariff for 8 cents per minute, ____________ the other provider offers a flat rate.

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______________ my father likes country music, he rarely listens to it on the radio.

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My sister invited me to her party. _____________, I was so busy I had to tell her I couldn’t come.

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He spent most of his time playing with his friends outside, _______________ when he came back inside he was not tired at all.

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_________________ we hadn’t eaten for over twelve hours, we weren’t very hungry.

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The company still manufactures cars, ______________ the fact that they have been selling more motorcycles over the period of the last 3 years.

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___________________ I have had this car only for 1 year, I would like to buy a new one. I am bored with this one.

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Flight attendants who apply for a job must be able to speak both English and Spanish, _______________ there are situations when the airline makes an exception and hires with the knowledge of only one language.

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________________ the fact that Jimmy had locked his new bike securely, somebody managed to steal it right in front of his house.

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