13. ____ i met my friend i never really understood the meaning of the world unreliable.

a .where b. before c. first off all
d. because

14. one reason people have dogs is for companionship; ____ is for protection.

a. once b. frequently c. another d. and

15. _____angry birds is a new game; it has quickly become very popular.

a. although b. when c. in the same way
d. first

16. there's no room in your mouth for your wisdom teeth ____ day will have to be removed.

a. for example b. so c. but d. lastly

17. turtles stay in their shoes when they are frightened. ____ dogs put their tails between their legs in frightening situations.

a. after b. similarly c. therefore d. before

18. england has the best language schools ____ it has the worst weather.

a. on the other hand b. later c. because
d. finally

19. _________of the weather, the football game will be played tomorrow.

a. regardless b. in addition c. furthermore d. therefore

20. i dropped my cellphone and it broke ____ i need to either buy a new one or borrow yours.

a. therefore b. otherwise c. furthermore
d. in spite of

21. i can't help you with your homework because i am not very good at geometry ____ i know someone who can.

a. however b. for example c. in addition d. subsequently

22. ________ it was raining i still walked to school.

a. consequently b. furthermore c. accordingly d. although

23. _____ of her good grades rebecca did not get accepted to stanford.

a. in addition b. as a result c. in spite of d. thereafter

24. jeremy is very active and enjoys exercising _____, chris sits on his coach all day playing video games.

a. similarly b. for example c. as a result d. on the other hand

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