1.Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.
A. therefore
B. however
C. otherwise
D. despite
2. The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
A. therefore
B. nonetheless
C. otherwise
D. hence
3. She's extremely rich; ___, she's not snobbish.
A. hence
B. however
C. otherwise
D. furthermore
4. It was a windy and rainy night. ___, I decided to go out.
A. nevertheless
B. otherwise
C. hence
D. therefore
5. We stayed up late, ____________ we were tired.
A. although
B. despite
C. otherwise
D. also
6. They went swimming ____________ the coldness of the water.
A. although
B. nonetheless
C. however
D. despite
7. I enjoy the course ____________ the professor is a good teacher.
A. because
B. because of
C. although
D. hence
8. ____________ she lost her way twice, she arrived safely.
A. if
B. despite
C. although
D. nevertheless
9. Which transition word shows clarification?
A. first
B. besides
C. in other words
D. moreover
10. __________ Manny’s car stereo was on full blast, I could see his lips moving, but I had no idea what he was saying.
A. Moreover
B. Because
C. Just as
D. however
11. Some cultures believe giving gifts is very important. _____________, these cultures believe gifts should be elaborate.
A. Furthermore
B. In conclusion
C. Although
D. For example​