1) .......... she's working really hard, I don't think she will be able to catch up. a) Even though b) Despite c) Inspite of 2) We can't afford to go on holiday this year........we don't have enough money in the bank. a) yet b) as c) however 3) Could we rearrange my timetable ........ I don't have so many classes on Fridays? a) because b) so that c) in case 4) I got to the interview on time.......the fact that my train was late. a) due to b) despite c) in spite of 5) It isn't worth phoning John, ........he's arriving in five minutes. a) because b) so that c) yet 6) He earns a good salary.......the job is quite monotonous.  a) though b) since c) despite 7) Sales have increased over the last six months. .......... we will be hiring 5 new employees. a) Since b) Therefore c) But 8) The company has severe financial problems, and ........... they have to close down. a) consequently b) as c) since

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