1. The banana is native to tropical South and Southeast Asia and for many centuries
was grown only in that region. __________, it is cultivated in hot
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the world today.
Consequently
However
Therefore
Furthermore
2. __________ it experienced an increasing number of territorial losses as it
declined, the Roman Empire remained the most powerful economic, cultural, and
military force in Europe until its collapse in the fifth century A.D.
Although
Because
Despite
Since
3. George Orwell was insistent that no biography be written of him. __________ he
actively discouraged an early attempt to complete one.
Alternatively
However
On the other hand
In fact
4. Author Louise Erdrich was educated by her grandmother and aunts in the
traditional stories of the Laguna tribe. __________, she identifies most strongly with
the native part of her ancestry.
However
Consequently
Nevertheless
Meanwhile
1. The banana is native to tropical South and Southeast Asia and for many centuries
was grown only in that region. __________, it is cultivated in hot climates throughout
the world today.
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5. The state of California leads the United States in the production of vegetables;
__________, it is also responsible for most of the country’s fresh fruit production.
consequently
indeed
therefore
moreover
6. Some albino animals have skin that is too light to absorb sunlight during harsh
winters; __________, these creatures have difficulty thriving in the wild.
therefore
in contrast
nevertheless
moreover
7. The snakehead fish, a rapidly reproducing predator, has an extraordinarily
voracious appetite. __________, it can wipe out entire schools of fish and destroy
entire ecosystems when placed outside its native habitat.
However
Nevertheless
Indeed
Meanwhile
8. __________ many beneficial health effects have been found from eating apples,
several types of allergies have been linked to various proteins found in that fruit.
Since
Despite
While
Because
9. __________ the soil on the Yucatan Peninsula was deficient in key nutrients, the
Mayans suffered from high rates of disease that may have contributed to the
collapse of their civilization.
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Although
Because
While
Unless
10. Thomas Edison relied heavily on assistants trained in math and science,
__________ the theoretical basis for many of his inventions lay beyond his
knowledge or interest.
A. for
B. so
C. but
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