………….the fact that we are suffering a shortage of trained staff, we have had to decline a number of contracts.

A.Since
B.As
C.For
D.Due to

Sue hadn’t seen her brother for thirty years ………..they recognized each other instantly.

A.so
B.despite
C.also
D.yet

The child was told to eat his vegetables, or ……….he would get no ice cream.

A.in fact
B.instead
C.in case
D.else

People will be able to work from home; ……….., they may still choose to go to work.

A.therefore
B.however
C.so
D.although

We’ll play tennis and ……….we’ll have lunch.

A.after
B.then
C.so
D.immediately

“Shall I carry the suitcase for you, Mary?” said John.
A.John offered Mary to carry the suitcase for Mary.
B.John offered to carry the suitcase for Mary.
C.John offered carrying the suitcase for Mary.
D.John offered Mary if he should carry the suitcase for her.

Nancy is dancing down the street …………she is so happy.
A.because of
B.because
C.therefore
D.due to

I will send my application to Harvard ………..you recommend another university.
A.when
B.because
C.as
D.unless

………hardship, the firemen managed to save many people who were caught in the fire.

A.Because of
B.However
C.Despite
D.As a result

Aware of how expensive it is to raise a child, future parents will have to choose ……….having fewer children and reducing the money they spend on each child.
A.between
B.either
C.from
D.whether