Fill in the blanks with an appropriate conjunction, preposition or transitional adverb.
Answers
1. He had an accident because of his carelessness.
2. Because he was driving carelessly, he met with an accident.
3. In spite of having the required qualifications, she didn’t get the job.
4. We went out despite the rain.
5. Owing to bad weather, the match was cancelled.
6. We cancelled the outing because it was awfully cold.
7. She has lost her appetite because of her illness.
8. Clever though/as he was, he could not solve the puzzle.
9. The weather was bad; nonetheless, we went out.
10. He received prompt medical care; however, he didn’t survive.
11. Despite receiving prompt medical care, the patient died.
12. As the chairman was ill, the meeting was cancelled.
