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    Choose the correct logical connector in the brackets
     
1.   The couple wants to buy the house; ( besides, however ), they cannot afford it at the moment.
2.   Do unto others what you want others to do unto you; ( therefore, similarly ), don't do unto others what you do not want others to do unto you.
3.   Mr Chin knocked into and damaged the car in front of him. ( Therefore, However ), he had to pay for the repairs.
4.   Each time they failed in their experiment, they tried and tried again. ( Consequently, Similarly ), their attempts finally met with success.
5.   During the heated argument, the two men shouted at each other. ( As a result, In addition ), they started throwing things at each other.
6.   "If you want to do well in your examination, you must study hard. ( Similarly, Consequently ), if you want to play tennis well, you must train hard," the coach said.
7.   The baby bird fell from its nest; ( as a result, besides ), it broke its wings.
8.   While playing, the child fell down and broke his glasses. ( As a result, In addition ), he chipped a tooth.
9.   His kind intentions were misunderstood. ( However, Therefore ), he did not retaliate or try to defend himself.
10.   "It's too late to go out now. ( Similarly, Besides ), it's just started drizzling," Kathy remarked.
11.   He had been disrespectful to his teacher; ( consequently, in addition ), he was reprimanded in front of the whole class.
12.   They met with an accident on the way to Pangkor Island. ( In addition, However ), none of them was seriously hurt.
13.   "I don't want to eat dessert. I'm on diet. ( Besides, Similarly ), I can go without it," Lela said, matter-of-factly.
14.   They were caught shoplifting. ( Consequently, However ), they were reported to the police.
15.   "I can't take you there as I'm in a hurry for an appointment. ( Similarly, Besides ), I'm not sure of the way there," he said.
     

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1.   The couple wants to buy the house; however, they cannot afford it at the moment.
2.   Do unto others what you want others to do unto you; similarly, don't do unto others what you do not want others to do unto you.
3.   Mr Chin knocked into and damaged the car in front of him. Therefore, he had to pay for the repairs.
4.   Each time they failed in their experiment, they tried and tried again. Consequently, their attempts finally met with success.
5.   During the heated argument, the two men shouted at each other. In addition, they started throwing things at each other.
6.   "If you want to do well in your examination, you must study hard. Similarly, if you want to play tennis well, you must train hard," the coach said.
7.   The baby bird fell from its nest; as a result, it broke its wings.
8.   While playing, the child fell down and broke his glasses. In addition, he chipped a tooth.
9.   His kind intentions were misunderstood. However, he did not retaliate or try to defend himself.
10.   "It's too late to go out now. Besides, it's just started drizzling," Kathy remarked.
11.   He had been disrespectful to his teacher; consequently, he was reprimanded in front of the whole class.
12.   They met with an accident on the way to Pangkor Island. However, none of them was seriously hurt.
13.   "I don't want to eat dessert. I'm on diet. Besides, I can go without it," Lela said, matter-of-factly.
14.   They were caught shoplifting. Consequently, they were reported to the police.
15.   "I can't take you there as I'm in a hurry for an appointment. Besides, I'm not sure of the way there," he said.
 
 

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