1 David says he's poor. ………………………….., he has bought a new car.

A Nevertheless B Though C Therefore D Unlike

2 ……………… losing, we celebrated.

A In spite B Despite C However D Due

3 Scientists used only local materials …………….save money.

A in order to B so as C for D in order that

4 I picked up the vase carefully ……………. it wouldn't break.

A so as not to B so that C in order to D because

5 …………… my sister I can speak French fluently.

A While B Nonetheless C Unlike D Whereas

6 Jane is a talented artist. ………………., she is good at sports.

A Because B Since C Moreover D Thus

7 ……………… these arrangements, extra ambulances will be on duty until midnight.

A Additionally B In addition to C Because D Owing

8 We suspect they are trying to hide something, ……….. the need for an independent inquiry.

A therefore B hence C because of D due to