TOEFL Grammar: Connectors

1. The agency's mission is to accelerate transition to an efficient and low-carbon economy, ______ mitigating the long-term threat of climate change.

    during

    while

    after

    since

2. My uncle was able to see his doctor ______ it was Sunday.

    and

    in addition

    but

    even though

3. The company makes good ice cream, ______ the chocolate flavor.

    in particular

    and

    then

    of course

4. After advertising for three months, he ______ sold his car.

    slowly

    afterwards

    specially

    finally

5. Your application is incomplete; ______, we will make an exception and accept it.

    nevertheless

    for

    because

    afterwards

6. The defendant is presumed innocent ______ proven guilty.

    after being

    until and unless

    before

    when

7. AMBER Alert is an urgent bulletin system ______ the most serious child-abduction cases.

    and

    but

    for

    because

8. My friend voted for the Republican candidate ______ being registered as a Democrat.

    and

    because

    despite

    nevertheless

9. In order to access the building, she had to walk in the street with her walker and risk her safety ______ there were no accessible curb ramps.

    because

    and

    however

    before

10. ______, regular physical activity may be associated with lower health care costs.

    Since

    However

    Despite

    In addition