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Even though I was very tired, __________.
Even though I was very tired, I stayed up late to finish my homework.
While my brother likes extreme sports, __________.
While my brother likes extreme sports, I prefer quiet activities like reading or walking.
If I have enough time this evening, __________.
If I have enough time this evening, I will call my friend and chat for a while.
Because of the heavy traffic, __________.
Because of the heavy traffic, we arrived at the cinema after the movie had already started.
I wanted to join the football team; however, __________.
I wanted to join the football team; however, the training times didn’t fit my schedule.
Because I didn’t check the bus timetable, __________.
Because I didn’t check the bus timetable, I had to wait at the stop for half an hour.
In order to improve my English, __________.
In order to improve my English, I listen to podcasts for at least twenty minutes every day.
I brought an umbrella in case __________.
I brought an umbrella in case it starts raining later.
Not only did I finish my project on time, but __________.
Not only did I finish my project on time, but I also added some extra details to make it better.
First I like to make a plan, and then __________.
First I like to make a plan, and then I start working step by step.
I usually prefer staying at home on weekends, but __________.
I usually prefer staying at home on weekends, but this Saturday I’m going to a concert with my friends.
As soon as I finish my homework, __________.
As soon as I finish my homework, I’m going to watch an episode of my favorite series.
I won’t join the trip unless __________.
I won’t join the trip unless my parents give me permission.
Neither my classmates nor I __________.
Neither my classmates nor I understood the joke the teacher made.
On the one hand, studying abroad sounds exciting; on the other hand, __________.
On the one hand, studying abroad sounds exciting; on the other hand, it might be hard to live far from my family.
I decided to join the language club so that __________.
I decided to join the language club so that I could practice speaking more often.
Since the weather was so nice, __________.
Since the weather was so nice, we decided to have our lesson outside in the garden.
Even if I feel nervous, __________.
Even if I feel nervous, I try to speak English in front of the class.
Despite feeling a bit shy, __________.
Despite feeling a bit shy, I introduced myself to everyone in the group.
In addition to doing my homework, __________.
In addition to doing my homework, I review my notes for ten minutes every night.
Although the exam was difficult, __________.
Although the exam was difficult, I felt confident about most of my answers.
I didn’t buy the jacket, even though __________.
I didn’t buy the jacket, even though it looked great on me.
As long as I have internet access, __________.
As long as I have internet access, I can continue studying online.
Whenever I feel stressed about school, __________.
Whenever I feel stressed about school, I go for a short walk to clear my mind.
I didn’t feel like going out; therefore, __________.
I didn’t feel like going out; therefore, I stayed home and watched a movie instead.