6. I was hungry, ___ I ate a sandwich.
A. so
7. ___ he was tired, he kept working.
B. Although
8. She studied hard, ___ she failed the test.
C. but
9. He always checks his email ___ starting work.
B. before
10. ___ it was cold, we went swimming.
B. Although
11. ___ she didn't study, she failed the exam.
A. Because
12. She failed the test; ___ she studied very hard.
C. although
13. ___ the noise, I couldn't concentrate.
D. Because
14. I will wait here ___ you come back.
A. until
15. We arrived late, ___ we missed the meeting.
A. so
16. ___ he was tired, he didn't stop working.
A. Although
17. They didn't go out ___ the weather was bad.
B. because
18. ___ her efforts, she didn't succeed.
B. In spite of
19. ___ he was late, he missed the meeting.
C. Even though
20. She trained very hard; ___ she didn't win the race.
C. however