c. read the story below and complete the gaps with transition words from the category in brackets, adding punctuation as necessary.
\from city life to country life\
six months ago, i moved from a big city to a small town in the countryside. (1) .................. country life is nice, adjusting to this new life has been a bit difficult. there arent many restaurants (2) .................. i dont eat out very much anymore, which i miss a lot. but, (3) .................. this, ive been saving a lot of money. luckily, there are a few grocery stores in the center of my town (4) .................. the hours are very limited during the week (5) .................. i can only do my shopping on the weekend. another major adjustment is the lack of people. i used to live in a place where there were many people and (6) .................. there was a lot of activity. now, everything seems so quiet and there is barely anyone around. (7) .................. these difficulties, im starting to enjoy this new lifestyle. the cost of living in the city was so high and it was sometimes difficult to sleep at night with all the chaos. i continue to remind myself that (8) .................. these reasons i made my decision to move. now im sleeping better, saving money and (9) .................. i feel significantly more relaxed. not to mention, the view is much nicer here and (10) .................. im beginning to feel like this was the right decision.
d. underline the correct transition word.
1. due to / despite the flu, alexander wont be coming to work today.
2. because of / despite our efforts to prevent pollution, people are continuing to litter.
3. since / although you finished all the dessert that i made last night, we dont have anything to offer our guests.
4. elisa drank a lot of coffee today however / therefore she couldnt fall asleep.
5. simon hasnt shown up to work for the past three days and as a result / since he was fired.
6. even though / as a result ive invited the whole family over for christmas dinner, only a few of them are coming.
7. despite / since having more job experience, the other candidate was chosen instead.
8. once a year my friends and i organize a reunion and despite / because of this weve managed to keep in touch.

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Accepted Answer

# C.
## (1)
# Brief Explanations:
Se requiere una palabra de transición de "contraste". "Although" se usa para introducir una cláusula que presenta un hecho que contrasta con el hecho en la cláusula principal.
# Answer:
Although

## (2)
# Brief Explanations:
Se busca una palabra de transición de "efecto". "Therefore" se utiliza para indicar una consecuencia.
# Answer:
Therefore

## (3)
# Brief Explanations:
Se necesita una palabra de transición de "causa". "Because of" se usa para indicar la causa.
# Answer:
Because of

## (4)
# Brief Explanations:
Se requiere una palabra de transición de "contraste". "But" se utiliza para mostrar un contraste.
# Answer:
But

## (5)
# Brief Explanations:
Se busca una palabra de transición de "efecto". "So" se usa para indicar una consecuencia.
# Answer:
So

## (6)
# Brief Explanations:
Se necesita una palabra de transición de "efecto". "Therefore" se utiliza para mostrar una consecuencia lógica.
# Answer:
Therefore

## (7)
# Brief Explanations:
Se requiere una palabra de transición de "contraste". "Despite" se usa para indicar que un hecho no afecta a otro.
# Answer:
Despite

## (8)
# Brief Explanations:
Se busca una palabra de transición de "causa". "For" se utiliza para dar una razón.
# Answer:
For

## (9)
# Brief Explanations:
Se necesita una palabra de transición de "efecto". "Therefore" se usa para mostrar una consecuencia.
# Answer:
Therefore

## (10)
# Brief Explanations:
Se requiere una palabra de transición de "efecto". "So" se utiliza para indicar una consecuencia.
# Answer:
So

# D.
## 1.
# Brief Explanations:
"Due to" se usa para indicar la causa. "Despite" significa a pesar de. Aquí, la causa de que Alexander no venga al trabajo es la gripe.
# Answer:
Due to

## 2.
# Brief Explanations:
"Because of" se usa para indicar la causa. "Despite" significa a pesar de. Aquí, a pesar de los esfuerzos, la gente sigue tirando basura.
# Answer:
Despite

## 3.
# Brief Explanations:
"Since" se usa para indicar la causa. "Although" significa aunque. Aquí, la causa de que no tengan nada para ofrecer a los huéspedes es que terminaron el postre.
# Answer:
Since

## 4.
# Brief Explanations:
"However" significa sin embargo. "Therefore" significa por lo tanto. Aquí, el hecho de que Elisa bebiera mucho café tiene como consecuencia que no pueda dormir.
# Answer:
therefore

## 5.
# Brief Explanations:
"As a result" significa como resultado. "Since" significa desde o porque. Aquí, el resultado de que Simon no haya ido al trabajo es que fue despedido.
# Answer:
as a result

## 6.
# Brief Explanations:
"Even though" significa aunque. "As a result" significa como resultado. Aquí, aunque se haya invitado a toda la familia, solo vienen unos pocos.
# Answer:
Even though

## 7.
# Brief Explanations:
"Despite" significa a pesar de. "Since" significa desde o porque. Aquí, a pesar de tener más experiencia laboral, el otro candidato fue elegido.
# Answer:
Despite

## 8.
# Brief Explanations:
"Despite" significa a pesar de. "Because of" significa debido a. Aquí, la razón de que se mantengan en contacto es que organizan una reunión una vez al año.
# Answer:
because of

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