Linking words 3

1. ... to being late with your repayments, you have also failed to reply to any of our letters.
A. Furthermore
B. In addition
C. As well as
2. I arrived late … the bad traffic.  
A. because
B. due to
C. because of
3. We have decorated all the rooms in the flat ........ tidying up the garden.
A. as well as
B. furthermore
C. in addition
4. There are many big rivers in America, …, Mississippi.
A. for instance
B. therefore
C. too
5. She went swimming … that it was cold.
A. and
B. in spite of the fact
C. moreover
6. Young professionals are moving abroad … low salaries in their native country. 
A. in order to
B. because of
C. in spite of
7. … it was late, I decided to phone Brian
A. However
B. Though
C. Despite
8. I am not happy with your work. ___, I am going to give you one last chance.
A. meanwile
B. so
C. nevertheless
9. … the bitter words, there was regret on his face.
A. Because of
B. Despite
C. Although
10. My husband is allergic to dogs, … I am a dog lover.
A. despite
B. whereas
C. while
11. … get vitamins you should eat lots of fruit and vegetables even if you don’t like them much
A. In order to
B. In order that
C. for
12. … being a millionaire, Joe hates spending money.
A. In spite of
B. Although
C. However
13. … I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.
A. Even though
B. Despite
C. Because