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1. (Whereas /While/But)……………….individuals can make considerable difference to

environmental problems, they ought to be dealt with on a global scale to be solved
effectively.
2. Global warming is a prominent issue these days (due to/owning to/because)…………………
it has a direct impact on the climate of countries all over the wall.
3. (As a result / Consequently / Thus)………………of global warming, sea levels are rising
which threaten many low lying lands.
4. One of the best ways to deal with global warming is to reduce the emissions of fossil
fuels, (specific / particularly / certainly)…………………from industry.
5. Global warming affects weather patterns and can cause extreme (namely / as an
example / like)………………………… heat waves, droughts and floods.
Exercise

1. There are a number of drawbacks to people using Facebook as a way of communicating (1) ……………………… it is
(2) …………………………… one of the most common social networking platforms for both individuals and
businesses.

2. (3)……………………….. the lack of exercise taken by average people, obesity and other weight related problems are
2on rise.
3. Unemployment and poverty, (4) ………………………. In urban areas, is often deemed to be the cause of rising crime
rate.
4. (5)…………………………. The rise in urban crime, more and more people continue to move to cities looking for a
better life.
5. More children are becoming obese and (6)…………………….. schools should be encouraged to provide more sports
lessons and outdoor activities.

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Answer

Answer

Ex 1:

1. While
2. Because
3. As a result
4. Particularly
5. Namely
1. Even though
2. Admittedly
3. Due to / Owning to
4. Particularly, especially, specifically,
5. Despite
6. Therefore / for this reason
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