8. Internet is a very fast_______ convenient way for us to get information. a. and b. or c. therefore d. but 9. It's raining, _______ I can't go to the beach. a. so b. or c. but d. and 10. An effective paragraph must _______ be unified and ordered but also complete. a. in addition b. either c. not only d. as well 11. _______ his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly. a. Although b. Even though c. though d. In spite of 12. He is saving_______ he can go on vacation. a. so that b. so c. unless d. that 13. The flight was canceled_______ the weather conditions were bad. a. because of b. due to the fact that c. thanks d. that 14. Pheasants spend most of their time on the ground, _______ many species perch in trees at night. a. as well as b. in spite of c. because d. although 15. Natural fiber comes from_______ animal or plant. a. either b. otherwise c. or d. thus 16. _______ Marge, three couples are invited a. Addition b. Besides c. Next d. Moreover 17. All of the students_______ the seniors will receive their grades in two weeks. a. but b. except c. and d. a or b 18. It was still painful, _______ I went to see a doctor. a. but b. or c. so d. however 19. _______ pipelines are expensive to build, they are relatively cheap to operate and maintain. a. Because b. That c. Although d. Despite 20. He felt ill_______ he went to bed early. a. and b. but c. or d. so