Simple sentence: connector

1. Emma Thompson was nominated for an Academy Award as both a screenwriter __________ an actress in 1996.

also
or
in addition
and

2. With neither a naturally aggressive disposition ________ particularly large size, the mimic octopus survives quite easily because ofits natural adaptations.

and a
with its
nor a
or its

3. Above-ground swimming pools have ________ the flexibility of being able to be moved from place to place but also the efficiency ofusing less water than standard in- ground pools.

that
all
in addition
not only

4. Life in the Sahara has many negative features including aridity and high temperatures but many positive aspects ________.

in addition to
as well
coupled with
plus

5. As a universal language, Esperanto has never really gained widespread acceptance ________ its lack of native speakers.

because
as a result
in order to
due to

6. Readily soluble in sulfuric and nitric acid, mercury is __________ birth defects can easily result from its ingestion by pregnantwomen.

such poisonous that
so poisonous that
too poisonous that
very poisonous that

7. Synthetic polymers may be __________ thermoplastic or thermosetting depending on the action of tolylene diisocyanate.

both
as well as
but also
either

8. Road conditions in the United States suffered a severe setback __________ the Civil War.

as a result of
because
despite
in spite of the fact that

9. __________ other mollusks, the oyster reproduces by eggs.

Like
As to
Regarding
With

10. The introduction of the Japanese persimmon into the United States aroused widespread interest throughout the country__________ the precocity of the trees and the large size and great beauty of the fruit.

on account of
because
nevertheless
owing with

11. The white enamel surface is __________ to keep clean in the bathroom, or in any other room, as porcelain.

so easy
such that easy
as easy
too easy

12. Colima's isolated, beautifully-shaped cone, is often hidden by masses of dense steam __________, colored red at night from the spewing lava.

also smoke
and smoke
beside smoke
its smoke

13. The true lilies developed their beauty __________ an evident need for greater insect pollination.

because
in answer to
so that
as with

14. When purchasing a Valentine's Day gift, male customers, according to all surveys, tend to lean toward either a bouquet of red roses purchased online __________ found at a local supermarket.

and a box of chocolates
also a box of chocolates
a box of chocolates
or a box of chocolates

15. A retailer must be aware of not only the competition from local stores but also the vagaries of __________ and taste.

both fashion
some fashion
nor fashion
as well

Answers: D, C, D, B, D, B, D, A, A, A,C, B, B, D, A

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