You and I both know that our relationship is not going to last much longer; ___, I believe we should just end it here.
therefore
___ his low results, Tommy lost his scholarship. ___, he became very depressed.
because of - Therefore
Pete was absent from class yesterday, ___ he couldn’t understand the lesson.
so
Many people believe him, ___ he often tells lies.
although
Tom wakes his parents up ___ playing the guitar very softly
despite / in spite of
He got wet ___ he forgot his umbrella.
because
They have a lot of difficulties in their life ___ their poverty.
because of
She is a very positive person; ___, she often thinks that everything happens for a reason
therefore
I've read this many times before, ___ I still cannot understand it.
but
Lauren attracts lots of men. ___, she has never dated anyone before.
However
