Read the text and choose the connectors option to complete the spaces: _____________________ South Asia has such a huge concentration of people, supplies of fresh-water are low. The climate, which brings long dry seasons to much of the region, contributes to water shortages. _____________________, farmers, the largest consumers of water, often use wasteful irrigation methods. Much water is _____________________ wasted in cities ______________________ of old leaky distribution pipes. To meet the demand for water, South Asia countries are tapping underground aquifers. In urban areas, ___________________, as fresh water is being pumped out, saltwater enters aquifers. The higher salt content makes the water less useful. (Boehm, R. G. et al., Exploring our world. McGraw – Hill Glenco, 2008. P. 614).
A
in addition – also – yet– because - however
B
because – in addition – also – because - however
C
because – however – also – but – besides
D
besides – in addition – but – because – yet

Question

Read the text and choose the connectors option to complete the spaces: _____________________ South Asia has such a huge concentration of people, supplies of fresh-water are low. The climate, which brings long dry seasons to much of the region, contributes to water shortages. _____________________, farmers, the largest consumers of water, often use wasteful irrigation methods. Much water is _____________________ wasted in cities ______________________ of old leaky distribution pipes. To meet the demand for water, South Asia countries are tapping underground aquifers. In urban areas, ___________________, as fresh water is being pumped out, saltwater enters aquifers. The higher salt content makes the water less useful. (Boehm, R. G. et al., Exploring our world. McGraw – Hill Glenco, 2008. P. 614).

A

in addition – also – yet– because - however

B

because – in addition – also – because - however

C

because – however – also – but – besides

D

besides – in addition – but – because – yet

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