Choose the correct word to complete the sentences. Sometimes both are correct.

1. There is not enough food, and __________________ people are dying.
A) consequently
B) on the other hand
C) Both are correct

2.1 Advertising is so powerful that it __________________ people to buy things they don’t want.
A) causes
B) affects
C) Both are correct

2.2 __________________, it can help them make the right choice when they buy things.
A) In addition
B) However
C) Both are correct

3. __________________ people have more access to education than fifty years ago.
A) In general
B) On the whole
C) Both are correct

4. Supermarkets are very convenient because you can buy almost everything you want. __________________, they are putting small shops out of business.
A) On the other side
B) On the other hand
C) Both are correct

5. The north of the country is much richer __________________ the south.
A) compared with
B) compared to
C) Both are correct