Linking & Contrast — Whereas, While, Conversely (C2)

The northern regions rely heavily on coal, ___ the south draws most of its electricity from solar farms.

He is by no means careless. ___, he checks every figure twice before submitting a report.

The first method is cheap but slow. ___, the second is fast but considerably more expensive.

City dwellers tend to walk or cycle to work, ___ rural residents depend almost entirely on their cars.

The job pays extremely well. ___, it demands very long hours and frequent travel.

Sales of print newspapers continue to fall; ___, digital subscriptions are climbing sharply.

Some economists favour tax cuts to stimulate growth; ___, others insist that public investment is more effective.

She thrives under pressure and tight deadlines, ___ her colleague prefers a slow, predictable routine.

The new treatment did not worsen his symptoms. ___, it brought a slow but steady improvement.

When interest rates rise, borrowing tends to fall; ___, when rates drop, borrowing usually climbs.

___ the older model needed lengthy manual setup, the latest version configures itself automatically.

Working from home saves hours of commuting. ___, it can blur the line between professional and personal life.

Our exports to Asia grew by twelve per cent. ___, exports to Europe shrank for the third successive year.

Cutting the department's budget did not damage morale. ___, staff felt the sharper focus made their work more meaningful.

Which sentence uses "whereas" correctly?