Connectives

Fill in the blanks using the connectives: Besides, for example, firstly, secondly, lastly, next, then, similarly, However, Despite, Although, because, because of, so, so as to, so that, all in all, in deed.

1. _____________ it was a success.
2. _____________ it is raining heavily, Paul went out to play football.
3. ____________ of the heavy rain, Paul went out to play football.
4. He is smart. ____________ he often makes careless mistakes.
5. Tourism is very important to Hong Kong. ____________, Taiwan relies heavily on tourism.
6. We like John _________ he is polite.
7. We like John ___________ of his politeness.
8. He is very weak, _________ he cannot carry the heavy box.
9. He wanted to be an actor ____________ be famous.
10. He works longer hours ____________ he can make more money.
11. I am hungry; __________ I am almost starving.
12. Hong Kong is a busy tourist centre. ____________ it is an international financial centre.
13. He likes, ______________ watching films, swimming and collecting coins.
14. ________, peel the bananas. _______, cut the bananas into small pieces, _______ warm the milk. ___________, add in sugar and vanilla essence.