Choose the correct cohesive device from the box given to complete the sentences. Each one is to be used only once.
| Moreover |
Firstly |
| On the other hand |
Whereas |
| At least |
Then |
| However |
Actually |
| Besides |
Though |
1. I had a terrible day at work and lost my umbrella too. ............ I spoke to that nice guy who works in the coffee shop at last!
2. Television turns people into lazy couch potatoes. ........., there are some educational programmes on.
3 ..........., I would like to welcome you all to the conference today.
4. ...... the film was a little boring, we still had a nice evening out.
5. I’ve always known Caroline as a miser. ..........., she lent me 1000 yesterday without my having to ask twice!
6. I got up at 9 o’clock yesterday and had a cold shower ..........., I had breakfast and left for work.
7. My brother works ¡n a large office .............. I work on my own at home.
8. Why do you think I don’t want to go out tonight? .......... I would be delighted to get out of the house.
9. You should participate in the school youth festival as it gives you a chance to meet many people .........., It gives you an opportunity to showcase your talents.
10. I don’t want to go to the football game. Football bores me and don’t want to pay 40 fora ticket. .........., look at the weather! All that rain!
