Linking Words

We decided to spend the weekend in the country ___ the weather was fine.

Nobody came to visit Mrs Willson, ___ his neighbour.

Simon wanted to attend the lecture ___ the fact that he was unwell.

Mark has promised to arrange a party, ___ he may change his mind.

She got a lot of training. ___, she failed her driving test.

The flight was delayed ___ the storm.

Ben worked hard. ___, he passed the exams successfully.

The house is wonderful and, ___, the rent is not very high.

She had a splitting headache. ___, she decided to go to the theatre.

Nick is interested in English literature ___ Biology.