II. Add SO, BUT, THEREFORE, HOWEVER where appropriate
1. The wind was howling outside, __________________ it was warm and comfortable indoor.
2. The highway was under construction, ______________ we had to take a different route to work.
3. You could fly via Singapore; ______________, this isn’t the only way.
4. There is still much to discuss. We shall, ______________ return to this item at our next meeting.
5. It isn’t that he lied exactly, ______________ he did tend to exaggerate.
6. I thought the plane would be delayed; _______________ , I bought a lot of magazines to read.
7. Jackson was going to study all night, _______________ he declined our invitation to dinner.
8. We thought the figures were correct. _______________ , we have now discovered some errors.
9. Cars have become much more complicated. _______________ , mechanics need more training than in the past.
10. We arrived at the theater late _____________ the play had not yet begun. We were quite surprised.
11. Prices have been rising. It is unlikely, _______________, that this increase will continue.
12. The bread was old and stale, ______________ Martha ate it anyway.
13. The holiday had been a complete disaster. We, ___________, decide to fly home early if we could.
14. He failed the exam, ______________ he had to do the job he didn’t like.
15. The expedition hoped to climb the mountain by August. ______________ bad weather could be a hindrance.