Clauses of contrast, purpose, reason and result

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Exercise 2: Choose the correct discourse markers for each gap below.

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Explanation

Exercise 2: Choose the correct discourse markers for each gap below.

Select the correct option(s) to complete each sentence with the appropriate discourse marker. Question 1 and Question 5 have TWO correct answers—choose both if specified.

1
______, we liked the technical support we received from the three companies, although X-Tech and Fast-on were a bit faster.
2
Tom is the most ill-mannered and disrespectful person I know. ______ , he's always lying.
3
I saw Jerry and Cath today. ______ Jerry, do you know that he's going to Australia on a business trip next week?
4
You should help her in whatever she may need; ______ , she's your sister.
5
I think Jacky needs to talk to you about some business. ______, she's lost a few pounds and looks fantastic.
6
______ social media marketing is concerned, it's maybe one of the areas of marketing which is changing faster.
7
The game has a single button, ______, the player must push just one button in order to play.
8
I wanted to save some money, but I _____ lost a lot of money.
9
He may not be very good, but ______ he tries hard.
10
He complains very often, but he has ______ nothing to complain about.