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 that, all in all, in deed.

1. ______All in all_______ it was a success.
2. ____Although_________ it is raining heavily, Paul went out to play football.
3. _______Despite_____ of the heavy rain, Paul went out to play football.
4. He is smart. _____However_______ he often makes careless mistakes.
5. Tourism is very important to Hong Kong. _____Similarly_______, Taiwan relies heavily on tourism.
6. We like John _____because____ he is polite.
7. We like John ______because_____ of his politeness.
8. He is very weak, ____so_____ he cannot carry the heavy box.
9. He wanted to be an actor ______so as to______ be famous.
10. He works longer hours ______so that______ he can make more money.
11. I am hungry; __In deed________ I am almost starving.
12. Hong Kong is a busy tourist centre. ____Besides________ it is an international financial centre.
13. He likes, _____for example_________ watching films, swimming and collecting coins.
14. ___First_____, peel the bananas. ___Secondly____, cut the bananas into small pieces, ____third___ warm the milk. _____Lastly______, add in sugar and vanilla essence.