Connectors
_____________ , I would like to welcome you all to the conference today.
Firstly
Kingsley Manor is a __________ (LUXURY) residence, situated in the ____________ (PICTURE) Kent countryside.
luxurious/picturesque
Many people were attracted ____ the shop's special offers.
to
According to a new study, watching/to watch violent TV shows makes it difficult recalling/to recall brand names or commercial messages.
watching/to recall
______ my parents are doctors. My mother works in a hospital and my father is a dentist.
Both
Television turns people into lazy couch potatoes.___________, there are some educational programmes on.
However
The manor is also of _________ (CONSIDER) ____________(HISTORY) interest as it was built ion the 17th century.
considerable/historical
The insurance company has agreed to meet our claim ____ full.
in
Violence creates anger, and instead of hearing/to hear the commercials, viewers are attempting to calm/ calming themselves down after violent scenes.
hearing/to calm
all
My brother works in a large office __________ I work at home.
whereas
excellent/cheaper/the tastiest
The shop repaired the clock completely free ____charge.
of
Unfortunately, Congress did not ask parents participating/to participate in creating the system, and the industry does not invite parents previewing/to preview shows before it assigns ratings.
to participate/to preview
I gave the boys ten euros ________.
each
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!
at least
The ___________(FINANCE) burden of running a place like this is _____________ (ASTRONOMY), so only those with an enormous bank account should ask for further information.
financial/astronomical
up
Why are we worrying about to reduce/reducing television violence? The numbers tell the story: A typical child will see 8,000 murders and 100,000 acts of violence between the ages of three and twelve.
reducing
I spent the _______ evening preparing for my speech tomorrow.
whole
You should go to university as it gives you a chance to meet so many new people. __________ , it gives you the chance to get important qualifications and get a better job.
moreover
The __________(BEAUTY) gardens and ___________(STYLE) interior make it a highly __________ (DESIRE) home for a __________ (WEALTH) businessperson.
beautiful/stylish/desirable/wealthy
The neighbours were always complaining ____ us ____ our dog.
about/due to
It’s impossible to believe/believing that this input won’t affect young children. In fact, researchers have noted three possible effects of viewing this much violence:
to believe
_________ option is good for for us. We'll lose votes no matter what we do.
neither