1) Jason is an excellent teacher, although _____________ I think female teachers are usually better with five-year-olds. a) otherwise b) on the whole c) at least d) in other words 2) A: Did you buy the shoes in the end? B: No, they were too expensive. And ___________ I decided that I didn't really like them that much. a) besides b) after all c) anyway d) in fact 3) I really think you ought to apply for the post of Head of Department. ___________ you've got nothing to lose. a) Regarding b) Basically c) At least d) I mean 4) A: I've just read a brilliant book that Simon lent me. B: ___________ Simon, did you know he's moving to New York? a) On the whole b) Talking of c) As a matter of fact d) Anyway 5) A: How was your day? B: Fine. I finished work earlier than usual. ___________, did you remember to get a birthday present for your mum? a) Incidentally b) As I was saying c) In any case d) After all 6) ___________ salary, you will be paid on the last day of each month, with a bonus in December. a) All in all b) Obviously c) Besides d) Talking of 7) It was a very overcast day, but it ___________ didn't rain. a) regarding b) on the whole c) at least d) in fact 8) A: Do your wife's parents live near you, then? B: ___________ , they live in the flat below us. It's not ideal, but it does have some advantages. a) Actually b) I mean c) Obviously d) In any case 9) They've employed me as a kind of troubleshooter - ___________, somebody who sorts out any problems. a) all in all b) anyway c) in other words d) after all 10) The food was delicious and the service was excellent. ___________, the meal was a great success. a) By the way b) On the one hand c) Talking of d) All in all 11) You'd better hurry up with your homework, _____________ you won't be able to watch TV tonight. a) in any case b) otherwise c) in fact d) in other words 12) I'm not sure what the best solution is. ______________ , buying our own place would mean not paying rent, but __________________, I'm not sure we can afford a mortgage. a) Actually, besides b) Basically, after all c) I mean, at least d) On the one hand, on the other hand

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