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A range of social ________ and their bad effects were debated at the meeting.

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The weather was hot and sunny. ____________, we decided to go to the beach.

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Two of the factories in our small town have closed. ______________, unemployment is high.

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He promised to be on time; ____________, he arrived late to the meeting.

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She bought the book ______________ she had heard it was good.

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The main problem ______ the climbers was lack of sleep.

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Recent campaigns have led to a dramatic increase in ________ of social issues.

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I don't really want to go. ____________, it's too late now.