1. This is turning into a pretty bad snowstorm. – , all fights have been cancelled.

2. I ruined Bill’s book. – , I had to pay for a new one for him. 

3. Some chemicals react with water to form nitric acids;  – , the common phrase “acid rain”.

4. – the accident, Andy couldn’t walk for six months.

5. He wanted to buy a new house,  – he started saving up his money.

6. They grew up in Japan;  – their interest in Zen Buddhism.

7. Surveys suggest that these shows are not what most people want to watch.  – , one network is now scheduling a made-for-TV movie every Sunday night.

8. I couldn’t walk for a year – the accident.

9. He drove too fast and  – he had a terrible car accident.

10.  I didn’t study. – , I flunked the final exam.

11.  When you argue with your partner you may say things that you don’t really want to say.  – , you should choose your words carefully before you speak. 

12.    – the increased use of cars, pollution levels in cities are worsening.

13.  The water was impure in her village.  – , she suffered from parasites.

14.  She had no resources to grow food (land, seeds, tools…).  – , she was hungry.

15.  My parents both have brown eyes.  – , I do too.

16.  We couldn’t afford to borrow money for a house –  the rise in interest rates.

17. I missed the bus.  – , I was late for school.

18.  I ate my dinner too fast.  – , I got a stomach ache.

19. I was so angry with his behaviour;  – , I decided to leave without saying anything.

20. There hasn’t been too much interest in the event this year.  – , it’s been pushed back a few months.