1. .......... the facts that the cafe is close to the university and offers reasonably priced meals, it is very popular with students.

2. There are a lot of jellyfish in the water around here; ........... they are a harmless variety.

3. Playing games in the back, the children didnt get bored ......... we drove to the resort.

4. He was tired of commuting such a long way to work, .......... he was quite excited when a local company offered him a job.

5. It was clear that.......... how much he protested, his father was not going to change his mind.

6. ......... it was extremely windy, we managed to have a good game of beach volleyball.

7. We are going to set out at dawn tomorrow, .......... we have loaded up the car tonight.

8. We had to move offices temporarily .......... a new carpet was being fitted in ours.

9. We cannot move back into our office .......... the workmen have cleared up.

10. His parents were happy that he managed to gain a university degree .......... his handicap.