connectors or linkers

Use the correct connector to complete the sentences:
1.  He always gets up early____he arrives late.

• and
• however
• also
• because

2.  He plays the guitar ___ he doesn't sing very nice.

• Also
• but
• while
• because

3.  My teacher was speaking,____I was writing.

• but
• also
• while
• however

4.  He loves his wife, ____she doesn`t love him.

• finally
• but
• nevertheless
• second

5.  _____, I get up at 5:am,___ I take a shower.

• Then - never
• Even - then
• Even though - never
• Then - always

Melissa started cooking, _______ she dropped the meal.

• then
• but
• while
• anyhow