Connectors of addition and contrast (10A)

We walked all along the boulevard (a)   it was raining.

Roger works very hard to help his parents. (a)   He’s also a good student.

I love ice cream (a)   chocolate.

__________________ I would like to go, ___________________ I really don't have the time.

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Rome is a great place to visit. (a)   , it has terrible traffic problems.

She works in the morning (a)   studies in the afternoon.

I'm watching TV (a)   the math test I have tomorrow.

Peter decided to quite his job, (a)   his friend agreed that it was an excellent decision.

He's an excellent tennis player. (a)   , he plays golf like a professional.

There were little opportunities to win. (a)   , he didn't give up.