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We had lots of fun, the weather was great, and we couldn’t have found a better hotel._________, it was a wonderful vacation

• Surely

• All in all

• After all

________, you realise that Sydney is not the capital of Australia.

• basically

• admittedly

• surely

You must begin to study harder, _________ a matter of fact you won’t pass the test.

• Actually

• Otherwise

• as

Don’t worry. You’re our guest, so ________, we’ll pay for all your expenses.

• Besides

• surely

• naturally

Amanda is gorgeous and smart. ________, she can be a little stubborn!

• Mind you

• Given that

• Basically

The play was boring, the acting amateurish and the direction non-existent. ________, it wasn’t too long, so that’s a relief.

• At least

• Surely

• Above all

__________, my suggestion is costlier but it brings better results.

• Given that

• Mind you

• Admittedly

Leann doesn’t like science-fiction movies._________, I think she’s seen Interstellar already, so we should really choose a different one.

• Besides

• After all

• Basically

The game will start at six._________, is Jamie coming, too?

• By the way

• Naturally

• Apparantly

________, I have to go now, so we’ll talk more next time, OK?

• Anyway

• After all

• Surely