Simple Connectors

I wanted to go to the park, ___________ it started raining.

• but

• because

• also

Alex finished all his homework early, ________ he could spend the evening playing with his friends.

• however

• so

• because

I ate dinner, ___________ I had dessert.

• because

• so

• then

___________ we finish our homework, we can watch a movie.

• Also

• Then

• First

I wanted to read a book, ___________ I couldn't find one.

• so

• but

• because

We played games at the party, ___________ we sang songs.

• also

• however

• because

I wanted to go to the park; ________, it started raining heavily, so I stayed home.

• and

• however

• but

Lisa enjoys playing the piano, _________ painting beautiful landscapes.

• as well as

• however

• so

Use the following words to complete the passage below:

First, However, such as, Then, so, Finally
I wanted to learn new skills, (1)_____I decided to take up painting. (2)______, I bought some canvases and paints. (3)_____, I enrolled in an art class. (4)______, I started creating beautiful artwork, (5)______landscapes and portraits. I also discovered that painting is relaxing. (6)_____, it can be challenging at times.