b Complete with a discourse marker. Sometimes more than one answer may be possible.
The film was a box office disaster. That is to say, it cost more to produce than it made in receipts.
1 Jason is an excellent teacher, although ___ I think female teachers are usually better with five-year-olds.
2 A: Did you buy the shoes in the end? B: No, they were too expensive. And ___ I decided that I didn't really like them that much.
3 I really think you ought to apply for the post of Head of Department. ___ you've got nothing to lose.
4 A: I've just read a brilliant book that Simon lent me. B: ___ Simon, did you know he's moving to New York?
5 A: How was your day? B: Fine. I finished work earlier than usual. ___ did you remember to get a birthday present for your mum?
6 ___ salary, you will be paid on the last day of each month, with a bonus in December.
7 It was a very overcast day, but ___ it didn't rain.
8 A: Do your wife's parents live near you, then? B: ___ , they live in the flat below us. It's not ideal, but it does have some advantages.
9 They've employed me as a kind of troubleshooter - ___ , somebody who sorts out any problems.
10 The food was delicious and the service was excellent. ___ the meal was a great success.
11 You'd better hurry up with your homework, ___ you won't be able to watch TV tonight.
12 I'm not sure what the best solution is. ___ buying our own place would mean not paying rent, but ___ I'm not sure we can afford a mortgage.

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