The storm caused significant damage; ____, many families have lost their houses.

She studied for hours; _____, she scored well on the test.

The restaurant offers great food; ____, the service is excellent.

He is not only a successful musician, ____ he is also a talented painter.

She has a full-time job; ____, she volunteers at a local shelter.

The new software is user-friendly; ____, it is highly secure.

She left early ____she was feeling unwell.

The flight was delayed ____ the storm.

The match was canceled____ raining heavily.

_____ it’s your birthday, we’ll treat you to dinner.

It was late, ____I decided to take a taxi home.

The roads were icy; ____ , driving was extremely dangerous.

They didn't practice enough; _____, they lost the game.

They didn't have enough money, ____they couldn’t buy the tickets.