........ he's been really ill lately, he insists on going into work.

I'll never forget you, ........ I live to be 100.

3 We decided to go to Italy for our holiday, ........ it meant we needed to get our passports renewed.

4 She decided to travel by plane ........ being very scared of flying.

5 I'm not going out tonight. ........, I can see you tomorrow if you like.

6 ........ the car was quite old, it was still very reliable.

7. ........ to the party they had last year, this one is great.

8 I do not agree with the criticism that her latest film is disappointing. ........, I find it one of her best pieces of work so far.

9 ........ to being late with your repayments, you have also failed to reply to any of our letters.

10 We have decorated all the rooms in the flat ........ tidying up the garden.

11 The Government has banned the sale of the product. ........, they have threatened the company with legal action.

12 ........ being the chairman of the company she is also a regular member of several public organisations.

13 Studying a second language can help you in your career. ........, it will also enable you to meet new people.

14 ........ the many books he wrote, he was also well known for his work with charities.

15 I don't want to go out in this weather. ........, there's a really good film on TV tonight.

16 I don't want to see them tonight. ........, they were supposed to call us earlier.

17 ........ I didn't really enjoy the course, but after a while I really started to enjoy it.

18 ........ of the film the main character arrives in town looking for somewhere to stay.

19 We waited ages for a bus. ........ we decided to walk home.

20 The audience waited patiently for the delayed performance to start. ........ the curtain rose.