Discourse markers: Linking words — Exercise 2

1_______, the meeting was very productive despite the initial disagreements.

2The hotel is expensive. _______, it offers excellent service and beautiful views.

3The company has expanded rapidly in recent years. _______, it opened offices in five new countries last year.

4The instructions seemed simple. _______, many users still had problems installing the software.

5Many employees prefer remote work. _______, it allows them to save time on commuting.

6The company wants to improve customer satisfaction. _______, it plans to launch a 24 hour support service.

7The product is affordable and easy to use. _______, it is becoming very popular among students.

8Some people prefer working in teams. _______, others work better alone.

9The weather was terrible during our trip. _______, we still managed to enjoy the experience.

10The new software is faster and more reliable. _______, it includes several new security features.