Informal Linking Phrases Exercise

Answers

1. I slept through my alarm, so I missed the first ten minutes of the meeting.
2. We’ve sorted out the train tickets. By the way, have you tried the new café near the station?
3. I love the flat; the rent is ridiculous, though.
4. Small changes helped me focus, like turning off notifications during work blocks.
5. To be honest, I preferred the old design even though the new one looks more modern.
6. The hotel was noisy and the weather was awful, but the hiking was fantastic; all in all, it was still a great trip.
7. I didn’t call him again; instead, I sent a short message and waited for his reply.
8. Let’s not go out tonight; it’s raining, and besides, I’m exhausted.
9. The traffic was terrible, and the taxi driver told me his life story. Anyway, the presentation starts at two.
10. The instructions aren’t just difficult; actually, they’re almost impossible to follow.
11. He talks too much sometimes; I like him, though.
12. We need a better system; I mean, people shouldn’t have to email three different managers for one approval.