Helen plays the violin ________, if not better than, Kate.

—You seem to have known Dr. Ken for a long time.
—That’s true. ________ he joined our club years ago.

The reason for his success is ______ he worked very hard.

Fortunately it was near the place ____ there was a bomb ____ we found the soldier alive.

.My reaction towards my classmates at the party was so cold and emotionless ____ I had never been interested in them.

China is developing a rural health care service system, ____ I’m sure more residents will benefit.

___ impressed me most about the woman was that she looked after the old man for twenty years without any complaint.

.It’s too noisy here. Take the children ______ it is quiet.

Nothing can persuade her to change her mind ______ it is made up.

____ Johnny says sounds right to Helen. That’s why she has made up her mind to live with him ____ happens.