Choose the correct word(s) to complete the sentences. Sometimes both are correct.

1. __________________ we left late, we still got there in time.

2. She’s going on holiday with friends. Her parents, __________________, are not very happy about it.

3. We decided to work __________________ the fact we were on holiday.

4. They enjoyed the course, __________________ it was very difficult.

5. I told John the car was too expensive. __________________, he still bought it.

6. Most people tried to help us. They were very friendly __________________.

7. Ethan spends his time in the library, __________________ the others are always playing football.

8. It was a fantastic evening, __________________ the terrible food.