He trained hard in puzzle-guessing, a sort of children’s game, all year, _____ still failed to reach his best form in all the tests given to both adults and children. 

---You know Mr. Green has been ill for days? ---Yes, I wonder if he is _________ better now.

-- Did you get your car from the garage yesterday?-- Yes, _______, I wouldn’t have driven to the party on time.

The singer hasn’t performed in public for over 5 years. ___, she is very popular with young people. 

-- You seem to be burning yourself out with so much work!-- ______. I'm dying for a thorough rest and a good workout.