—I’ve heard a hurricane had struck your hometown. —Yes, it was terrible, but ____, no one was killed.

According to some studies, EQ is ___________ important, if not more important than IQ.

I don’t mind picking up your things from the store._____, the walk will do me good.

Father__________goes to the gym with us although he dislikes going there.

The weather here is very cold, _______ in January and February.