He spoke about the country as if he had been there, but ________ he had never.

— I'd rather go to the Blue Moon Restaurant because I prefer soft music while eating. —  _________ Loud music makes me tense.

To their great relief, the missing child returned home, ______, after an absence of two weeks.

Nowhere else _____ be able to find a larger display of sea animals, including one of the largest collections of sharks in the world.

Edward, you play so well. But I ______ you played the piano.