In the students’ eyes, Mrs Smith is a mother more than a teacher.          she treats the students just like her own children.

______, children under eight years old are still unable to take care of themselves.

 The student did not catch the last bus, _______, it began to rain cats and dogs.

—What’s the matter with you, Tom?—______ the ladder, one of arms has been broken.

I asked my boss for a month’s holiday and, _________, she agreed.