II . Linking words or phrases are missing in the following sentences. Fill in each blank with one of the words or phrases listed above so that the relation between the two statements is made clear. More than one answer may be possible for each blank. 1. “I heard Li has had a bad cold.” “ _______ , he has sprained his ankle.” 2. I don’t know what to do myself. ______ , I’ll do my best to help you. 3. The fog is very thick. I wonder ______ they insist on going by motorbike. 4. He knew it was too dear, but he wanted to buy it ______ . 5. They lost their way in the mountains. ______ , they had to pass the night in a deserted shed.