Write the correct signal word or phrase for each of the following sentences. Choose your answer from the box.

despite
important to note
although
one reason
whether
except
first of all such
after
such as
unless


1.______ I would like to thank God for this opportunity to speak in front of you.

2. Ron plays basketball ______ his injury.

3. Fruits, ______ apple, orange, banana, and grapes, are beneficial to your health.

4. It is ______ that modern English began during the Elizabethan period.

5. ______ you like it or not, we will watch this movie.

6. ______ Rosabelle often wears pink, her favorite color is still blue.

7. Dennis likes most of the food his mother cooks ______ for the dishes with beans.

8. Alaine always misses her dog ______ it was confined to the veterinary clinic.

9. ______ for Rochelle's absences is her bad sleeping habit.

10. Helen will never make it to the top ten ______ she studies harder.​