linking words

……well we played, we lost the match.

…. the rain, we decided not to have a picnic

Clever …… he is, he sometimes loses easy marks.

The team haven't been playing too well. ……, they are expected to win this afternoonز

I've decided to stay in and study …… the school homework.

…… being attentive, he behaves politely in the class

I bought a new bike on credit …… being broken.

At work, he shouts all the time, …… in his free time he is friendly.

I think I should call my friend Ahmed …… we haven't met for ages.

I ……. my sister am fond of music.