1 I had a terrible cold, but I still went to school. (DESPITE)

Despite having a terrible cold, I still went to school.

Despite a terrible cold, I still went to school.

I went to school despite a terrible cold.

2 The road was slippery, that’s why the accident happened. Besides, we hadn’t fastened our seat belts. (MOREOVER)

The road was slippery, that’s why the accident happened. Moreover, we hadn’t fastened our seat belts.

3 My friends would like to go to London on an organised trip, but I would rather go alone. (UNLIKE)

Unlike my friends, who would like to go to London on an organised trip, I would rather go alone.

Unlike me, my friends would like to go to London on an organised trip.

4 I sought shelter in a nearby shop. Others decided to wait outside. (WHEREAS)

I sought shelter in a nearby shop, whereas others decided to wait outside.

5 My mother works full-time and she looks after the garden. (BESIDES)

My mother works full-time. Besides, she looks after the garden.

6 I know that traditional folk dancing has a long tradition, but other than that I don’t see any point in it. (APART FROM)

Apart from (having) a long tradition, I don’t see any point in traditional folk dancing.