This exercise examines the way reference words point backwards to their equivalent in the text.

Match the extracts A - D with the correct sentence 1 - 4 with reference to the words in bold.

1 The exercise was extremely difficult
2 The two drivers were both in the wrong
3 Me and Steve didn't like the film
4 The defender was sent off for punching

A but everyone agreed it was useful.
B but later he appealed against the decision.
C but they insisted the other was to blame.
D but we decided to stay until the end.