In this task, you are given two sentences in the English language (Sentence 1 and Sentence 2). Your task is to identify the connecting word between the two sentences.

[Q]: Sentence 1:The exams became more rigorous , cut down harshly on cheating , and those who excelled were more highly appraised . Sentence 2:Finally , Hongwu also directed more power towards the role of emperor so as to end the corrupt influences of the bureaucrats .
[A]: finally


[Q]: Sentence 1:The manoeuvre began auspiciously when Potter 's militia dispersed in the face of Grant 's column . Sentence 2:However , the capture of two of Grey 's soldiers warned Lafayette of his danger .
[A]: however


[Q]: Sentence 1:Having left a deep impression on each other , they made a promise to meet again . Sentence 2:However , Liang'er loses her memory through an accident .
[A]:
however