TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Sentence 1:Combined with other immigrant groups like Puerto Ricans , these newcomers brought the city 's population back up to six figures . Sentence 2:However , this prosperity was short - lived .

SOLUTION: however

PROBLEM: Sentence 1:The play off was won by Alloa Athletic who defeated Berwick Rangers in the final . Sentence 2:Alloa Athletic therefore retained their Second Division status .

SOLUTION: therefore

PROBLEM: Sentence 1:Billy Taylor and Don Gallinger , now middle - aged , were finally forgiven for their gambling in 1948 and were reinstated to the NHL . Sentence 2:However , they did not return to the NHL .

SOLUTION:
however