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.

[EX Q]: Sentence 1:Through a series of misunderstandings ( caused by the dark duo ) , Jabi and Rekka think of each other as the fallen priest . Sentence 2:However , the two eventually figure out the truth and rejoin as allies .
[EX A]: however

[EX 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 .
[EX A]: finally

[EX Q]: Sentence 1:The race began as a fight between Chiarelli and Munter , with Munter getting the edge and 2003 candidate Terry Kilrea in a close third . Sentence 2:However , in the summer O'Brien joined the campaign , prompting Kilrea to drop out and endorse Chiarelli .
[EX A]:
however