Billy connolly (born 1941) (1) a miserable childhood, connolly trained (2) a welder in glasgow shipyards. he also played the banjo and sang in folk clubs, telling jokes (3) songs. these were (4) that connolly became a fulltime comedian, ( on stage and television in britain, the usa and australia. his quick, sharp wit and willingness to shock (6) him many fans. taken from the history of scotland for children 1 a during b after c before d because 2 a like b for c as d alike 3 a between b behind c back d instead 4 a such b too c enough d so 5 a appearь b appearing c appeared d appears 6 a won b wins c is winning d have won