Linking Words of Contrast

Front

He studied all night.

A. He studied all night, however, he failed the test.

B. Although he studied all night, he failed the test.

C. He studied all night, but, he failed the test

Back

B. Although he studied all night, he failed the test.

Front

The coffee was cold.

A. The coffee was cold but I drank it anyway. B. The coffee was cold. However, I drank it anyway.

C. Despite the coffee was cold, I drank it anyway.

Back

B. The coffee was cold. However, I drank it anyway.

Front

The heavy snow.

A. Despite the heavy snow, the flight took off on time.

B. Although the heavy snow, the flight took off on time.

C. The heavy snow, but the flight took off on time.

Back

A. Despite the heavy snow, the flight took off on time.

Front

She didn't have much experience.

A. In spite of she didn't have much experience, she got the job.

B. She didn't have much experience, but she got the job.

C. She got the job however she didn't have much experience.

Back

B. She didn't have much experience, but she got the job.

Front

I hate long meetings.

A. I hate long meetings, however I attend every week.

B. I hate long meetings but I attend every week.

C. Despite hating long meetings, I attend every week.

Back

C. Despite hating long meetings, I attend every week.