Connecting contrasting ideas

__________ having a lot of money, she doesn't have a car.

• although

• despite

• but

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

_______ she is not rich, she lives an expensive life.

• Although

• Despite

• However

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

_________ I work a lot, I never have money.

• In spite of

• Nevertheless

• Even though

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Charlie is a nice person. _______, he is violent sometimes.

• Nevertheless

• Despite

• On the other hand

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

_________ living with family is good, I prefer to live alone.

• Despite

• Although

• However

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

_______ eating a whole pizza, she is still hungry.

• Nevertheless

• Even though

• In spite of

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

My father is a workaholic, ______ hand he has fun on weekends

• Although

• Despite

• On the other hand

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

_______ I don't study, I always pass the exams.

• Even though

• Despite

• On the other hand

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I love to play baseball. ________, I rarely play it.

• Despite

• Nevertheless

• Although

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

_______ sleeping all day, Gina is tired.

• However

• Despite

• Although

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2