Conjunctions 3

Some people believe in ghosts and supernatural phenomena ... others are skeptical about all that.

• however

• in spite of

• whereas

She didn’t get the job ... her brilliant qualifications.

• despite

• though

• yet

“That book you’ve been reading must be very interesting" ...

• but

• while

• on the contrary

I’m not going to speak to her ... she begs me pardon

• but

• although

• however

... the risks thousands of people climb the Everest every year.

• In spite of

• Even though

• Nevertheless

The ad was excellent. ... , the product didn’t sell very well.

• On the contrary

• Despite

• However

... the weather wasn’t really good, the holidays was great!

• In spite of the fact that

• Even though

• However

The plane landed ... the thick fog that covered the runway.

• however

• in spite of

• although

The government wants to pass the law. ... , the party in the opposition won’t lend them their support to do it.

• But

• Although

• Nevertheless

The book is really interesting, ... too specific if you are not an expert

• yet

• despite

• inspite