Contrast Connectors

He was a stubborn old man. ____, his son was thoughtful and hardworking.

• In contrast

• However

• Unless

• Even if

____ I had free time tomorrow, I wouldn't want to go to the beach.

• Even if

• However

• In contrast

• On the other hand

There are three empty rooms. ____, we can't use any of them.

• However

• Even if

• Neverthless

• In contrast

Alin thinks that caffeine is bad for her. ____, she drinks coffee every morning.

• Nevertheless

• Even if

• Eventhough

• Unless

I like living in the city. My parents, ____, prefers the countryside.

• On the other hand

• Although

• Even if

• Unless

Even though I looked in every drawer, _______.

• my keys were under the bed.

• my roommate helped me look for my keys.

• I never find my keys

• I find it at last.

I went home early ________ not having finished everything.

• although

• even though

• despite

• in spite

_____ it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.

• In spite of

• Because

• Although

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

She accepted the job ____ the salary, which was very low.

• because of

• nevertheless

• despite

• though

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I managed to get to sleep ____ there was a lot of noise.

• despite of

• because

• however

• in spite of the fact that