Contrast clauses

It rained a lot. However, we enjoyed our holiday.

In spite of

He is concerned about his friend but he doesn’t answer the phone!

However

It was snowing but we went out.

yet

It rained a lot. However, we enjoyed our holiday.

In spite of

He has an English name but he is in fact, German!

Even though

They were really upset. Nevertheless, they decided to go shopping.

In spite of

We loved the film_________ the fact that it was nearly

three hours long! (2 possibilities)

• in spite of

• although

• despite

• though

Carl doesn't like spending money ____ though

he's very well off.

• in spite of

• although

• despite

• even

The cake tasted good in ________ of not looking like

the photo in the recipe book.

• order

• spite

• despite

• that

________ not being very fit, he managed to walk the

three miles to the village

• Even though

• Though

• Despite

• Although