Unit 12 Connectors of contrast

... the rain, we still went to the park.

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• although

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John bought the watch. .... , it was expensive.

• Even though

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... it was expensive, John bought the watch.

• However

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The restaurant has a good reputation. ... , the food was terrible.

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Kate never learnt Spanish ... she lived in Spain for many years

• despite

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I decided to accept the job ... the low salary.

• in spite

• spite of

• spite

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She was tired, ... she went to work.

• although

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We lost the match ... we were the best team.

• in spite the fact that

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• in spite of the fact that

Max didn’t notice the sign ... it was right in front of him.

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I need to go home ... all of the flights are cancelled.

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• , but

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