Empower B1+ / Unit 9 / Contrasting ideas

____________ of the headache, I enjoyed the movie.

• In spite

• Despite

• Although

____________ the watch was expensive, he bought it.

• Although

• Despite

• However

We went out ____________ the rain.

• although

• in spite of

• however

We went out ____________ it was raining.

• although

• in spite of

• however

____________ he passed the test, he didn't get the job.

• Although

• In spite of

• However,

____________ my husband didn't like the movie, I enjoyed it a lot.

• Although

• While

• Either could be used here

He passed the test. ____________ , he didn't get the job.

• Although

• However

• Despite

My team managed to do it ____________ I was not there.

• although

• despite

• however

____________ I don't agree with him, I think he is honest.

• However

• Despite

• Although

We understood him ____________ his strong accent.

• although

• In spite

• despite