LINKING WORDS: contrast

Tick the correct answer(s):

............................ the device was expensive, he bought it.

• Although

• Despite

• However

• Though

Select the correct answer(s):

They managed to do it ........................................... I was not there.

• despite

• although

• though

• even though

Select the correct answer(s):

We went out ........................... the rain.

• although

• despite

• in spite of

• despite of

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We understood him ......................... his thick accent.

• in spite of

• despite

• owing to

• however

He passed the test. ................................., he didn’t get the job.

• Although

• Even though

• However

• Moreover

.............................. the law, people continue to use mobile phones while driving.

• Although

• However

• Despite

• In spite of

• Due to

........................ having a headache, I enjoyed my birthday party.

• Although

• However

• Even though

• Despite

Select the correct answer(s):

......................... he had worked very hard, he didn't pass the exam.

• Despite

• In spite of the fact that

• Despite the fact that

• Although

Tick the correct answer:

We waited ages for our food. The waiter was really nice, ............................. . (in spoken English)

• although

• though

• despite

• none of these answers

Tick the grammatically correct sentence:

• It was hot when they arrived, despite that it was only the end of March.

• It was hot when they arrived, in spite of the fact that it was only the end of March.

• It was hot when they arrived, although that it was only the end of March.