E7U8 - Handout 2 (Pronun + Grammar)

______ he felt tired, he went to school yesterday.

• Although

• However

• Because

• Despite

……… the bad weather, they enjoyed the picnic

• Although

• Because of

• Because

• Despite

John can't get tickets ............ he has queued for an hour.

• although

• despite

• however

............. her good salary, she gave up her job.

• Although

• Nevertheless

• Despite

I don't really like the film ............ most critics say it is a must-see film.

• However

• although

• in spite of

............... it is a comedy, I don't find it funny.

• In spite of

• However

• Although

........... the special effect in the film is amazing, the acting is terrible.

• although

• despite

• nevertheless

Rewrite these sentences using the words in the brackets.

He is so young. His acting is excellent. (Although)

1………………….. the story of the film was good, I didn’t like the acting.

• although

• despite

• in spite of

• because

2. I really enjoyed the Water War…………………. most of my friends said it wasn’t a very good film.

• althought

• because of

• although

• because