Leave the carrots to cool for a minute. Meanwhile, prepare the remaining vegetables.

I knew there was something wrong, even though she said she was fine. / Even though she said she was fine, I knew there was something wrong.

In order to prepare for the marathon, I've been running about 200 km a week.

Johan must weigh over 120 kilos, whereas his wife is really small. / His wife is really small, whereas Johan must weigh over 120 kilos.

Although I found the film boring, I stayed until the end. / I found the film boring, although I stayed until the end.

She hid the letter between the pages of a book so that her husband would never find it.

I'm determined to finish the report tonight even if I have to stay at work until midnight. / Even if I have to stay at work until midnight, I am determined to..

There had been a lot of publicity about the meeting. Even so, only about 100 people attended.

Make sure you catch the last bus. Otherwise, you'll have to walk all the way from the station.

I can't afford a coat like that. Besides, I don't like the style.