Clauses and Phrases Showing Contrast and Exception | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

The restaurant was nice, with the exception of my one horrible blind date. (a)with the exception of (b)in contrast to (c)whereas

with the exception of

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He seemed curiously calm, _____ the storm outside. (a)in contrast to (b)except for (c)whereas

in contrast to

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trap

No points!

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star

Double points!

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gift

Win 25 points!

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thief

Give points!

The book shelf was empty _____ religious books belonging to the priest.(a)except for (b)in contrast to (c)unlike

except for

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'_____ I like all types of fish, my girlfriend always chooses meat dishes when we go out to eat.' (a)Unlike (b)in contrast to (c)While

while

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______ her sister, she is very tall. (a)while (b)except for (c)in contrast to

in contrast to

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_____ romance bloomed for Victoria, discontent and loneliness was stirring in Mitchell. (a)unlike (b)while (c)with the exception of

while

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heart

Other team wins 20 points!

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gift

Win 5 points!

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fairy

Take points!

banana

Go to last place!

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I'm 21 and quite skinny - ______ my gut. (a)with the exception of (b)except for (c)unlike

except for

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Canadians carry their keys loose in their pockets _____ British people use key chains. (a)whereas (b)unlike (c)in contrast to

whereas

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_____________ salad leaves and herbs, few edible plants give you as good a return on your investment as blueberries. (a)while (b)unlike (c)with the exception of

with the exception of

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______ the Japanese, Italians drink a lot of bottled water. (a)While (b)Unlike (c)except that

Unlike

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Yesterday was a day off for everybody, _________ Lawrence. (a)with the exception of (b)except for (c)whereas

A and B

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While Americans love football, Latin Americans love soccer. (a)whereas (b)in contrast to (c)while

while

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eraser

Reset score!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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shark

Other team loses 25 points!

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lifesaver

Give 20 points!

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'In the UK the hottest month of the year is usually July, _____ in southern Europe the hottest period is usually in August.' (a)whereas (b)unlike (c)with the exception of

whereas

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