Share Proficiency Masterclass Unit 10 pg. 103, 104 Contrast clause
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He always beats me at tennis, ........................ the fact that he never practises.
Despite
He got the job __________ the fact that he didn't have any qualifications.
In spite of/Despite
...........................I'm not a vegetarian, I rarely eat meat.
Although/Even though
We enjoyed the trip _____ the bad weather.
despite/in spite of
............... he got up late, he arrived in time for the interview.
Although/Even though
He still gets up at 6.30, ________ he is retired now.
although / even though / though
Bill will play tennis ................ it is snowing.
even if
Boys were encouraged to be adventurous ........... girls were always told to stay home.
whereas
........no one doubts his ability, his arrogant attitude has been difficult to accept.
While
........... I like music, I can't listen to opera for long.
Much as
........... I want to, I can't help you.
Much as
.............. Kate's clever, she isn't doing very well at school.
Though
Difficult ...........the test was, we all passed.
though
The food throughout our trip was amazing, ........a bit too spicy at times for my taste.
if/although/though
................... I would like to help you, I'm simply too busy at the moment.
Much as
I like my little sister she can sometimes be a pest.
Much as
