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Whereas, while, although, even though, in spite of, despite, word forms, writing completion.

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True or False: "But" can start a sentence in informal writing.

True

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True or false: Whereas and while can both be used to contrast CONTRADICTORY ideas.

False. They can be used to contrast different but NOT contradictory ideas.

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I brought my umbrella _____ it didn't rain.

whereas

while

however

but

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I like burgers, _______ Mario likes pizza.

whereas/while

however

because

despite

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Despite ________ very famous, he is not happy with his life.

be

being

having

he is

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In spite of __________ we still have to do chores around the house

all our homework

have homework

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This is an extremely difficult situation. _________, you must find a way to deal with it

However/Nevertheless

But/Whereas

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I dont like listening to a lot of music. I do, _______, enjoy playing piano.

however

but

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People continue to over-consume unhealthy food ________ it is bad for their health.

even though

however

because

whereas

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Finish the sentence: _______ it was raining, we decided to go to the park and play football.

Although/Even though/Though

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Finish the sentence: ________ the rain, we decided to go to the park and play football.

Despite/In spite of

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Which is correct?

However I can run 10km, My sister cannot.

I can run 10km. However, my sister can.

I can run 10km. My sister, however, cannot.

I can run 10km. My sister, but, cannot.

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Which is correct?

Despite know the bad news, we decided to go to party.

Despite there was bad news, we decided to go to party.

In spite of the bad news, we decided to go to party.

In spite the bad news, we decided to go to party.

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I will go to University next year, ________ I don't get the grades I want.

even though

however

even if

in spite of

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The state of being fully prepared for something (NOUN)

readiness

readiment

readies

ready

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characterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection. (ADJECTIVE))

ideal

idealist

idealistic

ideology

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