CONTRASTS AN CONCESSIONS | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 18 Public

A game on linking words and phrases to show contrast and concessions

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The identity of the attacker is known to the police.______, no name has been released.

However/nevertheless

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She bought him a new sweater, ______ he hated the color.

BUT

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I prefer city life, _____ John prefers the country life.

WHEREAS

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______smokers should have the right to smoke if they want to. _________non-smokers should have the right to breathe smoke-free air.

On the one hand...., on the other hand

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_______ the rain, we still went out to explore the city.

Despite

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Certainly this could happen,_____ the odds are remote.

although/though

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______ that the sun has been shining all day, the snow has not yet melted.

Despite the fact

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The restaurant has a good reputation. __________, the food was terrible.

However,

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Some people like fat meat, _______ others hate it.

whereas

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What you said was true. It was, _______, a little unkind.

nevertheless

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______ he was getting angry, his voice remained level.

Even though/Although

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Such a pleasant day and evening should have ended with a restful night and happy dreams, ______ it didn't.

but

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__________the restaurant’s good reputation, the food was terrible.

Despite

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_______the restaurant has a good reputation, the food was terrible.

Although /Even though

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________ he woke up early, he was still late for his appointment.

Even though/Although

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Despite __________(wake up) early, he was still late for his appointment.

waking up

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